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2024
March
27,
2024
| 10:53 AM America/Chicago
It’s no secret a major part of posting that “picture perfect” moment, happens after the picture is taken. Through editing with filters, body positioning, and now even artificial intelligence, the photos you see on those you follow may not be an
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March
27,
2024
| 10:15 AM America/Chicago
April is esophageal cancer awareness month.  Screening isn’t common for this cancer, so experts say it’s important to watch for symptoms, which can mimic heartburn.
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March
27,
2024
| 08:54 AM America/Chicago
Addressing what can help a pregnant woman with her mental health, and how women can spot risk factors for sudden cardiac arrest. These are the topics addressed in this week's Health Highlights.
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March
26,
2024
| 08:15 AM America/Chicago
Something to consider during spring cleaning: am I storing medicine in the right place to make sure it works when I take it?
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March
25,
2024
| 11:00 AM America/Chicago
With polio and measles in the news, Phyllis Kemnetz’s polio survival story is a reminder of how far we’ve come with vaccinations.
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March
22,
2024
| 11:26 AM America/Chicago
The OSF Center for Health will provide more space for OSF’s primary care services, including family practice and internal medicine; endocrine and diabetes; behavioral health and psychiatry; and occupational health.
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March
22,
2024
| 11:09 AM America/Chicago
New federal data show nearly 108,000 people died of an overdose in 2022. That's up slightly from 2021.
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March
20,
2024
| 11:10 AM America/Chicago
Walk down the milk aisle and you'll see several varieties: soy, almond, traditional cow's milk and many more. You may wonder, which is right for me? Noelle Park, a clinical dietitian at OSF HealthCare, says unless a health care provider
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March
19,
2024
| 09:43 AM America/Chicago
Lifestyle changes are the best medicine for this digestive tract issue.
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March
18,
2024
| 09:43 AM America/Chicago
Something to consider on World Oral Health Day (March 20): the mouth is the gateway to the body.
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March
15,
2024
| 12:12 PM America/Chicago
From head to toe and some other issues you may not think about, here's what kids and adults need to know about wrestling injuries.
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March
15,
2024
| 11:48 AM America/Chicago
Lumps are not the only thing to watch for when doing your monthly self-check for breast cancer.
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March
15,
2024
| 11:48 AM America/Chicago
While many breast cancer risks are out of your control, there’s just as much you can control.
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March
15,
2024
| 11:48 AM America/Chicago
Federal officials drafted a groundbreaking recommendation surrounding common breast screenings. We share the new guidance and when you should talk with your doctor.
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March
15,
2024
| 08:47 AM America/Chicago
OSF HealthCare and Mothers’ Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes (WGL) have opened an easily accessible donor milk dispensary at OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois.
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March
14,
2024
| 16:01 PM America/Chicago
“Weight doesn’t have a calendar,” says Kidanu Birhanu, MD, an OSF HealthCare internal medicine and weight loss specialist.Now that the New Year has come and gone, many resolutions have done the same. But Dr. Birhanu says it’s more important to make
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March
12,
2024
| 08:00 AM America/Chicago
Milk can benefit our health. But when staring at the cooler in the grocery store, you may ask: Which type is right for me? Is one healthier than another?
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March
11,
2024
| 13:01 PM America/Chicago
Mothers-to-be who are taking medication for a mental health issue may wonder: will the medication harm my baby?
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March
06,
2024
| 09:00 AM America/Chicago
March marks colorectal cancer awareness month, which is a great reminder to take a closer look at your overall health. 
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March
06,
2024
| 08:00 AM America/Chicago
Luis Garcia, MD, pediatra de OSF HealthCare, indica que dormir durante el día es importante para el desarrollo de los niños.
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March
05,
2024
| 08:00 AM America/Chicago
This stroke survivor is thriving in tailored rehabilitation at OSF HealthCare. 
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March
04,
2024
| 08:00 AM America/Chicago
March marks colorectal cancer awareness month, a good reminder to schedule a colonoscopy and keep an eye on your overall health.Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer deaths for men under 50, and number two for women under 50,
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February
28,
2024
| 09:00 AM America/Chicago
It's a good idea to keep an eye on your heart's health. But Ash Al-Dadah, MD, a cardiologist with OSF HealthCare, estimates that more than half of the people with advanced heart disease who come through his door also have diabetes. That
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February
27,
2024
| 14:48 PM America/Chicago
Temperatures may be warming, but we’re still in the peak season for sore throats. Many cases have time-tested treatments, but some can have serious complications.
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February
26,
2024
| 13:32 PM America/Chicago
The last day in February marks Rare Disease Day. It's a time when one OSF Mission Partner encourages others to support rare disease awareness.
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February
23,
2024
| 08:25 AM America/Chicago
OSF Medical Group has opened an OBGYN Clinic in Peoria, Illinois at 9128 Lindbergh Dr. This commitment will ensure many community members will receive high-quality, affordable care.
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February
23,
2024
| 08:00 AM America/Chicago
Anal and rectal cancer occur in parts of the body near each other, and they both have prevention steps and time-tested treatments.
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February
22,
2024
| 08:00 AM America/Chicago
Though not everyone is sold on it, the carnivore diet has produced results for some.
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February
21,
2024
| 09:00 AM America/Chicago
The OSF HealthCare Cancer Institute has received a $1 million gift from The Woods Foundation (TWF), a private foundation based in Lincoln, Illinois.The OSF Cancer Institute, a 180,000 square foot facility opens that opens this month, houses a proton
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February
20,
2024
| 09:03 AM America/Chicago
The OSF HealthCare Cancer Institute, located in Peoria, Illinois, will be one of 10 sites across the United States to offer a liquid biopsy to patients for the early detection of pancreatic cancer.The innovative blood tests, research, and treatment
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