2026
August
19,
2026
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14:22 PM
America/Chicago
We've all experienced a heartburn-type feeling. It could be gastroesophageal reflux disease or something more serious. How do you know?
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July
13,
2026
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
A healthy diet isn’t a cure-all for liver issues, but it can help. An OSF gastroenterology provider explores the Mediterranean diet as one option.
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July
02,
2026
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
The safest way to enjoy the Fourth of July holiday is not by handling fireworks but by watching the fun from a distance.
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April
28,
2026
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
If you're pulling the bicycle out of the garage for Bike To Work Day in May or just to enjoy warm weather, keep safety tips in mind to avoid a trip to the emergency department.
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April
15,
2026
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
Warm weather means more outdoor activities involving alcohol. Read about the consequences of excessive drinking.
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March
10,
2026
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11:33 AM
America/Chicago
One study associates hot drinks with an increased risk of esophageal cancer. Should coffee and tea drinkers take notice?
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February
23,
2026
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09:18 AM
America/Chicago
Health care providers want women to know perimenopause is a normal part of aging, and symptoms are treatable.
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January
26,
2026
|
10:30 AM
America/Chicago
Though not one of the most common cancers, experts have seen liver cancer cases rise in recent years. Luckily, treatment has evolved, too.
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January
14,
2026
|
08:00 AM
America/Chicago
January 23 is Maternal Health Awareness Day. Something to learn about: Perinatal mood, anxiety and depression.
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2025
December
30,
2025
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
During basketball season, you might hear the terms “hernia” and “sports hernia.” They're different, but each should be taken seriously.
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December
10,
2025
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
Enjoy holiday meals and don't overeat, says one OSF physician. It’s not a race.
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December
01,
2025
|
09:34 AM
America/Chicago
Exposure to frigid temperatures can have serious consequences.
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November
25,
2025
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12:31 PM
America/Chicago
With holiday gatherings upon us, it's time to talk to your kids about nail hygiene, handwashing, treating cuts and more.
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October
13,
2025
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09:53 AM
America/Chicago
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Though rare, breast cancer can impact men. So it's important to know the signs and how prevention and treatment differ from women.
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October
06,
2025
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10:30 AM
America/Chicago
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. While many breast cancer risks are out of your control, there’s just as much you can control.
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September
16,
2025
|
08:52 AM
America/Chicago
National Farm Health and Safety Week begins September 21. It's a good time to review the basics of farm safety.
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July
28,
2025
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10:30 AM
America/Chicago
Why do people hold their pee? What can go wrong if you do? How can you prevent the problem? An OSF urologist shares his playbook.
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March
25,
2025
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
In part two of this story on outdoor water safety, our expert covers bug bites, life jackets, fumes, food and whether it's OK to swallow that lake water.
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January
14,
2025
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14:00 PM
America/Chicago
With social media influencing kids now more than ever, it’s a good idea to recap the dangers.
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January
03,
2025
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10:29 AM
America/Chicago
As we enter the New Year, you may be considering sobriety. A new study linking heavy drinking and cancer risk may give you another reason to drop the booze.
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2024
December
26,
2024
|
08:00 AM
America/Chicago
This week's installment is all about what mom should and shouldn't put in her body while breastfeeding.
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December
18,
2024
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
As we approach the New Year, you may be considering sobriety. A new study linking heavy drinking and cancer risk may give you another reason to drop the booze.
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May
24,
2024
|
09:32 AM
America/Chicago
The FDA recently approved the first medication, Rezdiffra, that can directly address damage from fatty liver as the person makes lifestyle changes.
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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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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
19,
2024
|
09:43 AM
America/Chicago
Lifestyle changes are the best medicine for this digestive tract issue.
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January
22,
2024
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15:42 PM
America/Chicago
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.
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January
02,
2024
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17:48 PM
America/Chicago
Dry January continues to be a trend, a response to younger generations of consumers drinking less.
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2023
June
26,
2023
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11:29 AM
America/Chicago
Always be careful when it comes to fireworks, food and water safety on Independence Day.
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May
01,
2023
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09:32 AM
America/Chicago
A cutting-edge stroke drug rolled out at OSF HealthCare, Tenecteplase, is already turning the tide for people who have suffered a stroke.
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