Articles tagged with 'OSF Heart of Mary' | OSF HealthCare

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.

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.

The FDA recently approved the first treatment for people with liver scarring due to fatty liver disease.

Gallstones can be a mystery, but you should know the signs and if you need the gallbladder removed entirely.

Healthy habits like good posture  are the best prevention of this disorder which causes back and leg pain.

Arnold Schwarzenegger recently revealed he had pacemaker surgery. From equipment to activities to avoid, here’s what to expect with the device.

Something to consider during spring cleaning: am I storing medicine in the right place to make sure it works when I take it?

With polio and measles in the news, Phyllis Kemnetz’s polio survival story is a reminder of how far we’ve come with vaccinations.

Lifestyle changes are the best medicine for this digestive tract issue.

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.

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?

This stroke survivor is thriving in tailored rehabilitation at OSF HealthCare. 

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.

Though not everyone is sold on it, the carnivore diet has produced results for some.

People with diabetes are at a greater risk for heart disease and related issues.

OSF HealthCare is building services through collaboration with Advanced Women’s Healthcare to increase access to high-demand care in three Illinois communities: Champaign-Urbana, Decatur-Forsyth and Lincoln.

Pink noise is the answer to white noise while we slumber, says one OSF cardiologist.

A range of treatments can give car crash survivors with neck pain hope for a normal life.

Many people don’t want to talk about vein issues because they don’t know about the range of treatment, says one OSF surgeon.

Women – specifically those 80 and up – may be unaware of stroke risk factors that greatly impact them.

There’s a lot more to it than just grabbing every “reduced fat” item off the grocery store shelf.

What we eat on a daily basis is the biggest risk factor for developing heart disease, says one OSF cardiothoracic surgeon.

Holiday meals bring sweets in bountiful amounts. People with diabetes must closely monitor their intake of sugar and carbohydrates.

Caffeinated drinks are again in the news for their impact on your health.

Residents in the Champaign County area will soon have increased access to care for chronic pain and spine issues through a new clinic at OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana.The renovated space on the first floor of the hospital is …

If you must have an extended stay in the hospital, you and your loved ones should know ahead of time what personal items to bring.

After performing bystander CPR to save Lester Lindsey's Life, Shannon Walter got to reunite with the man.

During holiday eating, you may encounter reflux. It's painful and annoying in mild cases and can necessitate surgery in advanced instances.

Experts say young athletes devoting to one sport year-round can suffer overuse injuries and burnout.

Now is the perfect time to take stock of heart health.