Study: Friendship more powerful than morphine 
Study: Friendship more powerful than morphine
Researchers find that people with large social networks have a higher tolerance for pain.
The best ways to get babies to sleep 
The best ways to get babies to sleep
An expert physician offers tips for new parents to establish good sleep habits for their infant.
Teen birth rate hits all time low in U.S. 
Teen birth rate hits all time low in U.S.
According to the CDC, teen birth rates have dropped by 40 percent, and up to 50 percent among blacks and Hispanics.
Are we on the brink of a physician shortage of epic proportions? 
Are we on the brink of a physician shortage of epic proportions?
By 2025, the U.S. will need nearly 100,000 more doctors to provide care to a growing aging population.
Are language barriers causing ER readmissions? 
Are language barriers causing ER readmissions?
A study suggests those who speak little or no English are more likely to return to the emergency department within days.
Truths all nurses know 
Truths all nurses know
While the field of nursing is incredibly varied, there are overlapping similarities about the career. An Advocate nurse shares her thoughts.
Hearing loss can impact brain function 
Hearing loss can impact brain function
Embarrassed by a hearing aid? A new study reveals that the decision ‘to wear or not to wear’ can affect cognitive ability.