Despite everything we know about protecting our skin against UV radiation, skin cancer diagnosis continue to soar. Cooper Clinic Dermatology Director Dr. Rick Wilson discusses possible reasons why.
Osteoporosis can happen with age, but did you know other risk factors exist? Discover the seven factors that could put you at risk for bone loss.
Colon and rectal cancer rates are rising among young and middle-aged Americans while they continue to decline for adults 55+. Cooper Clinic Gastroenterologist Abram Eisenstein, MD, discusses the concern.
Cooper Clinic Cardiologist Nina Radford, MD, discusses sedentary behavior and current research on the potential health risks of sitting too much.
Setting health-conscious New Year's resolutions is a popular practice, but keeping the resolutions can be challenging. Dr. Cooper offers his advice for focusing on health and wellness as a lifelong journey, not as a January-only to-do list.
Cooper Clinic's Nina Radford, MD, chimes in on one of the most popular gifts this holiday season - fitness trackers and wearable technology. Can they benefit overall health? What should you consider when purchasing one? What are the most important features? Learn more about the medical point of view before purchasing.
An increased number of people are dealing with insulin and blood sugar problems. As a result, healthcare costs are rising along with complications resulting from diabetes. Cooper Clinic’s Camron E. Nelson, MD explains diabetes basics and the significant risks associated with the disease.
Breast cancer affects one in eight women, and most have no family history of the disease. Cooper Clinic Radiologist and Breast Imaging Subspecialist R. Vance Dell, MD, explains how regular and consistent mammography, including updated technology, can save lives.
In 2012, more than one third of children and adolescents were overweight or obese. Tyler Cooper, MD, MPH, President and CEO of Cooper Aerobics, explains the childhood obesity epidemic and what must be done to reverse it.
Maintaining a high level of physical fitness is important to overall health, especially as you age, and can be adjusted to help meet your individual needs.