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Health Info for Your Tweens and Teens

1/15/2009 - 12:00 pm
The physical changes that girls experience during adolescence can be beautiful, frustrating, or a little of both. Dr. Feldman-Winter will answer questions about the changes your daughter is experiencing and how to talk to her about it.

Ground-breaking Cancer Treatment: Can the Cyberknife Help You?

1/29/2009 - 12:00 pm
The CyberKnife® is the world’s first and only radiosurgery system designed to pinpoint and destroy tumors in the body.

Archived Discussions
Ask the Pediatrician!
Discussion took place on 12/10/2008
Do you have questions about what you’re reading in the news? Do any over-the-counter cold remedies work? Is Vitamin D important for your child? Should children be vaccinated for meningitis? If you have questions you’d like to ask a pediatrician, please click here and come back on December 10th or after for the answers.
Holiday Eating: How to Avoid Adding Unwanted Pounds
Discussion took place on 11/26/2008
Thanksgiving is a time to be grateful for what we have. It also means a dinner with lots of choices and calories. Tune in for tips on how to enjoy your holiday meals and get-togethers without gaining weight. What can you do to avoid overeating or snacking on too many holiday cookies? How can you avoid the stress eating that comes with having too much to do in too little time? Dr. Penberthy will be available to answer your questions on weight management and your other questions about healthy living.
Managing Diabetes, Especially During the Holidays
Discussion took place on 11/12/2008
For diabetics, the holiday season can be filled with temptations. From Thanksgiving dinner to the endless Christmas parties with family and friends, the feeling to indulge in food, candy, cookies, and alcohol is everywhere. Dr. Westerberg will be happy to answer any questions you have about diabetes prevention and treatment.
Healthy Eating for Children on Halloween and Year ‘Round
Discussion took place on 10/29/2008
Join Maryann Codd, M.S., R.D., CDE, Pediatrics Outpatient Dietitian, as she hosts a Health eTalk web chat discussing "Healthy Eating for Children on Halloween and Year-Round".
Tumors and Tremors: How the Gamma Knife Can Help You
Discussion took place on 10/15/2008
You may know that the gamma knife treats both malignant and benign brain tumors. What you may not know is that the gamma knife can also successfully alleviate the symptoms from Parkinson’s disease; facial pain and arteriovenous malformations. Join Dr. H. Warren Goldman as he answers your questions about Leksell Gamma Knife® Perfexion™ at Cooper University Hospital.
Managing High Blood Pressure Can Save Your Life
Discussion took place on 10/1/2008
High blood pressure can damage the heart and blood vessels, and can lead to stroke, heart failure, heart attack, kidney failure and vision problems.Mark Angelo, M.D., FACP, Cooper University Hospital Division of Internal Medicine in the Department of Medicine, will answer your questions and provide guidance on this topic of managing high blood pressure.
Raising a Child with ADHD
Discussion took place on 9/17/2008
Join us for practical advice and tips to guide your child through the academic, social and emotional challenges of growing up. Your host, Richard Selznick, Ph. D., Director of the Cooper Learning Center in the Department of Pediatrics, has extensive clinical experience with ADHD children.
Energy, Attitude & Good Health for Women 50+
Discussion took place on 9/3/2008
Women who are 50+ are entering a new phase of life. Join Dr. Rosemarie Leuzzi, M.D., Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Director of Cooper for Women, as she answers your questions about making these the best years of your life!
Aging Joints: You Don't Have to Live with Pain
Discussion took place on 8/20/2008
Dr. Eric L. Hume, Vice Chief, Cooper University Hospital Department of Orthopaedics; and Director, Hip and Knee Reconstruction, answers your questions about non-invasive treatments, joint replacements and rehabilitation options.