Harvard Health Blog All too many women recognize the signals of urinary tract infections, or UTIs: pain and burning when…
Hazelnut. Banana. Pea. Walnut. There are tons of non-dairy milks on the market, and they can taste radically different: creamy…
About a third of children and adolescents take dietary supplements. Parents should be cautious though, some physicians warn, because some…
Over the years, a lot of people have come to see me about an aching knee, back, shoulder or other…
Searching for new solutions to chronic suffering Pain — ongoing, chronic pain that plagues us day after day — can…
Living with a terminal cancer that is seldom understood Chicagoan Shannon Collins was in for a shock. At age 26,…
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,…
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…
Ginger and turmeric have been prized for centuries, not only for their spicy flavor when they’re added to curries, stir-fries…
At the Chicago Memory Café, a group of people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, along with their caregivers,…
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…
The #MeToo movement has helped to empower countless victims of sexual harassment and sexual violence. But after hearing all of…
Heart disease may be the leading cause of death for Americans, but here’s a heartening statistic: About half of heart-disease…
During a scrimmage for high school soccer tryouts, right freshman defenseman Andrew Devendorf and a teammate jumped to head a…
Cappy Lindsey catches the blue agate crystal as it falls from her necklace pendant. She bought the crystal with her…
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have carpal tunnel syndrome that used to bother me only at night. Wearing a splint helped,…
Northwestern Medicine and University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW) scientists have identified a gene that causes severe glaucoma in children. The finding…
Harvard Health Blog Here are some headlines on fertility and diet that caught our attention: The ultimate fertility diet: We…
In the old days, if you had a symptom that didn’t go away, you’d call your doctor. Today, many people…
Professional dancers, like professional athletes, are subject to injury because of the constant stress they put on their bodies. And…
The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts Q: I recently had an echocardiogram that showed I have a hole between…
It’s time to tune into the Dirty Dozen, based on the Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) analysis of USDA tests on…
“Rare disease.” The words themselves are uncomfortable to hear or say. And when it comes to a diagnosis of an…
Environmental Nutrition Newsletter More and more people are putting plant proteins — beans, lentils, peas, soyfoods, nuts, seeds and whole…
Harvard Health Blog Chondroitin sulfate is among the most popular supplements in the world. It’s often taken in combination with…
Harvard Health Blog If you’re the kind of person who avoids public bathrooms at all costs, you may feel validated,…
Ripped apart. That’s one way to describe what’s happened to families seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border. Traumatized. That’s one…
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…