It’s a fight against time — our age versus our health. Getting old ain’t for the weak. It is for…
I recently was contemplating the title of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Powers’ new book Bewilderment. Do you see it? Be…
Your embarrassing questions answered! By Nicole E. Williams, MD Q: Why is my vagina so itchy? A: Vaginal itching is more common…
New treatments give hope to people with epilepsy When Chicagoan Bobbi Packer, an interior designer and architect, started having episodes…
Advancements improve outlook for people with blood cancer affecting the bone marrow Human resources manager Valarie Traynham was standing in…
Despite a tendency to put off healthcare, younger generations can benefit from addressing joint pain now As a former high…
As diagnoses skyrocket, adults with attention disorders learn to cope Kristiana Jorge calls her North Side home “ADHD friendly.” She…
Controlling fatty liver disease starts with losing weight Danielle Dawson, 44, was shocked to learn in July 2020 that she…
Covid-19 has caused a dramatic shift in organ transplants, with rising demand and more complex surgeries — all to prolong…
Regular stretching improves flexibility and minimizes injuries If stretching is one of the good-for-you habits that you know you’re “supposed” to do…
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Eating excess sugar may be linked to cancer, arthritis, and other ills Not all is sweet about sugar. Sugar —…
Whether stemming from a disease or an injury, many of us have orthopedic conditions that affect our joints, bones, and…
At the Center for Reproductive Care, our mission is to provide you the best opportunity to create the family you…
Bias, discrimination, and abuse are culminating in a heightened sense of stress Every Sunday afternoon for more than a year,…
mRNA vaccines get ready for their next act: fighting cancer When you look at the trajectory of the Covid-19 pandemic in…
When treating stroke, every minute counts. Local hospitals are speeding up access Andy Streiter, 49, a Chicago executive and father…
“You need a nap,” was a phrase my mother impatiently slapped at us as kids, which meant (or felt like…
“I appreciate you,” my friend Joan Gordon often said. Well, Joan wasn’t just my friend. She was our friend, here…
Orthopedic specialists look to control pain without dangerous drugs Naperville resident Steve Bruebach found himself in a quandary as he…
For transgender people in Illinois, solid access to healthcare offers relief Thirty years ago, when he was just 3 years…
A lack of representation in dermatology is impacting people of color Whether for acne, hives, or psoriasis, millions of Americans…
Families and researchers press for new treatments Tim Paust loved life. At work, he was an aircraft maintenance manager for…
Chock-full of nutrition, pumpkin is the basis for favorite fall treats Pumpkin doesn’t only make attractive jack-o’-lanterns; it’s a fruit (and yes, as…
Trim the flab with at-home ab exercises If gym closings, added stress, and pandemic paralysis caused you to gain weight this…
Your embarrassing questions answered! Q: I have hemorrhoids and they are, quite literally, a pain in my rear. Why are they…
As the body’s pump struggles, problems build Evanston resident Marjorie David has been living with heart failure for more than…
For orthopedic surgery, additional opinions can revise the treatment course Adam Chopp was a freshman athlete, playing football for Olivet…
Yep, 2020 was a challenging year. It clarified the imperative that the I of the we — the individual in…
This morning, I attended a virtual funeral for Brad Rosner. He was 36. Bile duct cancer. Gone just 36 days…
Intervening early can halt colorectal cancer In 2003, Bronzeville resident Candace Henley, then 35, was experiencing on-and-off symptoms of diarrhea, constipation,…
Support helps families come to terms with looming loss Last April, Rogers Park resident Aisha Luster got the biggest shock…
As Covid-19 stress continues, domestic violence escalates in Chicago Life had been dangerous enough for Elise, whose name has been…
Start slowly — you have to walk before you can run Evelyn Cato began her journey as a runner by walking.…
Reduce your risk with these healthy eating practices What we eat, as well as how often we exercise, can affect…
Stock these healthy staples in your kitchen Numerous studies show the link between unhealthy eating and cancer. About 18% of cancers…
A salute to the inspiring individuals who’ve made a difference during the Covid-19 pandemic Covid-19 may have initially shut down…
With a cascade of effects, Covid-19 can cause lasting lung damage The phone call came Monday morning, but by then,…
While individuals are at greater risk, treatment and screening must continue Robyn Hawkins is not an anxious person. “But this…
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital To be in the presence of Rev. René Brandt is to find calm in a storm.…
Rogers Behavioral Health After experiencing postpartum anxiety following the birth of her second child, Kim Nowak pursued a career in…
Alden Terrace of McHenry Apsara Rosario, assistant director of nursing at Alden Terrace of McHenry, which provides short-term rehab and skilled…
Advocate Trinity Hospital Paul Richard had such a hard time breathing in April that he felt like he had an elephant…
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University of Illinois at Chicago Covid-19 is not the first pandemic go-around for Richard Novak, MD. For more than 30…
Northwestern Memorial Hospital Three decades ago, a group of nurses at Northwestern Memorial Hospital became known as the Old Dolls,…
Rush University Medical Center In the early days of the pandemic, Covid-19 testing was sparse in Chicago. When Rush University…
Figueroa Wu Family Foundation The day Illinois’ stay-at-home order was announced, Evelyn Figueroa, MD, a family physician and professor of clinical…
Right at Home For many residents of long-term care facilities, the coronavirus pandemic has increased their loneliness, anxiety, and fear.…
