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2024
April
25,
2024
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09:55 AM
America/Chicago
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.
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April
25,
2024
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08:59 AM
America/Chicago
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.
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April
24,
2024
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10:57 AM
America/Chicago
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 …
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April
24,
2024
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09:20 AM
America/Chicago
Golf season is here, but before taking that first swing make sure to properly warm up in order to avoid injury.
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April
24,
2024
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
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.
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April
23,
2024
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15:02 PM
America/Chicago
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 …
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April
23,
2024
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
The gone-viral tea is OK for most to try, but do your research first.
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April
17,
2024
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08:30 AM
America/Chicago
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.
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April
17,
2024
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08:24 AM
America/Chicago
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.
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April
17,
2024
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08:23 AM
America/Chicago
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.
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April
16,
2024
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10:33 AM
America/Chicago
Before you head out for that hike, health care experts remind you to take precautions to avoid tick bites.
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April
16,
2024
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08:07 AM
America/Chicago
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.
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April
15,
2024
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12:35 PM
America/Chicago
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.
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April
15,
2024
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10:29 AM
America/Chicago
An OSF child psychologist says the Inside Out movies get a lot right when it comes to kids' emotions and how parents can help.
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April
12,
2024
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10:19 AM
America/Chicago
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, …
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April
11,
2024
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12:54 PM
America/Chicago
OSF HealthCare is collaborating with the American Heart Association (AHA) to enhance the educational materials available in the organization's STEAM toolkit.
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April
10,
2024
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11:47 AM
America/Chicago
The FDA recently approved the first treatment for people with liver scarring due to fatty liver disease.
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April
10,
2024
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08:33 AM
America/Chicago
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.
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April
10,
2024
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08:13 AM
America/Chicago
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 …
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April
08,
2024
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15:03 PM
America/Chicago
Healthy habits like good posture are the best prevention of this disorder which causes back and leg pain.
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April
05,
2024
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
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.
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April
04,
2024
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11:03 AM
America/Chicago
The U.S. is seeing more cases of measles this year due to the number of unvaccinated people and more international travel. Symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose and rash.
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April
03,
2024
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09:49 AM
America/Chicago
Cozy cardio, one of the latest fitness routines to trend on social media, isn't just a winter thing.
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April
03,
2024
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08:20 AM
America/Chicago
This week's Health Highlights covers eye safety during the solar eclipse, and looks into autism diagnosis in adulthood.
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April
02,
2024
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08:44 AM
America/Chicago
Warming temperatures mean it’s time to fire up the grill. You should strike a balance between tasty and healthy.
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April
01,
2024
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15:00 PM
America/Chicago
Tim Scott, a prostate cancer patient, just started his proton therapy treatment at the OSF Cancer Institute. He shares his experience and how the OSF team made him feel comfortable during the treatment.
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April
01,
2024
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11:03 AM
America/Chicago
Arnold Schwarzenegger recently revealed he had pacemaker surgery. From equipment to activities to avoid, here’s what to expect with the device.
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March
29,
2024
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08:22 AM
America/Chicago
Allergic rhinitis, commonly known as hay fever, is seen in up to 40% of children, according to an OSF HealthCare pediatrician.
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March
28,
2024
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13:57 PM
America/Chicago
Polypharmacy is the medical term used to describe taking several medications, which can lead to possible side effects. That's why it's important to review your medications with your care team.
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March
27,
2024
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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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