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A TIkTok trend mixing chia seeds and lemon water can improve digestion and fiber consumption but an OSF gastroenterologist suggests consulting your provider if you have existing GI issues.

Rough-and-tumble play between parents and children results in less aggressive children and can build confidence and promote emotional regulation, according to an OSF behavioral expert.

Illinois State University celebrated the naming of its indoor practice facility for OSF HealthCare with an open house before its spring football scrimmage.

OSF STEAM has partnered with leaders in LaSalle, Putnam and Marshall Counties to bring virtual reality to health career exploration for junior high school students.

TikTok juice cleanses might sound healthy, but an OSF gastroenterologist says there's no hard evidence they improve gut health.

Moms-to-be ask a lot of questions about which foods are OK for them and baby. On today's menu: onions! What's the right way to introduce them to your child?

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. 

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