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Having a baby is usually an exciting, happy time. But it can also be a little overwhelming going home from the hospital, and that was before the added concern of doing so during a pandemic. While this is an emotional time and may not bring the “new b...

May is National Stroke Awareness Month. It's an anual campaign designed to increase understanding and prevention of strokes. This year, health care experts also want to remind the public that a stroke is a medical emergency, and calling 911 when stro...

There are stories of people diagnosed with lung cancer who never smoked a day in their life. It happens, and unfortunately, in most of those cases, the cancer isn’t caught early enough because it’s only found when symptoms become serious enough for s...

Back in the day, our grandparents ate to their hearts’ content and no one seemed to mind. There was no mention of possible health risks attached to a diet full of red meat or fried and processed foods. High cholesterol? There was no such thing.Luckil...

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the lives of people all around the globe in ways we never could have imagined. More than 3 million lives have been lost worldwide, and life as we knew it was changed in an instant. At the end of 2020, a significant ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 37% of American adults are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. As more people roll up their sleeves to help end the pandemic, the CDC is continuing to study vaccine effective...

When COVID-19 was officially declared a global pandemic last March, building closures and event cancellations began in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. This included sporting events, concerts, holiday celebrations, birthday parties, weddings...

After it's distribution was briefly paused, the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine is once again being administered in the U.S. Out of an abundance of caution, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administra...

The headlines grabbed your attention: drug overdose deaths spiked dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the acting head of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy Regina LaBelle, 88,000 people in the U.S. died from a ...

With the arrival of spring comes another golf season. And that has many golf enthusiasts itching for time outdoors, chasing the little white ball around area courses. Before dusting off your clubs, however, the first matter of business is getting you...

All across the country, spring sports are gearing up – or perhaps baseball and soccer seasons have already begun. Either way, along with spring sports comes the potential for injury if proper training is not part of the plan. Whether you are a profes...

Let’s face it. We all get tired from time to time. We get tired after a long, hard day at work. We may get wiped out after some intense physical activity. We may be exhausted after a poor night of sleeping, not to mention those who are experiencing p...

It’s been a year since the COVID-19 pandemic changed our lives virtually overnight. Since then we have found new ways to live, from the way we work and socialize to how we eat, drink and exercise.Those changes have had some consequences – particularl...

Spring is here, which means summer is also right around the corner. More than a year after COVID-19 was declared a pandemic – and with the development of three effective and safe vaccines – people are more eager than ever to get out and socialize. Po...

While cancers such as breast, lung and colon may get more public attention, head and neck cancer is certainly nothing to ignore. April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, designed to put a spotlight on head and neck cancer, its causes and sympto...

It’s no secret that everyone needs some form of exercise. It helps improve everything from sleep to mood to relieving stress. Exercise is also vital to people with diabetes, especially for its blood glucose lowering effects and ability to minimize th...

New research has found that nearly one person in five diagnosed with COVID-19 also suffers with a psychiatric disorder such as anxiety, depression or insomnia within three months. Sam Sears, MD, director of physician services for OSF Behavioral Healt...

The novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 carries many medical mysteries that might take years for researchers to understand. But right now, it’s important to find support for possibly millions of people globally who, weeks and months after seemingl...

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and many health providers see it as an opportunity to shine a spotlight on colorectal cancer in younger adults.According to the American Cancer Society, since 1994, colon and rectal cancers have in...

The COVID-19 pandemic put many things on hold in the past year, including mammograms for some patients who elected to wait before scheduling their annual appointment. But delaying a mammogram for too long can have serious consequences on one’s health...

The excitement of spring’s arrival brings along with it plans for spring breaks, Easter celebrations, and other religious holidays. With the development of three safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines, people across the country are more eager than ever...

It’s that time of year when the birds are chirping, the sun stays out a bit longer, and people are eager to get outside and enjoy some fresh air after a long winter. This past winter felt particularly long for many due to the pandemic. However, March...

While stories of people clamoring for a COVID-19 vaccine are dominating headlines, a recent survey by CNN shows 1 in 4 people are hesitant to get vaccinated.There are many reasons for the hesitation, and among them is a concern the vaccine will negat...

The gallbladder is one of those organs most of us pay little attention to – unless of course we develop a problem, which can range from gallstones to cancer.“The gallbladder is an organ that is located underneath your liver in your right upper quadra...

The World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a global pandemic one year ago this month. When the virus first started to spread rapidly across the U.S., a multitude of questions arose. How deadly is this pandemic? What personal protective equ...

Many people who are COVID weary and fully vaccinated might be a little disappointed by the latest guidelines from the federal government but one OSF HealthCare leader supports the cautious approach.Stephen Hippler, M.D. is the chief clinical officer ...

The battle against the COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenging time for many health care professionals working the front lines in the past year. That includes nursing students, many of whom have received an education like no other students have befo...

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic. This resulted in a nationwide cancelation of traditional St. Patrick’s Day festivities – the first of many holidays that would be impacted by this pandemic. Now, the...

Vicki Smith met Mike Ethridge more than 30 years ago when she was working for a tree service company through a temp agency. On the last day of her week-long assignment, Smith noticed a striking man walk into the store.“And I thought who is that guy? ...

Multiple myeloma is a relatively uncommon cancer. In 2021, the American Cancer Society estimates that nearly 35,000 new cases will be diagnosed in the U.S. Of those, about 12,500 deaths will occur. While uncommon, multiple myeloma is still a cancer t...