2026
October
07,
2026
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
A COPD diagnosis might bring fear and uncertainty. But treatment has progressed in recent years, and a diagnosis doesn’t automatically mean a reduced quality of life.
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May
19,
2026
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month. Are you someone who needs their voice for work? Our speech pathologist gives everyday tips to maintain your vocal cords.
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February
02,
2026
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09:40 AM
America/Chicago
You’re cleaning your house, and you spot it: black spots that could be mold. Do you need to make a doctor's appointment? Do you need to call a professional to remove the substance?
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January
06,
2026
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07:38 AM
America/Chicago
Can’t stop coughing? It’s a common question happening with all of the upper respiratory illness going around. Dr. Juanbosco Ayala gives tips on how to treat mild symptoms at home.
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2025
November
04,
2025
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
November is COPD Awareness Month, corresponding with prime time for the disease. You can’t get rid of COPD, but treatment can improve quality of life.
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November
03,
2025
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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
29,
2025
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11:15 AM
America/Chicago
As respiratory virus season kicks into gear, OSF OnCall offers 24/7 virtual urgent care for minor illnesses and injuries, with online interviews or video visits.
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October
28,
2025
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
Bronchiolitis is similar to bronchitis, and parents should be aware of it this fall and winter.
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October
22,
2025
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
For parents, it’s a yearly dance with kids at school and family gatherings that help spread germs. Kimberly Walker, MD, a family medicine physician at OSF HealthCare, has some helpful advice.
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October
21,
2025
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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
09,
2025
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
The late summer-early fall period is when respiratory illnesses begin their upswing. The latest news from health officials concerns a new variant of COVID-19 that brings a bad sore throat.
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July
07,
2025
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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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April
13,
2025
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
HBO's “The Last of Us” returns for season 2. While a Cordyceps zombie apocalypse might be unrealistic, fungal threats do exist. Dr. Sharjeel Ahmad explains.
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January
06,
2025
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13:00 PM
America/Chicago
Coughing can be normal, but coughing up things like vomit and blood should be looked into quickly.
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2024
September
03,
2024
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02:00 AM
America/Chicago
September is Sepsis Awareness Month. Officials want you to know how hospitals fight sepsis and when to speak up. One case in East Central Illinois is proof.
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February
05,
2024
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09:00 AM
America/Chicago
COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza cases are all on the decline since the beginning of 2024 according to data reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).But many patients who experience one of these …
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2023
December
28,
2023
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11:45 AM
America/Chicago
¿No puede dejar de toser? Es algo que suele suceder con todas las enfermedades de las vías respiratorias altas, como los refriados, la gripe y el virus respiratorio sincitial.
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December
20,
2023
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09:57 AM
America/Chicago
There's a high note when it comes to singing. Do you have a lingering cough? Learn more in this week's Health Highlights.
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December
07,
2023
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14:05 PM
America/Chicago
OSF HealthCare hospitals and clinics across the state are seeing a significant uptick in patients to begin December. The heavy increase in patients can lead to elevated exposure of germs and viruses, plus longer wait times.
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2022
September
07,
2022
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11:06 AM
America/Chicago
It can be an embarrassing ailment, but experts say it’s time to talk about urinary incontinence.
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