With millions of people in Illinois unemployed, under lockdown and caring for loved ones, we’ve developed a list of local…
When chronic pain strikes, depression and anxiety can follow Chronic pain is more than a physical problem. Those who suffer…
Can a patient’s own platelet-enhanced blood augment traditional orthopedic procedures and reduce post-surgical healing time? The soreness in Brent Jurceka’s…
Despite the money spent on fighting the disease, we’re still searching for the cure to win by Alex Lubischer Bad…
Image courtesy of The Julie + Michael Tracy Family Foundation When faced with medical or developmental challenges, it helps to…
By Leigh Page GoHealth is a Chicago-based website that people can access if they can’t get group coverage through their…
By Eve Becker Even if a doctor is in a rush, patients have the right to make sure that their…
Simplifying patient communication can lead to better health outcomes By Eve Becker When patients leave the doctor’s office, the control…
By Megy Karydes Learning that someone you love has cancer often unleashes a whirlwind of emotions from fear to anger.…
The FDA’s approval of generic Doxil has begun to ease shortages of the cancer drug By Patrick Kenney Over the…
As the population grows, so does the need for effective primary care. Yet the number of family doctors has dwindled,…
Celebs can afford to do it, can you? So many stories abound about celebrities in their late 30s or 40s…
Shining the spotlight on Chicago’s charitable organizations By Megy Karydes There is no shortage of nonprofit organizations doing great work…
The Internet offers an array of websites designed to help patients evaluate doctors and hospitals. But which one is best?…
Tomorrow (November 15), marks the American Cancer Society’s 37th annual Great American Smokeout. This nationwide event occurs every year on…
Living with and managing type 1 diabetes November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, and with over 8 percent of the…
Intriguing findings from this year’s breast cancer studies Researchers have been hard at work all year long, publishing a slew…
Life expectancy in Cook County is a function of geography; access to grocery stores The health and longevity of Cook…
In a shifting healthcare landscape, where do you find the best and most practical care? And how in the world…
When the heart fails, it’s time to consider a transplant Glenn Bovard didn’t realize he’d had a heart attack six…
Cancer trials come with uncertain outcomes that can lead to innovations When patients are diagnosed with cancer, they are hit…
Three Chicago-area dermatologists have some important tips for Chicagoans who are spending time out in the sun this summer. “I…
How electronic medical records are improving an outdated system Once upon a time, to find a book at the library you…
A conversation about heart health with Loyola’s Dr. Binh An P. Phan Men and women are different. Should the two…
Don’t underestimate the power of belief I remember drinking in the elixir of belief as a 4-year-old during the telling…
Rampant drug shortages demand the attention of everyone—from patients to Obama Every year, there are periods during which certain drugs…
Pancreatic cancer remains one of the deadliest forms of cancer and most difficult to treat The announcement that Steve Jobs…
HPV awareness can save lives The Human Papillomavirus, commonly known as HPV, is quietly claiming the lives of thousands of…
Snoring can be a sign of life-threatening sleep apnea Loud, disruptive snoring is certainly no treat, as any afflicted spouse…
Questions compiled by Eve Becker as suggested to her by Dr. Gregory Dumanian and Dr. David Song • Are…
Questions compiled by Eve Becker as told to her by Dr. Babak Mokhlesi and Dr. James Wyatt • Are you…