Articles tagged with 'Weight Loss' | OSF HealthCare

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.

The gone-viral tea is OK for most to try, but do your research first.

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.

“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 …

Anal and rectal cancer occur in parts of the body near each other, and they both have prevention steps and time-tested treatments.

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

Preparing for Mother Nature this winter, and how do we set attainable goals this New Year? Find out in this week's Health Highlights.

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

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

Enjoy holiday meals and don't overeat, says one OSF physician. It’s not a race.

Bloating is not uncommon, but it has many causes. So it's important to see a health care provider if symptoms persist.

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. 

To mark World Lung Cancer Day on August 1, health care providers are talking about risks and who should get screened.

“Days of Our Lives” actor Cody Longo recently died of alcohol abuse, again raising awareness of the issue.

As Hollywood stars bring Ozempic into the limelight, the OSF Weight Management team walks through healthy lifestyle choices.

Ongoing social media chatter claims drugs like Ozempic are the magic way to weight loss. Doctors say it's not that simple, not to mention the side effects of these drugs.

New childhood obesity guidelines from the AAP include medication and surgery. An OSF HealthCare dietician says families should be all in with their plan.

When considering what type of care is right for hip, knee or ankle issues, timing plays a big role.