Opening up fertility conversations in the gender-diverse community Nestled in their Logan Square living room, Wil (pronouns: they/them/theirs), age 22,…
What you need to know about direct-to-consumer genetic health tests I stood in front of the bathroom sink, spitting into the…
With lead lurking in the paint, soil and water, many Chicagoans are at high risk Like a civic superhero team, three…
Movement exercises combat back pain We live in a sitting culture, says Ivan Huergo, DPT, founder and clinical director of Physical…
Plant-based foods may keep inflammation at bay Inflammation is a natural part of life. It’s your body’s rescue response for…
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But advancements give new hope for children with sickle cell disease Martha Strong’s son Marrion came out screaming. “He was…
Honest conversations with physicians can help men find treatment Although you may see TV ads about erectile dysfunction (ED), the…
Providing peace and support through hospice care A little more than six years ago, Sandy Downs sat down with her…
GiGi’s Playhouse and Center for Enriched Living offer opportunities for achievement It’s a universal feeling: to want to belong and…
While the vision correction surgery is effective, it may not be right for everyone A week after having Lasik vision correction…
Minimally invasive options relieve back and leg pain On a late autumn day, Joe Harsa is busy in his kitchen,…
Health is not about blood pressure, weight, sugar and cholesterol levels — those are indicators, wake-up alerts. Health is about…
Shortly after I turned 31, I was diagnosed with shingles. Born of the same virus as chickenpox, shingles is a…
There’s no doubt that we live in a weight loss-focused society where thinness is a highly sought-after goal. Forty-five percent…
“Rare disease.” The words themselves are uncomfortable to hear or say. And when it comes to a diagnosis of an…
It was the night before my brother’s wedding. I was getting ready for the rehearsal dinner. One last check in…
The other day I was speaking with a friend, the father of a sophomore at one of our prestigious Chicago…
Sifting through claims to find the benefits Jessica Roby was used to pain. As a former gymnast and diver, she…
New drugs may help prevent migraines Marcie Zeldin, 63, doesn’t remember when she experienced her first migraine. She recalls having…
Helping female survivors regain their sexual satisfaction and confidence After Naomi’s breast cancer treatment — the lumpectomy, the chemotherapy, the 33…
Why a good night’s rest is crucial for your heart We constantly hear about the benefits of getting a good…
Better operations through the use of intelligent machines The future of surgery is here, and it’s in the hands of…
Breaking the silence of domestic violence — and how healthcare providers can help Like a lot about domestic violence, the health…
Therapeutic yoga provides relief for body and mind Therapeutic yoga is nothing new for Lisa Clarke. Clarke, 63, has spent…
Keto diet changes how food is turned into energy While it may seem like the newest weight-loss trend, the ketogenic…
Just the thought of biting into a square of chocolate might make you smile. And, chances are, it really will…
Scott Palmer, MD, Personal Physician Scott Palmer, MD, is a board- certified physician in internal medicine and a graduate of the University of…
Treatments can help the stabbing pain of plantar fasciitis It had been a few weeks since Cathy Joyce had completed…
I was a reluctant mom; the carrier of an unplanned pregnancy that, for the most part, I took head down.…
Nearly every day we encounter thermal paper receipts — those lightly coated slips from the grocery store, clothing store, gas…
How do you evaluate the health of a city? While you can certainly look at things like hospital admissions and…
Alexis Gabay was about to meet the radiation therapist who would be with her during her four weeks of breast…
When was the last time you had your vitamin D level checked? Vitamin D is a powerhouse nutrient for health.…
Boost your metabolism with high-intensity interval training Above photo Terrence Terrell, personal trainer. Photo by James Foster Toby Fanning’s complacency peaked…
Limiting sweeteners (especially fructose) can reduce chronic disease Sugar fuels your body and brain. But when overconsumed, it can wreak havoc on…
Photo by Kyle Edwards Salads sound healthy. But get this: Some have more calories than a double cheeseburger from a fast food…
Meet four leaders inspiring Chicago’s next generation of female physicians Medicine has greatly evolved since male students at Geneva Medical College…
Steady advances in pancreatic cancer treatment are improving outcomes When Harriet Wulfstat visited the Great Wall of China in 2006, she…
Doctors explain the benefits and risks of proton pump inhibitors At one point, Dana Connell’s physician told her osteoporosis could…
Cholesterol-lowering meds can reduce risk of heart disease Open up a magazine and you’re likely to be bombarded with information,…
What you need to know about this common neurological disorder Hanna McRostie noticed a rash on her back in September 2017.…
How one technique is changing the game for hand operations When Joanne Falco lost feeling in her left hand in…
Last September, my 24-year-old niece and I happened upon a provocative exhibit called Women’s Rights are Human Rights: International Posters…
I’m going to be a dad. It’s happening. The thing I’ve been planning for and dreading most of my adult…
In a woman’s ideal world, hormones are balanced, menstrual cycles are regular and fertility is not an issue. Unfortunately, that…
It seems that every week brings a new fad diet or a new missive telling you how to eat and…
Chicago has earned the nickname “Chiberia” thanks to its frigid temperatures, fierce winds and blinding snowstorms. Below-zero temperatures and wind…
“Every day a 747 plane full of people dies from lung cancer in the U.S.,” says Malcolm M. DeCamp, MD,…
