Articles tagged with 'medication' | OSF HealthCare

Weight loss drugs are more popular than ever, leading people to seek options that are quicker and cheaper than an in-person doctor visit. How can you tell if online pharmacies are legitimate?

If you must have an extended stay in the hospital, you and your loved ones should know ahead of time what personal items to bring.

With outdoor sports like football getting underway soon, experts want people with asthma to know how to exercise and avoid a flare up.

Summer sun rays are a primary source of vitamin D, an important tool for our body. Should you be concerned that you’re getting too much or too little vitamin D?

Hot weather can affect both your medications and your health, so store medicines out of heat and humidity, stay hydrated, and ask your pharmacist how to use them safely in the heat and sunshine.

One OSF behavioral health provider is debunking myths about mental health care so you can get the most out of your therapy sessions. 

A healthy diet isn’t a cure-all for liver issues, but it can help. An OSF gastroenterology provider explores the Mediterranean diet as one option.

There is some evidence for migraines caused by changes in barometric pressure, such as summer thunderstorms. There are ways to lessen the impact of the headaches.

Here’s how to keep your health in mind ahead of summer vacations, whether across town or across the world.

During Mental Health Awareness Month, Kren Harmon, a licensed clinical social worker at OSF HealthCare, is talking about the scores of misinformation regarding seniors and mental health care.

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, corresponding with outdoor warm weather activities. Skin lesions come in many forms, and you should know when to see an expert.

New guidelines from the American Heart Association and other leading health organizations call for lowering targets for LDL cholesterol.

April is National Foot Health Awareness Month. One thing to know about: trimming too low is one cause of annoying ingrown toenails.

From misconceptions about symptoms to stereotypes about drugs like Adderall, there’s a lot to parse out when getting treatment for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Health care providers want women to know perimenopause is a normal part of aging, and symptoms are treatable.

If your health care provider says “spine disorder,” you might stop in your tracks. But you don’t have to. Learn how these issues are a spectrum and what is and isn't concerning.

January 23 is Maternal Health Awareness Day. Something to learn about: Perinatal mood, anxiety and depression.

January 23 is Maternal Health Awareness Day. Mothers-to-be who are taking medication for a mental health issue may wonder: will the medication harm my baby?

During basketball season, you might hear the terms “hernia” and “sports hernia.” They're different, but each should be taken seriously.

Enjoy holiday meals and don't overeat, says one OSF physician. It’s not a race.

Exposure to frigid temperatures can have serious consequences.

Holiday meals bring sweets in bountiful amounts. People with diabetes must closely monitor their intake of sugar and carbohydrates.

Bronchiolitis is similar to bronchitis, and parents should be aware of it this fall and winter.

October is Menopause Awareness Month. Be wary of over-the-counter cure-alls for menopause symptoms, says one OSF HealthCare gynecologist.

With temperatures cooling, we’re entering the peak season for sore throats. Many cases have time-tested treatments, but some can have serious complications.

October is Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month. One treatment is medication assisted recovery. The concept might sound counterintuitive, but it's becoming more common.

In this installment, our expert talks about traveling with a medical condition, avoiding illnesses in crowded areas, sleep, food and drink and more.

Burnout means different things to different people. But one thing’s for sure: you should know the skills to cope with it to avoid a mental health crisis.

One OSF Mission Partner saw his whole body change for the better in cardiac rehabilitation. Now he's telling others what to expect.

May is Stroke Awareness Month. Danville, Illinois, radio host Laura Williams learned stroke symptoms from OSF. Later, she would use that knowledge to save her life.