Articles tagged with 'feature' | OSF HealthCare

Door to balloon time measures the time between when a patient has first contact with a medical professional to when a balloon is placed in their heart’s arteries to resume blood flow. ...

Bullying has been an issue for years. In fact, at least one in five students report being bullied. But what if it’s your child who is the bully? ...

Lupus is an autoimmune disease that's frustrating for so many reasons – there's no cure,  there are many symptoms and every day can be challenging for those affected. ...

Actress Jane Fonda has revealed that she has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL). The news has people wondering: What exactly is NHL?...

Experts are talking about what to do and what to expect from your care team if you have heart attack symptoms....

While most people with COVID see improvement within 30 days, about 5% of people with COVID-19 are suffering a long-lasting loss of smell or taste, according to a recent study. ...

The CDC and ACIP recommend a higher-dose flu vaccine for people 65 and older....

Days of summer sun into the evening hours have come to an end. This typical sign of changing seasons can also come with a change in mood for those who suffer from seasonal affective disorder, or SAD....

People across the United States have been turning to essential oils more and more frequently in recent years, but are they really good for your health?...

For years, colon cancer was believed to be an “old person’s disease.” A study revealed that young patients ages 20 to 29 have seen the highest spike in cases....

It can be an embarrassing ailment, but experts say it’s time to talk about urinary incontinence....

Screen time, physical activity and healthy food and drink are all things for parents to keep an eye on in maintaining their child's mental health....

Ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th,, experts are reminding you there are resources to bridge the gap between “what do I do?” and “I have the care I need.”...

Professional fighter Paddy Pimblett recently opened up about the loss of a friend to suicide, underscoring the need for everyone to watch out for their loved ones....

With schools back in full swing and in person, kids are spending more time with classmates than they have since early 2020....

One of the latest TikTok trends has medical professionals concerned. An OSF sleep physician gives her take on mouth taping for sleep....

Shingles is no fun. It's painful, uncomfortable and unnecessary. The best way to avoid shingles is to get vaccinated as soon as possible. ...

It’s a hard-to-pronounce condition, but it’s one to take seriously because it can lead to loss of limbs....

Some have called sitting the new smoking. While it's up for debate,  being sedentary is detrimental to our health from a risk of obesity, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. It's time to get moving. ...

Almost everyone suffers from bouts of insomnia from time to time. In fact, nearly 60 million Americans a year experience insomnia and wake up feeling unrefreshed. The common sleep disorder can make it hard to fall asleep, hard to stay asleep, or caus...

Health experts are warning about the health risks associated with the latest popular TikTok trend for storing avocados....

A new test could identify if there is a genetic risk for a miscarriage....

A new photoscreening test is helping pediatricians diagnose vision issues early - getting kids on the right track for learning and life....

Actor Ashton Kutcher recently revealed he had been diagnosed with vasculitis. Before understanding vasculitis, it is important to understand autoimmune diseases and their complexity....

Children are returning to the classroom, which means exposure to influenza and norovirus, better known as the stomach flu. It's important to know the difference and how to treat each illness. ...

Vitamins are critical for our health. Taking a daily vitamin of some sort may seem beneficial, but it is important to make sure you are not overconsuming them....

Issues like hepatitis and acid reflux that were once cumbersome to tackle now have a wealth of knowledge. And for patients, that means easier treatment....

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says reading aloud with young children encourages specific early literacy skills needed to promote school readiness....

Cardiovascular risk factors and cardiovascular disease could rise dramatically in the coming decades. An OSF cardiologist talks risk factors and prevention....

As patients with dementia struggle with emotional responses, hospitals are finding that doll therapy can help. Not only does it help calm patients, it helps reduce fall rates during a hospital stay. ...