Beating Strong
Brain health relies on heart health On a Sunday evening in September 2019, George Hristov headed for bed when he suddenly felt a tremendous pain grip his chest. His doctor had warned him about his high blood pressure and high cholesterol, but Hristov had largely written it off. Now, though, he took the warning signs […]
Rising Myopia in Children
The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) reports that 40% of kids in the U.S. today have myopia, a dramatic uptick over the 20% who had it just 30 years ago.
How Chicagoans Can Protect Themselves and Others from the Coronavirus
Tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to reduce your risk of infection and keep others safe, at home, at work and at school.
Transforming Kidney Care
New initiatives encourage transplantation instead of costly dialysis Nancy Nora, MD, had long considered donating one of her kidneys. As a nephrologist with NorthShore University HealthSystem in Highland Park, she specializes in kidney disease and knows better than most about the need for organ donors. About 15% of U.S. adults have chronic kidney disease, often brought on by […]
Reducing the Risk
When tests reveal cancer probability, organ removal surgery can beat the odds Hedda Hart-DeLara sat in her gynecologist’s office, checking boxes on a family history questionnaire. In her mid-30s, she hadn’t thought much about cancer, but the questions drew out memories of her mother, who died of cancer at age 50, and an aunt who had […]
Mayo Clinic Q&A: Is Surgery for Cervical Spinal Stenosis Best Option for Treatment?
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was diagnosed with cervical spinal stenosis after several months of neck pain, along with weakness, numbness and tingling in one arm and hand that kept getting worse. My healthcare provider recommends surgery, including spinal decompression and fusion. Is there a less-invasive treatment I could try before surgery? ANSWER: Although it is […]
