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How To Beat Heat Rash

Summer's unbearable temperatures can lead to something even more uncomfortable â€“ heat rash, also known as prickly heat, an itchy red rash that causes a stinging or prickly sensation. Though it's common in infants, heat rash also can affect adults, especially during hot, humid weather. Gary L. Peterson, D.O., an osteopathic family practice physician from Millcreek Community Hospital, discusses how you can avoid heat rash. Symptoms of Heat Rash Heat rash, characterized by tiny bumps...Read More »

Celiac Disease: Living a Gluten-Free Life

Celiac disease, a lifelong inherited autoimmune disorder, affects nearly 1 percent of the U.S. population. A gluten-free diet, which eliminates gluten, a protein found in grains such as wheat, barley and rye long have been used to treat the symptoms of celiac disease. As awareness of celiac disease has grown, so too has the trend of otherwise healthy consumers adopting a gluten-free regime as a means of losing weight. Frank Tursi, D.O., an osteopathic family...Read More »