Steven L Gerber MD

Diverticulitis, a Long Word for Small Troublesome Pouches in Your Colon

As they age, most people develop small pouches in their colon wall, called diverticuli. Many people spend their lives without ever noticing a problem, but when the diverticuli become infected problems result.

Drugs May Not Prevent Fractures in Older Women

Bisphosphonates, which are sometimes used to treat osteoporosis, do not prevent fractures in women who take them for more than 10 years. The drugs include popular prescription drugs such as Boniva, Fosamax Plus D, and Reclast.Osteoporosis causes thinning of the bones,...

Finding LGBT-competent doctors may be difficult

(Reuters Health) - Finding doctors at U.S. teaching hospitals who consider themselves competent to care for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) patients may be difficult, suggests a new study.

Study suggests vitamin D may prevent prostate tumor growth

New research has found that vitamin D can help block a protein that causes prostate cancer tumors to grow.

Things to NEVER Lie to Your Doctor About

How much you smoke, drink, eat, exercise and whether you use protection during sex or while out in the sun matters. Doctors weigh in on what matters most.

How to Spot the Signs of Breast Cancer

More American women are surviving breast cancer, thanks in part to screening tests that can help detect it early. But knowing your own breasts can help you spot changes and report them to your doctor between exams.Here are some signs to look out for.

How To Keep Your Kidneys Healthy

Here's a fact you can impress your friends with -- every 30 minutes your kidneys filter all the blood in your body eliminating waste and excess fluid. P...

Bringing Home Baby Food: How Gerber is Delivering Right to Your Door

New Subscription Boxes Take the Hassle out of Buying Baby Food

Why Demand Gerber Collision & Glass?

At every convenient Gerber location you'll find helpful collison pros who handle every detail of your repair and strive to get you back on the road as quickly as possible.

Save $12 off (1) Gerber Formula Container

Right now you can stack two offers on Gerber Formula to save $12 off one container! Head to Walmart to get the best deal. Tip: The Ibotta offer also has a $3 bonus when you submit two receipts for the formula. So… buy two in two transactions and you’ll get another $1.50 off each one! …

The Joyful Way Gerber Comes Up with Snacks Babies Love

From baby taste testers to peer-reviewed studies, Gerber uses research to innovate and develop nutritious products for infants and toddlers

4 things every parent should know about MD Anderson

The MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Center may be the best-kept secret in Houston, but Jennifer Robinson is out to change that. Her daughter Elise was treated there for osteosarcoma in 2014, and that’s when she learned what sets MD Anderson apart.

Readers Write: How to Sell to MD Anderson

Search for the next Gerber baby

To qualify, your child must be four years old or younger with a smile that can light up a room. Gerber said an irresistible giggle is also strongly preferred.

It's That Time Of Year: MD&M Time!

February is MD&M time! This year we are very much looking forward to visiting with many of our medical device clients and consultants at the show.

Throat cancer survivor: 5 things I love about MD Anderson

Mark Teague experienced many of the things that make MD Anderson special when he came here for throat cancer treatment. Here are five of his favorites.

Gerber’s New Tool Will Change How You Eat in the Woods

Gerber's new Compleat is a mulit-tool for eating on the trail and at campsites that packs a ton of utility without becoming bulky.