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2023 NBA MVP Joel Embiid made headlines recently, not for his 50-point showcase over the New York Knicks, but because of his bout with Bell's palsy.

People living with diabetes are twice as likely to suffer from hearing loss compare to those who don't. Doctors recommend being proactive and getting a hearing test once a year. 

Older adults are at a higher risk for a stroke. But the good news: steps to prevent a stroke are the same no matter your age.

Examining the health-improving drink trend of Kombucha, and identifying stroke signs. These are the two topics we cover in this week's Health Highlights.

Federal officials drafted a groundbreaking recommendation surrounding common breast screenings. We share the new guidance and when you should talk with your doctor.

Women – specifically those 80 and up – may be unaware of stroke risk factors that greatly impact them.

Cuando se habla de problemas oculares, el Dr. David Solá Del Valle lo invita a pensar en el órgano como una cámara diminuta.

A  free, new OSF-UIC healthcareers.guide website  and app lets middle and high school learners easily dig deep into various health care careers.

While Robin Williams may not be in the headlines as much anymore, Lewy body dementia is still relevant for around 1.4 million Americans.

A new social media trend is putting a twist on the Ozempic weight loss formula, just with the use of oats. We put the recipe to the test.

Abraham Kocheril, MD, chuckles as he remembers how doctors, decades ago, used weights and pulleys to get pacemaker and defibrillator leads out of a patient’s body.

A new social media trend is putting a twist on the Ozempic weight loss formula, only with the use of oats instead. It's referred to as “Oatzempic.” It's a smoothie made up of regular oats, water, lime juice and maybe a little cinnamon added as …

Golf season is here, but before taking that first swing make sure to properly warm up in order to avoid injury. 

Today host Savannah Guthrie came down with silent reflux last year. The bad news: it's a pain. The good news: we know how to treat it.

OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois held a blessing and dedication of their newly relocated Pediatric Surgery and Urology clinic in Peoria.The clinic, now located at the former Heyde Eye Center at 400 N.E. Saint Mark Ct. in Peoria, will …

The gone-viral tea is OK for most to try, but do your research first.

Glaucoma, or damage to the optic nerve, usually lacks symptoms. That's why it's important to know your risks and stay on top of your eye health.

La población hispana enfrenta muchos desafíos en lo que respecta a la atención médica - acceso, cobertura de seguro y barreras del idioma) en el momento en que más necesita atención.

The Hispanic population faces many challenges when it comes to health care – access, insurance coverage and language barriers - at a time when they need care the most.   

Before you head out for that hike, health care experts remind you to take precautions to avoid tick bites.

OSF HealthCare has teamed with BEN, a personalized AI engagement company, to develop an AI assistant to train primary care providers on assessments and documentation for diagnoses.

Ahead of National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) on Tuesday, April 16, OSF is launching new ways for patients and their families to be proactive when it comes to an end-of-life journey.

An OSF child psychologist says the Inside Out movies get a lot right when it comes to kids' emotions and how parents can help.

While autism awareness has improved, people’s ability to recognize what autism looks like in everyday life is lagging. That’s according to Theresa Regan, PhD, the lead neuropsychologist at OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, …

OSF HealthCare is collaborating with the American Heart Association (AHA) to enhance the educational materials available in the organization's STEAM  toolkit.

The FDA recently approved the first treatment for people with liver scarring due to fatty liver disease.

OSF HealthCare Saint Elizabeth Medical Center - Peru is open for business. In Phase 1, the hospital offers a full emergency department, inpatient medical beds, along with ancillary services. 

When it starts to warm up, so does the concern for allergies. Allergic rhinitis, commonly known as hay fever, is a common condition in kids, says Luis Garcia, MD, a pediatrician with OSF HealthCare.It causes swelling inside your nose and is …

Healthy habits like good posture  are the best prevention of this disorder which causes back and leg pain.

On Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States and Canada. Many Midwest states will be impacted, including Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio and parts of Michigan.