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2026
August
10,
2026
| 10:30 AM America/Chicago
In part one of a two part story on hygiene myths, our expert talks about treating illnesses and how often you should wash off.
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April
21,
2026
| 08:00 AM America/Chicago
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, corresponding with outdoor warm weather activities. Skin lesions come in many forms, and you should know when to see an expert.
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March
10,
2026
| 12:00 PM America/Chicago
Emerging science suggests a key piece of the colorectal cancer puzzle lies within our gut.
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2025
November
25,
2025
| 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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November
03,
2025
| 10:28 AM America/Chicago
With respiratory illness season here, it’s time for a reminder about how to avoid this possibly deadly condition. 
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October
21,
2025
| 08:00 AM America/Chicago
With temperatures cooling, we’re entering the peak season for sore throats. Many cases have time-tested treatments, but some can have serious complications.
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July
07,
2025
| 10:30 AM America/Chicago
Sore throats aren't just a winter thing (hello, new COVID variant). Which at-home remedies work? Which ones might feel good in the moment but don’t get the job done? 
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March
25,
2025
| 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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February
10,
2025
| 08:00 AM America/Chicago
A Tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas City, Kansas, has people on edge. An OSF infectious disease physician has what you need to know.
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January
29,
2025
| 08:00 AM America/Chicago
Bathrooms are filled with germ-breeding objects, and your toilet isn’t the sole culprit. Showers, toothbrushes, soap dispensers and any surface can be added to the germy list.
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January
22,
2025
| 08:00 AM America/Chicago
Flush away any phone scrolling habits while you're on the toilet. New warnings link long toilet time and health concerns. 
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January
07,
2025
| 08:00 AM America/Chicago
On the final installment, our expert compares breastfeeding and formula feeding. Which takes more time?
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2024
December
24,
2024
| 07:21 AM America/Chicago
Organic carrots, ground beef and slivered onions on McDonald’s Quarter Pounders® were all linked to E. coli outbreaks this fall. Dr. Doug Kasper shares helpful food safety guidance.
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December
11,
2024
| 10:00 AM America/Chicago
Organic carrots, ground beef and slivered onions on McDonald’s Quarter Pounders® were all linked to E. coli outbreaks this fall. Dr. Doug Kasper shares helpful food safety guidance.
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October
10,
2024
| 11:09 AM America/Chicago
Listeria concerns connected to BrucePac ready-to-eat meat and poultry has impacted around 10 million pounds of deli meat, causing recalls nationwide.
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October
01,
2024
| 08:00 AM America/Chicago
In part two of a two part story on hygiene myths, our expert discusses water temperature, ear and wound cleaning and the “five second rule.”
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August
28,
2024
| 14:00 PM America/Chicago
Summer may be winding down, but health care providers want you to know that heat rash can happen year-round. 
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August
28,
2024
| 08:00 AM America/Chicago
As we approach another flu season, health care providers are once and for all debunking some hygiene myths. 
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August
14,
2024
| 08:00 AM America/Chicago
Something to consider when building healthy habits during back-to-school season: the mouth is the gateway to the body.
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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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2023
October
31,
2023
| 12:47 PM America/Chicago
Bloating is not uncommon, but it has many causes. So it's important to see a health care provider if symptoms persist.
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July
24,
2023
| 07:44 AM America/Chicago
Gum disease from poor oral hygiene can impact other body parts.
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