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Golf season is here, but before taking that first swing make sure to properly warm up in order to avoid injury. 

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. 

Comedian Amy Schumer recently announced she has Cushing syndrome, a disorder where your body makes too much cortisol. 

OSF OnCall has launched its Digital Hospital program in the Rockford area to provide hospital-level care at home for qualifying patients.

It's been more than a year since President Jimmy Carter made the decision to enter hospice care.  The goal of hospice remains the same - to make patients comfortable for as long as possible. 

Cardiac arrest isn't just a problem men experience. Nearly half of all cases involve women who may not realize they're in trouble. 

Following the death of country music superstar Toby Keith, we take a closer look at stomach cancer. Plus, the effects of staying active on a cancer journey.

Heart Valve Disease is a growing problem among older adults. It can happen to anyone and the risk increases as you age, but it's problem that's treatable. 

Bronny James is back on the basketball court after experiencing a congenital heart defect, a condition that many times develops in pregnancy and goes undetected. 

Country star Toby Keith is one of about 26,000 people diagnosed every year with stomach cancer. Experts say if you notice anything out of the ordinary, let your doctor know right away. 

The key to fighting lung cancer is finding it early. And thanks to an advanced procedure, doctors are finding the smallest lung masses which is leading to quicker treatment. 

While it has many potential benefits, experts are clear that bone broth is not a meal by itself. 

For the first time, the American Cancer Society is reporting that colon and rectal cancers have come leading causes of cancer death in younger adults, just another example of an alarming trend. 

OSF OnCall is bringing its Digital Hospital to OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, allowing patients who qualify to receive hospital-level care at home.

Take time to prepare for that first major snow event of the season and avoid a potential trip to the hospital. 

Dietitians recommend being smart when making resolutions pertaining to weight loss this year. 

Linda Norcross had never experienced a major health problem in her life until an abdominal aortic aneurysm changed that. 

Hospitals around the country learned during COVID the importance of telehealth medicine. Now, it's being offered to nursing students as part of their studies. 

With Thanksgiving and other celebrations fast approaching, holiday eating will be in overdrive. That's why it's important to play it safe when it comes to preparing your snacks and meals. 

When you're feeling sick, it's understandable to want a prescription from your doctor. But an infection doesn't always respond to treatment due to antibiotic resistance. 

Paving the way for the future of health care workers, OSF HealthCare is pleased to announce a 42% increase in enrollment in the fall 2023 semester in the OSF colleges of nursing. Most of the enrollment has been into the graduate program, with …

Best known as the “kissing disease,” mononucleosis is a viral illness that is spread through another person's infected saliva. Common symptoms include sore throat, headache and fatigue. 

Hand, foot and mouth disease is a viral infection that impacts mostly young children, but anyone can get it. 

Atrial fibrillation also known as Afib, the most common type of heart arrhythmia. More than 12 million people could have Afib by 2030. 

A kidney infection occurs when bacteria gets into one or both of the kidneys. Symptoms include chills, fever and dull back pain. 

Sugar substitutes may sound like a fine idea, but they won't help when it comes to weight loss, according to a recent review by the World Health Organization. 

Back pain is no joke. It could be a minor tweak or can be a chronic problem that calls for physical therapy. Regardless of the severity, there are ways to treat that nagging pain. 

Drinking water is good, unless you consume too much. Our kidneys can only handle up to one liter of water an hour and anything over that can lead to vomiting, confusion or worse. 

It's time to get out and enjoy the sun, but men need to be especially careful due to a greater risk of developing melanoma. 

Who doesn't love a slice of pizza or a tasty cheeseburger from time to time? According to one study, 1 in 8 people between 50-80 have an unhealthy addiction to junk food and that's not good.