Articles tagged with 'eye' | OSF HealthCare

Glaucoma, or damage to the optic nerve, usually lacks symptoms. That's why it's important to know your risks and stay on top of your eye health.

With polio and measles in the news, Phyllis Kemnetz’s polio survival story is a reminder of how far we’ve come with vaccinations.

From head to toe and some other issues you may not think about, here's what kids and adults need to know about wrestling injuries.

This stroke survivor is thriving in tailored rehabilitation at OSF HealthCare. 

People with diabetes are at a greater risk for heart disease and related issues.

This is part one of a two part story on normal newborn behavior. Visit the OSF HealthCare Newsroom soon for part two, featuring tips for mothers who choose to breastfeed.

Women – specifically those 80 and up – may be unaware of stroke risk factors that greatly impact them.

Holiday meals bring sweets in bountiful amounts. People with diabetes must closely monitor their intake of sugar and carbohydrates.

Singing carols this holiday season doesn't just make the room lively. It can help your health.

If you must have an extended stay in the hospital, you and your loved ones should know ahead of time what personal items to bring.

OSF cardiothoracic surgeon: “When we are metabolically healthy, our bodies are properly utilizing the inputs we are giving it."

Telestroke is a form of telemedicine used in Emergency Departments. It allows suspected stroke patients to get life-saving care quicker.

Children spend time with older relatives during the summer, but they may not know how to respond to an emergency in an unfamiliar home.

The tennis-like sport that made a comeback in 2023 remains popular with older adults.

Certain grades and sports require a back-to-school physical. But it's a good idea to get a checkup every year.

Ultrarunning is anything longer than 26.2 miles. It sounds daunting, but it can be a fulfilling summer hobby if you train properly.

Older adults are at a higher risk for a stroke. But the good news: steps to prevent a stroke are the same no matter your age.

Most medical professionals agree there is some evidence for migraines caused by changes in barometric pressure. There are ways to lessen the impact of the headaches.

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

After 97-year-old Dick Van Dyke suffered injuries in a car crash, some are wondering: how old is too old to be behind the wheel?

Couples who sleep in the same bed but are not getting that coveted seven to eight hours of shut eye can slumber with some degree of separation.

A new CDC recommendation says all adults should be screened for hepatitis B at least once.