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

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.

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

While many breast cancer risks are out of your control, there’s just as much you can control.

Exposure to frigid temperatures can have serious consequences.

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. 

Sundowning is an all too real circumstance for some older adults.

Dry January continues to be a trend, a response to younger generations of consumers drinking less.

Here's a new year's resolution: pledge to keep your hands clean and away from your face to prevent the spread of illness.

Summer news about cancer risk from aspartame shouldn’t be what deters you from diet soda.

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

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

Perinatal mood, anxiety and depression describes mental health issues in moms from conception to one year after delivery.

National Farm Health and Safety Week begins September 17. It's a good time to review the basics of farm safety.

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

Always be careful when it comes to fireworks, food and water safety on Independence Day.

A recent study on mice in Australia linked damage inside the nose to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia. 

A cutting-edge stroke drug recently rolled out at OSF HealthCare, Tenecteplase, is already turning the tide for people who have suffered a stroke.

“BORG” drinking made the rounds on social media this spring. Dr. Deepak Nair dives into how this can cause permanent damage to the brain.

A sports hernia is different than a hernia suffered in everyday life. But each should be taken seriously.

Group therapy is an additional tool that can offer benefits that individual therapy cannot.

First responders may not live as long as others due to the stress of the job. OSF HealthCare wants to change that by educating about screenings.

A recent study suggests frequent social media use leads to changes in brain development during the formative adolescent years.

It can be an embarrassing ailment, but experts say it’s time to talk about urinary incontinence.

During the holiday season, some people may experience loneliness and depression. Experts are reminding you there are resources to bridge the gap between “what do I do?” and “I have the care I need.” 

While society may view it as less common than getting pregnant in your late teens, 20s, or early 30s, experts say later-in-life pregnancies can be successful if you plan for the complications that come with age.“I would not want anyone to let their …