6 Tough-to-Diagnose Diseases Features

6 Tough-to-Diagnose Diseases

Despite all of the modern medical tools at our disposal, some diseases remain mysterious. They’re difficult to diagnose for a…

Long-Lasting Hiccups More Common than Thought

Everyone knows that uncomfortable, annoying gasp of air known as the hiccup. But can you imagine having hiccups indefinitely? Physicians…

Fighting Cancer and Food Insecurity Briefs

Fighting Cancer and Food Insecurity

All cancer patients should have access to the healthy food needed to nourish and heal their bodies. That’s why Advocate…

Suicide Watch Briefs

Suicide Watch

Know the Warning Signs in Older Adults A recent study in the journal Clinical Interventions in Aging revealed a shocking…

Robot Improves  Lung Cancer Detection Briefs

Robot Improves Lung Cancer Detection

Lung cancer, generally asymptomatic in its early stages, is often not discovered until it’s more advanced. But a new robotic…

Relieving Pain with Watsu Water Therapy Briefs

Relieving Pain with Watsu Water Therapy

Those looking to relieve stress and pain might test the water with Watsu, a form of water therapy. In a…

Myth vs Fact Briefs

Myth vs Fact

Mosquitoes and ticks are most active during spring and summer, bringing with them not just a propensity for bites, but…

To CBD or  Not to CBD Features

To CBD or Not to CBD

You don’t have to look hard to find lotions and potions, patches and tinctures, lip balm and gummies infused with…

Pain Goes to Pot Features

Pain Goes to Pot

Does medical marijuana deliver on its pain-relieving promises? Every day, Samantha is in pain. Her elbows and knees feel inflamed.…

Pain and Mental Health Features

Pain and Mental Health

When chronic pain strikes, depression and anxiety can follow Chronic pain is more than a physical problem. Those who suffer…

Alternative Approaches to Pain Management Features

Alternative Approaches to Pain Management

Holistic therapies and mind-body treatments can help with chronic pain Kari Wagner was walking home from the park with her…

Controlling Chronic Pain Features

Controlling Chronic Pain

A shift in approach delivers a dose of hope Pain has always played a role in Kristen Willard’s life. She…

Countering the Stigma of Mental Health in Chicago’s Immigrant Communities Latest News

Countering the Stigma of Mental Health in Chicago’s Immigrant Communities

Even under the best of circumstances, it’s challenging for immigrants to adjust to a new life in a new country.…

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Does drinking diet soda raise the risk of a stroke?

For diet soda fans, recent news reports linking these popular drinks to higher risk of stroke may have been alarming.…

4 Things You Need to Know About Opioids for Pain Management Business of Healthcare

4 Things You Need to Know About Opioids for Pain Management

In the wake of the opioid addiction crisis, physicians have been cutting back on prescribing opioids for pain relief.  But…

How to Outsmart Your Appetite Affiliate

How to Outsmart Your Appetite

You work out regularly and watch what you eat. So why do you have to lie down to button your…

The Benefits (and Drawbacks) of Intermittent Fasting Latest News

The Benefits (and Drawbacks) of Intermittent Fasting

About two years ago, Michael Saraceno decided he wanted to lose weight. He was nearing 275 pounds and was planning…

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Unexplained abdominal pain could be a pinched nerve

The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts  Q: I have been struggling with a persistent pain on the right side…

Friends Can Help Your Health Latest News

Friends Can Help Your Health

Human beings have a built-in need for friendships. Friends help us through the pressures of everyday living and the havoc…