Book Beat

Book Beat

We asked local physicians for their health-related book recommendations. Here’s what they said:   The Mind-Gut Connection By Emeran Mayer,…

Myth vs Fact

Myth vs Fact

We asked leading Chicago doctors to weigh in on these common health conceptions Myth or Fact? Soy is harmful to…

Keeping the human connection in medicine

Keeping the human connection in medicine

The New England Journal of Medicine recently published a thoughtful essay by David Rosenthal and Abraham Verghese on the many…

Demystifying Doctor and Hospital Ratings

Demystifying Doctor and Hospital Ratings

When looking at online doctor ratings sites, consider the source By Leigh Page With thousands of doctors and more than…

A Breast Cancer Q&A

A Breast Cancer Q&A

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Terri Yablonsky Stat talked to Dr. Nora Hansen, surgical oncologist, Breast Surgery Division at…

Online Resources For Choosing a Hospital or Doctor

Online Resources For Choosing a Hospital or Doctor

The Internet offers an array of websites designed to help patients evaluate doctors and hospitals. But which one is best?…

Cancer’s Target

Cancer’s Target

Pancreatic cancer remains one of the deadliest forms of cancer and most difficult to treat The announcement that Steve Jobs…

Fighting Young

Fighting Young

When it comes to pediatric cancer, there are many uncertainties.  But clinical trials are quickly saving more and more lives…

Sleep Apnea: Questions to Ask Your Doctor

Sleep Apnea: Questions to Ask Your Doctor

Questions compiled by Eve Becker as told to her by Dr. Babak Mokhlesi and Dr. James Wyatt • Are you…

Restoring the Human Form

Restoring the Human Form

Reconstructive plastic surgery heals…and beautifies Look beyond the full lips, smooth skin and straight nose. Plastic surgery is about more…

Critical Questions: Infertility

New techniques have been developed to increase the chances of having a healthy baby. Dr. Ilan Tur-Kaspa, founder and director…

Critical Choices: Which Hospital and Physician is Best for You?

Critical Choices: Which Hospital and Physician is Best for You?

When you want to buy a car, you can test-drive a variety of vehicles before you make your choice. When…

At Your Service: Perspectives on Concierge Medicine

At Your Service: Perspectives on Concierge Medicine

In the great healthcare debate, the loudest argument seems to be about the “haves” and the “have-nots”—about who can afford…