Articles tagged with 'healthhighlights' | OSF HealthCare

Bathrooms are filled with germ-breeding objects, and your toilet isn’t the sole culprit. Showers, toothbrushes, soap dispensers and any surface can be added to the germy list.

Flush away any phone scrolling habits while you're on the toilet. New warnings link long toilet time and health concerns. 

The good news for parents: in most cases, your child doesn’t have to miss school and can be treated with over-the-counter remedies.

There's a saying, “If it's too loud, you're too old.” But a recent study finds young people who display poor listening habits could have hearing problems sooner than later. 

Experts want people with asthma to know how to exercise and avoid a flare up.

Organic carrots, ground beef and slivered onions on McDonald’s Quarter Pounders® were all linked to E. coli outbreaks this fall. Dr. Doug Kasper shares helpful food safety guidance.

As we approach the New Year, you may be considering sobriety. A new study linking heavy drinking and cancer risk may give you another reason to drop the booze.

Sudafed has been a household name for decades. Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration determined one of its ingredients—Sudafed PE—is not effective and should be banned from over-the-counter use.

Shiny new toys will be lying under many Christmas trees this season, sure to bring joy to kids around the world. But inside these new and exciting things also lie dangerous pieces parents need to keep an eye on.

Don't let the stress of the presidential election come between you and loved ones this holiday season. 

Pneumonia cases have drastically increased this year, but one group is getting hit harder than usual.

Your exercise routine doesn't need to get tossed aside during pregnancy! Dr. Mfowethu Langeni breaks down what exercises can be beneficial for you and your baby!

Separating myth from fact when it comes to older adults and mental health. Kren Harmon, a social worker with OSF, talks about the importance of prioritizing your mental health, no matter your age.

In this week's Health Highlights, Dr. Omar Khokhar discusses probiotics and how they can be implemented in your daily life.

Many of us have bad breath once in a while.  Maybe you ate something spicy or forgot to brush your teeth. But sometimes it can be  more serious and requires a visit to your dentist or doctor. 

When's the right time to switch your child's car seat  from rear to front facing? A child passenger safety specialist with OSF HealthCare breaks down the safety recommendations. 

A new COVID-19 vaccine is available for Americans. Dr. Doug Kasper, an infectious disease specialist with OSF, talks about the difference in the vaccine and where to get it.

Whether you're curled up on the couch or tucked away in bed late at night with a good mystery, experts say there's little doubt that reading is good for our health. 

As we approach another flu season, health care providers are once and for all debunking some hygiene myths. 

Don't let lake life wash away your safety habits and good judgment. Use these tips before heading out on the river or lake.

Dr. Faheem Ahmad breaks down ways to stay safe in the grueling summer heat for high school athletes.

Swim lessons and adult supervision are crucial to avoid tragedies in the pool.

When to introduce solid foods, including allergens, to babies. Dr. Michael Endris offers some guidance for new parents.

Stomachaches are quite common in young children. It can be something simple that comes and goes quickly, or it could be something more severe.

Tomatoes contain phytochemicals, like lycopene, which decrease your risk of developing cancer.

Shitladas Pamnani, MD, a primary care physician with OSF HealthCare says men, like women, experience major hormonal changes, especially in their testosterone levels as they age. 

In this week's Health Highlights, Dr. Tim Smile gives skin safety tips to not forget before heading outside!

They're loud, have bright red eyes and shed their exoskeletons all over your yard.  But they're completely harmless. 

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 …

Four of the new emotions in the upcoming movie Inside Out 2 are sure to ring a ball. But what is ennui? (Pronounced awn-WEE). Kyle Boerke, PsyD, is a child psychologist with OSF HealthCare. He says ennui is a type of boredom first seen in …