Jason Howland (@JasonHowland)

Playing the same sport for an entire year and nothing else. It's called "sports specialization." And it could be causing harm to your child's body,[...]

U.S. beverage companies spend millions of dollars every year to market fun, fruity drinks to kids, according to Children's Drink Facts 2019, a report by[...]

While pumpkin is an annual favorite of fall, there's a reason to make pumpkin a regular part of your meals. "Most of us think of[...]

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that creates numbness and tingling in your palm from the thumb to ring fingers. It occurs when a nerve[...]

Every year, millions of people in the U.S. contract the flu. Many people recover from the illness, but some require hospitalizations. And, unfortunately, every year[...]

Many breast cancer patients worry about complications of treatment, one of which is lymphedema, or swelling of the arms after surgery or radiation. Exercise has been[...]

It's the stereotypical image of an eating disorder: a young, white female who is extremely thin. But that's not always the case. Watch: The Mayo[...]

Everyone is at risk of getting a concussion. Those most at risk are kids on the playing field. If a child gets a concussion, removing him[...]

As many as 6 million Americans have a heart condition called atrial fibrillation that increases their chance of health problems. Indeed, the Centers for Disease[...]

All that reading, writing and arithmetic really can add up. "As kids are growing and developing, they’re at risk for injury if they’re carrying something[...]

Basic exercise, specifically the pushup, can be a useful tool for clinicians who want to evaluate cardiovascular disease risk in patients, according to a recent[...]

The suicide rate in America continues to climb. A recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a 33% increase from 1999[...]