Drugs for Weight Loss – The Centers for Disease Control report that over 70% of adults over age 20 are overweight and 40% are considered obese, placing them at risk of diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, stroke, multiple cancers, liver disease, sleep apnea, breathing problems and even orthopedic issues. Dr. Michael Camilleri, […]
Angela E Lin, MD, FAAP, FACMG Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School Clinical Director, MGH Myhre Syndrome Clinic Co-Director, MGH Turner Syndrome Clinic Mass General Hospital for Children Dr. Angela Lin is a Pediatrician and Clinical Geneticist who has spent her entire professional career as an advocate for children with […]
> Listen on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT or anytime on Audacy.com. The Children’s Specialized Hospital at Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health in New Brunswick is the nation’s leading provider of inpatient and outpatient care for children from birth to 21 years of age facing special health challenges — from chronic illnesses and complex […]
Dr. David M Mannino, III, MD FCCP FERS, a Professor at the University of Kentucky and Chief Medical Officer of the COPD Foundation, was inspired by a smoker with severe lung disease to become a pulmonary specialist. His landmark study on the effects of smoking led to updated warnings on […]
Every August, parents rush to have their children’s forms completed to begin the school year, especially if they include the pre-participation exam for sports. Sports aside, at some point during the year, all adolescents and teens should have an annual visit so the pediatrician can perform a complete history and […]
Lesley’s Place in West Chester is a nonprofit organization which aims to help homeless dogs become cancer-free and find a forever home, while simultaneously advancing research to help both dogs and women with breast cancer. Dr. Karin Sorenmo and Dr. Mark Cofone are a married couple, who met while training […]
The Heartbreak of Psoriasis – Words from a TV commercial more than 50 years ago still describe the discomfort and embarrassment patients suffer. The good news? There is an entire treasure chest of therapies available now that didn’t exist when that commercial was made. Dr. Bruce Brod will explain what […]
For more than 20 years, Independence Blue Cross has partnered with over 60 nonprofit organizations through their corporate volunteer program called The Blue Crew. Employees, family members, and retirees invest their time and talent to make a positive impact on those in need. Last year, employees donated more than 6200 […]
The Value of Volunteering in our Health and Wellness – Volunteering helps those in need and builds a stronger community, while it also offers many benefits for your physical and mental health. Learning better coping skills can help to lower blood pressure and decrease risk of heart disease, and nothing relieves […]
Marianne T. Ritchie, MD was one of the first female gastroenterologists practicing in the Philadelphia area. An advocate for over 30 years, Dr. Ritchie developed the PINK PLUS triple cancer screening program, and the BLUE LIGHTS CAMPAIGN for Colon Cancer Awareness.
