February 10, 2015 12:13 PMHallberg's Picture of Health: The wearable device movementActivity trackers that gather data on how much you exercise, sleep, and eat are all the rage -- but will they make you a healthier person? PlayListen [13:44] Go Deeper.CloseCreate an account or log in to save stories.Log inCreate a free AccountLike this?CloseThanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.Show me!Save
February 3, 2015 3:14 PMHallberg's Picture of Health: Measles make a comebackDr. Jon Hallberg describes how contagious the Measles virus is, and how sick it can make your child. PlayListen [19:45] Go Deeper.CloseCreate an account or log in to save stories.Log inCreate a free AccountLike this?CloseThanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.Show me!Save
January 27, 2015 2:49 PMHallberg's Picture of Health: Are physicals necessary?The value of an annual health care ritual, the physical, has come under question by one of the architects of the Affordable Care Act. PlayListen [15:47] Go Deeper.CloseCreate an account or log in to save stories.Log inCreate a free AccountLike this?CloseThanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.Show me!Save
January 13, 2015 12:10 PMHallberg's Picture of Health: The effect of drug marketingIt's hard to escape the unending parade of drug ads, especially on TV. But do the drugs live up to the hype? PlayListen [14:15] Go Deeper.CloseCreate an account or log in to save stories.Log inCreate a free AccountLike this?CloseThanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.Show me!Save
January 6, 2015 12:25 PMHallberg's Picture of Health: Doctors need to listen moreA New York Times commentary on physician listening skills has struck a nerve with health care providers and patients. PlayListen [14:01] Go Deeper.CloseCreate an account or log in to save stories.Log inCreate a free AccountLike this?CloseThanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.Show me!Save
December 23, 2014 2:02 PMHallberg's Picture of Health: Topics that ruled social mediaThe Ice Bucket Challenge, Ebola and the death of Robin Williams were all trending topics on Facebook and Google this year. PlayListen [5:03] Go Deeper.CloseCreate an account or log in to save stories.Log inCreate a free AccountLike this?CloseThanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.Show me!Save
December 16, 2014 4:38 PMHallberg's Picture of Health: Top ten medical storiesEbola, medical marijuana, e-cigarettes, physician burnout...2014 was a robust year for medical news. PlayListen [44:46] Go Deeper.CloseCreate an account or log in to save stories.Log inCreate a free AccountLike this?CloseThanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.Show me!Save
December 9, 2014 1:10 PMHallberg's Picture of Health: Open up and say 'ah''Tis the season of the sore throat, but what can you do about it? It depends, says Dr. Jon Hallberg. PlayListen [12:24] Go Deeper.CloseCreate an account or log in to save stories.Log inCreate a free AccountLike this?CloseThanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.Show me!Save
December 2, 2014 2:00 PMHallberg's Picture of Health: The silent killerOne of the easiest ways to reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke is to treat a patient's high blood pressure. PlayListen [15:29] Go Deeper.CloseCreate an account or log in to save stories.Log inCreate a free AccountLike this?CloseThanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.Show me!Save
November 28, 2014 12:09 PMHallberg's Picture of Health: Asthma treatments improveIf you're an asthma sufferer, your treatment options have improved. Host Tom Crann and Dr. Jon Hallberg review what's available. PlayListen [15:07] Go Deeper.CloseCreate an account or log in to save stories.Log inCreate a free AccountLike this?CloseThanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.Show me!Save