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It's tough fighting the physical aspect of cancer. But learning to live life after treatments are over is no picnic either. 

A beloved actress opened up about her breast cancer journey and how a routine mammogram followed by additional screening changed her life. 

Get an inside look at the beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen. Blessed Sheen is now one step closer to sainthood.

A viral infection, parvovirus, has been spreading in America. Dr. Doug Kasper, an infectious disease specialist with OSF, breaks down why that is and what you need to know.

Prostate cancer survivor Mark Segobiano encourages men to get checked out if they have urinary changes or other warning signs.

A new report from the CDC says Americans are getting more tired. Chronic fatigue syndrome can play a role. It's a tough ailment to live with, but there are ways to ease the symptoms.

Sleep is a big issue for children now that another school year is here. It's an even larger issue for children with ADHD.

Sixty five beds are available for inpatient behavioral health, addressing long-standing statewide shortage in Illinois for mental health treatment.

A back to school tip: avoid going barefoot to reduce the risk of painful plantar warts.

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.

High school and college athletes are back in weight rooms. In part one of this story on weight room safety, our expert covers posture, knowing your limits and more.

In part one of a two part story on hygiene myths, our expert talks about treating illnesses and how often you should wash off.

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?

August is National Breastfeeding Month. Bringing a new baby home raises the focus on their and mom’s well-being. Toward the top of the list: what and how the child is being fed.

With high school sports ramping up, medical experts stress the importance of keeping young athletes safe. 

Grilling season is here. But before you enjoy those first burgers and brats, take the necessary steps to stay safe. 

OSF HealthCare will deploy nurse-developed DeviceWise™ across its hospitals, giving fast access to guidance for safely managing implanted medical devices during surgeries and procedures.

Heat exhaustion leads to heat stroke. But how do we prevent it from happening? Dr. Brian Curtis breaks down preventative measures during the hot summer months.

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.

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 Mental Health Awareness Month. We take a deep dive into procrastination. There’s a science behind it and how it can affect our health.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It's time to talk about unique mental health challenges for farmers and others in a rural setting, says one OSF expert.

May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. The senior in your life may be asking: why should I keep exercising in my golden years? What’s the right way to do it?

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. A concept to know: big emotions, like anger, sadness and fear. An OSF HealthCare psychotherapist shares some healthy ways to manage them.

Some people are surprised when they first develop allergy symptoms later in life. Don't be. Actually, it's fairly common. 

If you're pulling the bicycle out of the garage for Bike To Work Day in May or just to enjoy warm weather, keep safety tips in mind to avoid a trip to the emergency department.

April is National Foot Health Awareness Month. Bunions and hammer toes are common issues associated with ill-fitting footwear.

Warm weather means more outdoor activities involving alcohol. Read about the consequences of excessive drinking.

April is National Donate Life Month, and few people understand the value of that gift more than April Post. The single mom is now living her best life because of someone else’s sacrifice.