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Kidney stone disease easy to soften

The passage of a kidney stone is often described as one of the most painful experiences one can endure; possibly even more so than childbirth. In addition, stones that do not pass can lead to blockage of the kidney, risking loss of organ function...

Heart Disease Affects Far More Than the Heart

Heart disease affects more than just the heart. It also can take a toll on the legs, feet, kidneys and even the brain, according to vascular surgery experts.Heart disease is a general term, usually linked to arteriosclerosis or "hardening of the arteries," the Society for Vascular Surgery explained. Arteriosclerosis is a progressive disease...

Is Urinating in the Shower OK?

There is a debate of whether or not urinating in the shower is okay for your plumbing. Read more to learn whether or not urinating actually affects your plumbing.

6 Surprising Conditions Benefit from Physical Therapy

Penrose & Associates Physical Therapy treats these six conditions that benefit greatly from physical therapy and exercises at home.

Things to NEVER Lie to Your Doctor About

How much you smoke, drink, eat, exercise and whether you use protection during sex or while out in the sun matters. Doctors weigh in on what matters most.

Miguel-Kremer versus Cochrane: The battle of the meta-analyses

The latest salvo in the worm wars brings out big guns: There is consensus that the relevant deworming drugs are safe and effective, so the key question facing policymakers is whether the expected benefits of MDA exceed the roughly $0.30 … Continue reading →

Five Osteopathic Physicians with the Coolest Jobs

The field of osteopathic medicine is ideal for those looking for a wide range of career possibilities. Osteopathic physicians can choose any specialty, prescribe drugs, perform surgeries, and practice medicine anywhere in the United States. While there are many DOs working in traditional health-care settings, quite a few work for Homeland Security, NASA, and the...

Why this surgery resident is excited about the future of osteopathic medicine

"A lot of answers to our health problems lie in the tenets of osteopathic medicine," says Carisa Champion, DO, MPH, JD.

In Memoriam: Recently deceased osteopathic physicians

View the names of recently deceased osteopathic physicians.

Having a Soft Heart for a Hard Shell

Ralph Gardner Jr. may be the only person left who prefers hard-shell tacos, but not for lack of trying to convince Leo and Oliver Kremer, owners of Dos Toros Taqueria, of their virtues.

What Is a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, and Should You See One?

4 things to know about Osteopathic Recognition

Learn what it means for residency programs to have Osteopathic Recognition, which programs are obtaining it and more.

Estate planning makes things easier after death

Under trusts and estates law, half-siblings are treated exactly like full siblings. There’s no difference.

Most Osteopathic Medical Students Report Burnout, Study Finds

Most osteopathic medical students reported feelings of low personal achievement; stress, poor sleep, and smartphone addiction were tied to dimensions of burnout.

How physicians can become self-actualized

What are the things you can improve on in your own life to become a fuller, more self-actualized person? Are you working towards that?

What Your Gym Needs to Know About Physician Referral Programs

An increasing number of studies are pointing out the benefits of physician referrals for exercise. Here's the evidence your club can use to benefit from such programs.

Our Best One-Pot Meals

Satisfy comfort food cravings with easy one-pot meals like warming soups and stews, comforting casseroles, and all kinds of mac and cheese.