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Fears of the unknown are normal, but AI can be useful to your health if you can navigate it.

A recent study from the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) suggests women are more than twice as likely to die after a heart attack than men. The study included 884 patients, and 27% of them were women with an average age of 67. The average age of ...

With kids out of school and farmers in the fields, experts say now is the time to review the basics of farm safety.

Summer is a great time to start a walking program. Walking provides many health benefits and isn't a taxing workout.

A study finds that epidurals can help mother and baby bond and it may decrease the risk of postpartum depression. 

June is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)  awareness month.

Experts say while most bug bites are not serious, there are times when you need to see a health care provider immediately.

Don't Sleep on Sleep Apnea. The More Than a Snore campaign looks to address the condition.

June 1st begins CPR and AED Awareness Week. A smartphone app used by OSF HealthCare trains you on both lifesaving techniques. 

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.

The last Wednesday in May is National Senior Health & Fitness Day. It's the perfect time to take stock of heart health.

It's time to get out and enjoy the sun, but men need to be especially careful due to a greater risk of developing melanoma. 

OnCall Urgent Care Clinics in the Chicago area have bilingual staff on-site to meet patients' needs. 

The latest workout to captivate social media requires you to dust off your math skills: three miles per hour on a treadmill at an incline of 12% for 30 minutes. 

Taylor Swift fans have another reason to celebrate: one of her songs could help save the life of someone in cardiac arrest.

There’s no debating that being a first responder is stressful, but it’s rewarding, says one longtime OSF Mission Partner who trains those workers.

A key to having a heart-healthy lifestyle is sleep. OSF HealthCare doctors describe how poor sleeping habits can have negative long-lasting impacts.

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. 

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

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

The FDA approved the first RSV vaccine for people ages 60 and over. But the vaccine rollout could soon impact soon-to-be mothers.

After three years of shut-downs, mask mandates and social distancing, COVID-19 is no longer a public health emergency.

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.

Much has been made about bone broth lately thanks to comments made by actress Gwyneth Paltrow. While it has many potential benefits, experts are clear that bone broth is not a meal by itself. 

Nearly 1 in 10 Americans battle depression. How support from just one person can make all the difference.

Television personality and conservationist Bindi Irwin recently spoke on social media about her struggle with endometriosis. It's a disease all women should be aware of.

Pancreatic cancer is not a common cancer, but there have been a few celebrities over the years who've died from the disease. The latest is TV host Jerry Springer who died at the age of 79. 

Technology to fight against breast cancer is improving. Hear what breast health resources are offered at OSF HealthCare.

Before you head out for that hike, health care experts remind you to take precautions to avoid tick bites.

A cutting-edge stroke drug recently rolled out at OSF HealthCare, Tenecteplase, is already turning the tide for people who have suffered a stroke.