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The Midwest is getting hit with a blast of icy, cold weather. It may seem like a great time to hunker down indoors, but getting outdoor activity in, even in the cold months, certainly has its benefits. “We need to get outside and get our vitamin D...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Coronary heart disease is the most common type of heart disease. About 18.2 million adults age 20 and older have coronary heart disease and about 2 in 10 deaths from this disease happen in adults younger than 65 years old.  But there's a surgical ...

Whole Foods Global Market named “Zero Proof Drinks” among its Top Ten Food Trends for 2020 and it’s in direct response to the fact that the largest generation of consumers, millennials, is drinking less. The Beverage Information Group reports beer...

Everyone has fat. Big or small, people need body fat for many reasons. It supports your organs, stores energy and even helps build organs. But too much of anything can be a bad thing, and that includes what is called visceral fat.  "Visceral fat i...

Editor's note: CDC reports flu-related deaths in the U.S. has reached 14,000 with three pediatric deaths in Illinois and 1 in Michicagn.  Story was updated 3 p.m.  2/14/2020 to reflect updated number of deaths nationally and pediatric deaths in Illin...

January is National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. According to the American Cancer Society, 13,800 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cervical cancer and 4,290 will lose their lives to the disease this year. However, unlike many cancers, ...

We've all been there before. That time when you notice a pain in your chest that may radiate to your back, neck, throat or jaw. Does it mean you're having a cardiac event or is simply a case of heartburn?  Heartburn or acid indigestion is related ...

Editor's note: This story updated as of  Friday, January 31. OSF HealthCare leaders have been closely monitoring all developments with the latest coronavirus and despite the World Health Organization's declaration that it is now a global health em...

Most of us understand that getting older can also mean a loss of friends and a greater feeling of loneliness but new research reveals millennials are feeling lonelier than Baby Boomers these days. According to results of a survey by marketing rese...

A new Centers for Disease Control (CDC) study published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics is sounding alarm bells for health experts across the county. According to researchers, one in five American adolescents, and one in four young adults are now livi...

As adults, most of us are tethered to our phones. In fact, we often feel something is missing if we don’t have it. Children are now modeling that behavior and so it begs the question, how much is too much when it comes to screen time for kids? The...

Pneumonia is often thought of an illness that is common in the young and the elderly. But when celebrities like Savannah Guthrie and Oprah Winfrey make their bouts with pneumonia public, it’s an important reminder that anyone is susceptible to coming...

The confetti is cleaned up and the New Year is underway. As we get our footing in 2020, 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 ...

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 2020. But, as most of us know, it's easier said than done. There are plenty of considerations when committing...

As a nation, obesity has been a serious health care stumbling block. According to the National Institutes of Health, an estimated 300,000 deaths per year are due to the obesity epidemic. Now, new research is painting a bleak picture for the future. S...

Every year during the holidays, many of us are spending lots of time with family and friends and we often get the kind of holiday gift no one wants – a virus. Many people catch the seasonal flu virus, common cold or get sick from other infections. Th...

The holiday season is upon us, along with everything that comes with it – decorations, celebrations, shopping, special meals, and for many, a big side of stress. According to a poll by the American Psychological Association, nearly a quarter of Ameri...

As winter sets in and outdoor activity slows down, health care professionals want to remind you to keep moving, despite the season. According to a large scale study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), inactivity can b...

Editor's note: Since this story was published, the FCC board voted to formally establish 988 as a national, three-digit suicide prevention hotline. The number should make it easier to get help. Once it's implemented, people will simply need to call 9...

It is the time of year where families gather and gratitude is passed around the dinner table along with the turkey and trimmings. Reflecting on what you are grateful for might be a time honored tradition during the holiday season, but mental healt...

The holidays are here, and they often come with a major schedule switch for most kids. No school can mean later nights, and lack of sleep can become a big issue. Dr. Kaninika Verma, Director of Sleep Medicine for OSF HealthCare says parents should be...

As we gather with family and friends during the holidays, health care providers want you to think about discussing more than just what flavor of pie to serve or who is bringing what to the gathering. It’s a perfect time to discuss what your wishes...

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...

It’s estimated that Seasonal Affective Disorder, SAD for short, affects 5-million to 8-million people a year in the United States particularly in the colder, winter months when days are shorter and nights are longer. It is thought to be related ...

Thursday November 21 is the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) Great American Smokeout, designed to provide an opportunity for people who smoke to commit to healthy, smoke-free lives. Research published in The Lancet found that that smoking can be at...