By: Kenneth Ginsburg, MD, MS Ed, FAAP As parents, we want to protect our children from all discomfort. At the same time, we know that preparing…

Allergies happen when the immune system, which works to keep the body safe from germs, overreacts to a usually harmless substance (called an allergen). Allergens can be…

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Healthcare unions representing thousands of Allina Health workers say they have concerns about contracts and pension plans after California-based Sutter Health announced plans to acquire the Minnesota…

Why it's important Fall injuries are a common workplace injury. The construction industry experiences the highest frequency of fall-related deaths. These deaths are mostly falls from heights.…

By: Scott Hadland, MD, MPH, MS, FAAPAfter years of talking with teens and their parents about substance use, here's the single most important thing I've learned:…

How do doctors treat colon polyps? Doctors treat colon polyps by removing them. In most cases, doctors use special tools during a colonoscopy or flexible sigmoidoscopy to…