2026
July
28,
2026
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
August is Breastfeeding Month. Whether choosing that route or formula, feeding might bring speed bumps to start. Experts have alternatives.
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July
27,
2026
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10:30 AM
America/Chicago
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.
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April
15,
2026
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
Warm weather means more outdoor activities involving alcohol. Read about the consequences of excessive drinking.
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March
16,
2026
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10:08 AM
America/Chicago
In part two of this story on supporting new moms, our lactation consultant talks about postpartum loneliness, educating families together and more.
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March
02,
2026
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10:30 AM
America/Chicago
Bringing a baby home from the hospital is stressful, but exciting. Rightfully so, much of the focus is on the child's health. But don't forget about mom's needs.
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February
24,
2026
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
March 1 is Baby Sleep Day, a time to remind parents about best practices to keep young ones safe and healthy.
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February
23,
2026
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09:18 AM
America/Chicago
Health care providers want women to know perimenopause is a normal part of aging, and symptoms are treatable.
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January
14,
2026
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
January 23 is Maternal Health Awareness Day. Something to learn about: Perinatal mood, anxiety and depression.
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January
13,
2026
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
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?
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2025
November
19,
2025
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
Holiday meals bring sweets in bountiful amounts. People with diabetes must closely monitor their intake of sugar and carbohydrates.
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August
28,
2025
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09:47 AM
America/Chicago
A pediatrician may care for your child well into their teenage years. So it's important to find the right one who will mesh with both you and your child.
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June
24,
2025
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
New parents should watch for ankyloglossia and decide if surgery is needed sooner than later.
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February
13,
2025
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
Moms-to-be ask a lot of questions about which foods are OK for them and baby. On today's menu: onions! What's the right way to introduce them to your child?
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January
07,
2025
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
On the final installment, our expert compares breastfeeding and formula feeding. Which takes more time?
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January
02,
2025
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
In this week's chapter: breastfeeding while sick, breastfeeding and future pregnancies and when to wean your child off the breast.
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2024
December
26,
2024
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
This week's installment is all about what mom should and shouldn't put in her body while breastfeeding.
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October
23,
2024
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16:39 PM
America/Chicago
Your exercise routine doesn't need to get tossed aside during pregnancy! Dr. Mfowethu Langeni breaks down what exercises can be beneficial for you and your baby!
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October
14,
2024
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
Your exercise routine doesn't need to get tossed aside during pregnancy! Dr. Mfowethu Langeni breaks down what exercises can be beneficial for you and your baby!
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October
03,
2024
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10:57 AM
America/Chicago
RSV season starts in October, and infants are most at risk in the pediatric population. Dr. Kinnera Are, a pediatrician with OSF HealthCare, shares how to protect your infants from RSV.
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March
27,
2024
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08:54 AM
America/Chicago
Addressing what can help a pregnant woman with her mental health, and how women can spot risk factors for sudden cardiac arrest. These are the topics addressed in this week's Health Highlights.
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2023
October
31,
2023
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09:36 AM
America/Chicago
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to understand the seriousness of the disease and know your risk.
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July
17,
2023
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14:56 PM
America/Chicago
The FDA approved the first RSV vaccine for people ages 60 and over. But the vaccine rollout could soon impact soon-to-be mothers.
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February
16,
2023
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18:22 PM
America/Chicago
Is your baby getting to the age where you're looking to add solid foods to their diet? There are some tips to help the transition go smoothly.
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January
23,
2023
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13:44 PM
America/Chicago
OSF HealthCare and University of Illinois Chicago are jointly researching best messages to convince women there are risks associated with consuming cannabis during pregnancy.
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January
23,
2023
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10:36 AM
America/Chicago
The statistics on hepatitis B might make eyeballs widen, but an OSF HealthCare gastroenterologist says they are not a reason to panic.
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2022
December
28,
2022
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15:00 PM
America/Chicago
A recent study reveals that caffeine during pregnancy can impact a child's height. While it's nothing to be overly concerned with, cutting back on caffeine intake is never a bad thing.
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October
12,
2022
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09:23 AM
America/Chicago
Reality star Kelly Osbourne made news recently with her diagnosis of gestational diabetes. While it typically resolves itself following pregnancy, this diagnosis is becoming more common.
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