Articles tagged with 'family' | OSF HealthCare

An OSF child psychologist says the Inside Out movies get a lot right when it comes to kids' emotions and how parents can help.

Gallstones can be a mystery, but you should know the signs and if you need the gallbladder removed entirely.

Allergic rhinitis, commonly known as hay fever, is seen in up to 40% of children, according to an OSF HealthCare pediatrician.

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

OSF HealthCare and Mothers’ Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes (WGL) have opened an easily accessible donor milk dispensary at OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois.

The last day in February marks Rare Disease Day. It's a time when one OSF Mission Partner encourages others to support rare disease awareness.

Anal and rectal cancer occur in parts of the body near each other, and they both have prevention steps and time-tested treatments.

This bull riding OSF patient is an example of how staying active during cancer can help the fight.

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

Many people don’t want to talk about vein issues because they don’t know about the range of treatment, says one OSF surgeon.

Bloating is not uncommon, but it has many causes. So it's important to see a health care provider if symptoms persist.

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, experts are reframing the thinking about treatment of the disease: it doesn’t have to mean loss of your breasts.

When helping someone with a terminal illness, sometimes just listening is the best medicine.

Early detection of issues like breast cancer can mean a better outcome.

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

Helping children feel comfortable in their home will lead to healthier and more successful times during those formative years.

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

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

Older adults need to keep mental health care in mind and know the resources available to help with concerns unique to that age group.

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.

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. 

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.

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?

During Occupational Therapy Month, one OSF HealthCare patient is talking about how a care plan tailored to Parkinson's symptoms helped her.

It’s important for kids to establish good eating behaviors early. An OSF HealthCare pediatrician has a checklist for parents.