Now that we’re several months into the outbreak of COVID-19, we have more clarity than we did when the novel coronavirus first hit the United States. We know the main…
Through the eyes of a toddler, the world is a collection of fascinating shapes and sizes and colors. Some of those colorful shapes contain things that taste pretty good when…
Any vaping puts you at risk for lung conditions Here’s some good news about vaping: According to the Centers for Disease Control, the number of new patients hospitalized with symptoms…
New Year’s is a time for celebrating—and what better way to ring in the New Year than with fireworks? However, before you light up that sparkler this holiday week, make…
The holidays can be stressful. Shopping, social events, debt, and other pressures can lead to anxiety. Missing loved ones and stewing about past events can also contribute. This change from…
Liver damage from hepatitis C is the No. 1 reason for liver transplants at University Hospital and across the country. But that may change in the wake of a new study involving…
All Baby Boomers should be screened for hepatitis C, according to federal recommendations. That’s because an estimated three-quarters of infections are in people born between 1945 and 1965, and most…
SOMETHING is making you sick and miserable. And unfortunately, this time of year, it could be any number of things. While you may feel miserable regardless of the cause, identifying…
We start out with the best of intentions — trying to eat more sensibly and get a little exercise. Then comes the holidays. Everywhere you turn, people are offering you…
Halloween is supposed to be spooky fun. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the busiest nights of the year for emergency departments — including University Hospital’s. It’s not hard to understand…