When it comes to brain health, there’s nothing fishy about fish. The omega-3 fatty acids in fish are an integral…
From the first evaluation through rehabilitation, NorthShore Orthopaedic & Spine Institute is enhancing the patient experience and improving outcomes with highly specialized surgeons,…
Cervical disc arthroplasty a better option than spinal fusion for many patients By Bob Bong Above photo: Dr. Mark Mikhael and…
The enduring gift of donating a body to science When Phillip was diagnosed with cancer in 2015, his mind started…
Finding resilience after the devastation of perinatal loss Oak Park resident Lyndsi James* was just shy of 39 weeks pregnant…
Brain health relies on heart health On a Sunday evening in September 2019, George Hristov headed for bed when he…
The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) reports that 40% of kids in the U.S. today have myopia, a dramatic uptick…
New initiatives encourage transplantation instead of costly dialysis Nancy Nora, MD, had long considered donating one of her kidneys. As a…
When tests reveal cancer probability, organ removal surgery can beat the odds Hedda Hart-DeLara sat in her gynecologist’s office, checking boxes…
By week 15 of training for the 2019 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, I had run hundreds of miles, reshaped…
Don’t be a fool. Suggestibility, our capacity to believe the story we or someone else tells, is key to our…
Move over hip and knee replacements, shoulder replacements are gaining ground Two years ago, Oak Park resident David Tartakoff was…
A complete workout for strength, cardio and brain The images of boxing in popular culture — from icons like Muhammad…
Do you find yourself dipping into the potato chip bag or pint of ice cream more often when you’re stressed…
As a parent, it can be overwhelming to see your child’s face become red and botchy within minutes of eating…
Andropause — a gradual decrease in testosterone — can affect men over 40 As a man reaches his 40s and beyond,…
Advancements in multiple sclerosis treatments are catching up but can’t cure or prevent the disease In 2001, Nicolette Fendon was…
With new medications and better support, the epidemic could be nearing its end Twenty-nine-year-old Terence Steward II oozes potential and…
Understanding the irregular patterns of heart arrhythmia Charlie Hildestad didn’t feel well during a preseason run with other members of…
Targeted, pinpointed treatments may mean better control and fewer side effects Radiation therapy is a standard treatment for many types…
Patients are turning to ketamine and other psychoactive drugs for mental health treatment Sarah Jones, a 42-year-old stay-at-home mom in…
As vaccination rates decline, old diseases are making a sharp comeback In less than two decades, the rate of unvaccinated…
3D printing could be the answer to better replacements In 2017, Deborah Stoneburner was driving back from the Illinois State Fair in…
Leveraging your resources when a loved one is in the hospital I’ll never forget the night of January 20, 2019.…
What can stem cell and platelet-rich plasma treatments do for you? What if you could put your own body to…
3 remote monitoring devices are transforming how we track health Sometimes the most innovative medical breakthroughs come in the smallest…
New discoveries are changing the ways medicines are developed and tested At the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Molecular…
After decades of war, an increasing number of veterans are facing PTSD Heather Yang didn’t enroll in the Army reserves…
A basic strength routine can change your life Above photo Terrence Terrell, personal trainer. Photo by James Foster Strength…
Your mother was right: Eating your veggies — especially cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower — is good for your health. For…
Plant-based beverages are a hot trend that’s here to stay So, you want an alternative to dairy milk? You’re not…
Friends of the Children and Doors Open Dishes show the power of partnering up Kenyetta Curtis remembers when her 8-year-old…
Cancer treatment is tough enough. On top of it, some of the visible side effects — hair loss, dry skin,…
People often donate clothes or books they no longer need so others can use them, so why not donate durable…
Women over 40 are heeding the advice of their physicians and getting regular mammograms. In 2015, 65% said they’d had a…
As baby boomers reach their golden years, an increasing number are arriving in emergency rooms in need of urgent care.…
I like to think of myself as a man of action. Drop me in any situation that needs some doing or…
If you knew that your daily thoughts and actions directly impacted brain circuitry and cells that influence your well-being, would…
Thanks to new treatments, many women are living longer with ovarian cancer Aurora native Deanna Caudill, 46, was shocked to…
Chicago innovators are ushering in a new era of care and connectivity “Healthcare” and “excitement” aren’t always two words you…
Your neural networks have a lot to say — and bioelectronic medicine might help you listen Imagine putting on an…
Analytics technology predicts health crises before they occur The deaths were unexpected. That was the thought that kept coming back…
How genetic testing and editing will influence the future of healthcare Tailored, personalized medicine is changing so much of how…
Hearing loss is typical as people age, but 1.1 billion teenagers and young adults globally are at risk of hearing…
Java. Joe. Rocket fuel. Coffee. Whatever you call it, it is one of the most popular beverages consumed worldwide and…
The activities we do every day — hunching over a phone screen, unloading groceries from the car, reaching for an…
Nature used to be an integral part of the lives of human beings. But today, our connection to Mother Nature…
We may dance through life, but how many of us dance through therapy? Much of our communication is nonverbal, yet…
Reduce your sodium intake to improve heart health Recently, researchers explained that if the food industry complied with the Food and Drug…
Groundbreaking CAR T-cell therapy engineers cells to target tumors In fall 2013, when psychiatrist J. Barry Rubin, DO, developed hip pain,…
