Health and Wellness
How You Can Stay Safe in the Summer Heat
Heat waves and poor air quality can affect our health—especially if you are someone with lung or heart conditions. Here are some tips for staying safe as temperatures rise.
Worried You Have Crohn’s or Ulcerative Colitis?
Director of the Center for Digestive Health, Corey Siegel, MD, explains the importance of early treatment and answers questions about diagnosing and treating these inflammatory bowel diseases known as IBD.
Signs and Symptoms of Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis
Crohn’s Disease and ulcerative colitis are more common than you think. Director of Dartmouth Health’s Center for Digestive Health Corey Siegel, MD, explains what you may be feeling if you have one of these inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD’s).
Signs, Symptoms and Types of Diabetes: What You Need to Know
Diabetes rates are rising among children and adults. Find out more about this disease and why early diagnosis is so important.
What is Cystic Fibrosis and How Is It Treated?
Pediatric Gastroenterologist Julie Sanville, DO, FAAP, talks about this genetic disorder and why raising awareness is so important.
How to Avoid Pressure Injuries
Being confined to a bed or chair can lead to what are commonly known as pressure wounds or bed sores. A group of nurses implemented a program so that their patients would no longer suffer from them.
Foods With the Magnesium Your Body Needs
Magnesium is essential for your health. But many people aren’t getting enough magnesium in their diet. Find out which foods could provide you what you need.
How to Protect Yourself and Others From Measles Outbreaks
Measles cases are spiking, but the virus is almost entirely preventable through the MMR vaccine.
What You Need to Know About Avian Influenza Virus
Find out about infection rates and how to protect yourself from what is more formally called Influenza A subtype H5N1 and less formally, bird flu.
Your Heart-Healthy Chili Recipe
Looking for a healthy dish to serve during the Super Bowl? Try this recipe that is also good for your heart.