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People everywhere are conquering their cabin fever and are enjoying the great outdoors after a long, bitter winter. But before you head out for that hike, health care experts remind you to take precautions to avoid tick bites. The Centers for Dise...

The OSF HealthCare downtown Peoria Ministry Headquarters project on SW Adams St. has been approved for historic tax credits and is moving forward. Not only will full construction soon begin, but a new agreement has also been reached which will result...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is calling the latest drug resistant fungus that has shown up in Illinois “a serious global health threat.” It’s called Candida auris and it first showed up in the United States in 2015. The bulk of t...

Rock icon Mick Jagger reportedly had heart valve replacement surgery in New York this week, and multiple reports say the procedure was a success, and the Rolling Stones frontman is in great health. On March 30th the Rolling Stones postponed the No...

From phones to tablets – televisions to gaming systems, screen time has become a regular part of the day for people everywhere. In fact, a 2018 Nielsen report found that the average American spends 11 hours a day staring at screens. That time onli...

Facebook has been under scrutiny for privacy concerns but that isn’t stopping the social network from rolling out a new blood donation tool under its Social Good platform. The platform is aimed at helping non-profits and community organizations. F...

OSF HealthCare is taking a leadership role in an effort to keep conscience protections in place and protect the sanctity of life.During a news conference Thursday, March 28, in Springfield, Illinois, OSF HealthCare joined Illinois’ six Catholic bisho...

It’s time for America to get moving. A recent large-scale study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) shows inactivity can be worse for you than smoking, diabetes or having heart disease. Despite that, the Centers for...

To say it was a long winter could almost be an understatement. Between frequent snow and ice storms and continual freezing temperatures, plus a few record-breaking cold days - many of us have been in physical hibernation. In other words, not very act...

It’s been nearly ten years since actor Patrick Swayze died from pancreatic cancer at the age of 57, 20 months after his diagnosis. And now comes word that Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer at 78. He’s vow...

National Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2019 is observed Monday February 25 through Sunday March 3, with a goal of educating and helping those living with an eating disorder, as well as friends and family members who want to help. “There is a lot...

Most people probably don’t need an excuse to book a long-weekend getaway with close friends – especially women. But now there may be science to back your excuse for a girls’ trip! Studies have shown friendship can extend life expectancy, lower cha...

February is American Heart Month. As the month winds down, cardiologists hope that by raising awareness of heart disease, risk factors and prevention methods, the public can head into the year ahead armed with new heart health knowledge. “I’m real...

It's a lesson they hope they never have to use. However, its the reality of being a teacher today. Incidents that could result in serious injury can happen anywhere at any time. School districts have become acutely aware that their commitment to s...

The health risks are numerous for people who are overweight. Primary concerns have always been heart disease and diabetes.In some cases, cancer too can be directly correlated to obesity. Now, a new study by the American Cancer Society suggests can...

On television shows or in movies, heart attacks are often portrayed as painful, chest-clutching events. While this is sometimes the case, there are often less dramatic and lesser-known symptoms that signal a major heart event is occurring. A study...

Plenty of revelers rang in the New Year with wellness resolutions – vowing to lose weight, move more, or just eat healthier. But in the gloom of a frozen February, sometimes those resolutions are left in the rearview mirror. According to Maggie St...

While the largest outbreak is in the northwest US, enough cases of measles have popped up in other states - including Illinois - for physicians to caution parents to get their children and themselves vaccinated. That's because measles is highly co...

For people living with diabetes, foot care is paramount. Minor issues can turn into serious infections and lead to major complications or even amputation. Diligent foot care is even more important in the winter months, when cold temperatures and s...

Record breaking cold temperatures have settled upon much of the Midwest. These frigid conditions are not only dangerous to our appendages, but also our heart.  Recent research from Lund University in Sweden shows that the risk of a heart attack gr...

Don’t let the ice have you slipping and sliding away. According to the National Safety Council, 25,000 slip, trip and fall accidents occur daily in the United States. Nearly all injuries from slips and falls on snow and ice fall under the class...

The Midwest is still digging out of a major winter storm that hit in early January, with another storm – and the snow that comes with it – on track for this weekend. That’ll make for a lot of snow shoveling, and the potential for serious injury. M...

2019 brought with it widespread incidence of influenza across the United States, with the majority of states reporting regional or widespread flu activity. There have been reports of people diagnosed with H1N1 influenza, the strain identified in t...

While surveys show fewer people are doing it than previously, losing weight is still at the top of the list for New Year's resolutions in 2019. But, as most of us know, it's easier said than done. There are plenty of considerations when committing...

The confetti is cleaned up and the New Year is underway. As we get our footing in 2019, millions of people are now working on their resolutions, with some of the most popular goals centering on starting or improving healthy habits. Each year some ...

Mammography remains the gold-standard imaging tool for early detection of breast cancer but some women might need additional screening. That includes women who have dense breasts. A new Illinois law which went into effect January 1 requires any fa...

As we switch our thought process from Santa and his reindeer to resolutions, people everywhere are starting to think about what they want to accomplish over the next year. An important resolution for many is to quit smoking, and according to healt...

Self-care is a new buzzword these days and it can be a great prescription for better overall health. It is a way of recharging yourself so you can be ready to be of service to others. If you're looking for ideas, just type #self care into the search ...

According to the National Opinion Research Center (NORC) at the University of Chicago, more that 40 percent of American adults have not received a flu shot this year and don't plan to do so.  That's despite pleas from federal, state and local heal...

Tis' the season to be jolly, but it doesn't mean your belly needs to be as big as Santa's. Sure, the temptations are as plentiful as the array of food that will greet you at every holiday party and family dinner. However, a little will power and s...