In Japan, 65 percent of seniors live with their children, and in Italy, about 39 percent do. But in the United States, the figure is only about 20 percent, despite…
IBX Insights TeamFebruary 2, 2023
Cancer is the second most common cause of death in the U.S. behind heart disease. With 1.9 million new cancer diagnoses happening daily, you, or someone you know, have most…
Todd Campbell, MDJanuary 4, 2023
You’ve probably heard the news: brace yourself for a particularly bad season for respiratory viruses. So, why are public health experts putting us on alert? Pandemic lockdowns and preventive health…
Stephen Higgins MD, FAAPJanuary 4, 2023
One of the greatest dangers to children is one we can’t see ― lead. Lead is a toxic metal that has been used in paint, pipes, gasoline, and manufacturing. Traces…
Stephen Higgins MD, FAAPDecember 8, 2022
You’re probably familiar with the saying, “What you don’t know can’t hurt you.” In my experience, that’s completely untrue. Conversely, what you do know often can help you. You may…
Dr. Heidi J. SyropoulosNovember 9, 2022
If you’ve been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, you may be worried about what comes next. It’s normal to feel overwhelmed. A diabetes diagnosis is a big responsibility. Diabetes is…
Rodrigo Cerdá, M.D., MPHNovember 7, 2022
Many people have a health issue when they’re pregnant called gestational diabetes. It can affect between two and ten percent of all pregnancies. What is it, and what does it…
Dr. Seun Ross, DNP, CRNP-F, NP-CNovember 3, 2022
A dear friend of mine was hospitalized recently. She received excellent care while she was there. But when she went home, she and her husband felt very overwhelmed with managing…
Dr. Heidi J. SyropoulosOctober 31, 2022
In episode fourteen of IBX: The Cover Story, I invite Vicki Amon, Human Resources Program Manager of Well-being at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), and Joselito Huertas, who leads our onsite…
Peter S. PanageasOctober 28, 2022
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