Articles tagged with 'feature' | OSF HealthCare

An Albuterol shortage is impacting pharmacies across the U.S. OSF's Lung & Pulmonology team breaks down alternatives and healthy habits....

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

Too much technology isn't always good.  “Tech neck” is the stressing of muscles while looking down at computers and phones which can cause problems from joint inflammation to pinched nerves. ...

As grilling season returns, hear how to keep an unwanted ingredient off your barbecue grill....

The unpleasant symptoms of kidney stones - particularly the sharp, stabbing pain in your flank - are why prevention is key....

The American Diabetes Association designates the fourth Tuesday in March as Diabetes Alert Day®, a time to understand the seriousness of the disease and know your risk....

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

Severe cases of group A strep are spreading quickly throughout the region. How you can keep yourself and your children safe....

Colon cancer screening may seem like a strange addition to life’s checklist for people in their 20s, 30s, and 40s, but colorectal cancer diagnoses are on the rise in younger people. ...

As Hollywood stars bring Ozempic into the limelight, the OSF Weight Management team walks through healthy lifestyle choices....

New research shows the Mediterranean diet - a popular choice among experts - could reduce dementia risk....

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....

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....

During Sleep Awareness Week, experts are reminding you about best practices for infants....

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

As we prepare to spring forward this weekend, health experts issue a wake-up call to Congress on daylight saving time....

A recent study finds troubling risk factors in zero-calorie sweeteners. Hear from healthcare providers about healthy alternatives....

Former President Jimmy Carter has made the decision to spend the rest of his life in hospice care.  According to experts, the goal of hospice is to make the end of life as meaningful as possible. ...

When grocery shopping, you should know what phrases like “organic” and “natural” really mean for your health....

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

Blood clots are a serious and growing health issue affecting an estimated 900,000 Americans each year resulting in nearly 100,000 deaths....

Between 4 and 10 million people experience carpal tunnel syndrome. If you ever feel numbness, tingling or weakness in your wrist or hand, it might be worth a visit to your doctor. ...

An OSF HealthCare cardiologist has studied how heart rate variability aligns with and benefits from certain musical numbers....

An OSF HealthCare physician says claims about body cleanses should be scrutinized. Talk to your health care provider before starting any significant treatment....

Patrick Mahomes reinjured a high ankle sprain in Super Bowl 57. It's a reminder to follow the right steps to heal a sprain....

Heart Valve Disease is a growing problem among older adults. It can happen to anyone and the risk increases as you age, but it's problem that's treatable. ...

Talk to your health care provider about heart health risk factors and what heart screenings you need....

Actor Tom Sizemore made headlines recently when he suffered a brain aneurysm at his Los Angeles home. Symptoms can include blurred vision, dizziness and severe headaches. ...

Is your baby getting to the age where you're looking to add solid foods to their diet? There are some tips to help the transition go smoothly....

A recent study shows that older adults who walk 6,000 steps a day can  reduce their chances of a heart attack by 50%. But there are other ways to get in those important steps. ...