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2026
September
07,
2026
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10:03 AM
America/Chicago
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?
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August
17,
2026
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10:30 AM
America/Chicago
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.
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July
21,
2026
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
School will be back in session soon. What’s the real scoop on weight gain in college? What are ways to avoid it? An OSF dietitian weighs in.
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May
28,
2026
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
Here’s how to keep your health in mind ahead of summer vacations, whether across town or across the world.
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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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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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February
04,
2026
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06:57 AM
America/Chicago
The OSF cancer center in Danville, Illinois, is now offering low-dose radiotherapy to treat osteoarthritis and other inflammatory and degenerative conditions of the tendons, joints and soft tissues.
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2025
December
29,
2025
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09:57 AM
America/Chicago
Old age issues like Parkinson's disease bring mental health concerns. Small group therapy is one way to help.
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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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July
14,
2025
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09:56 AM
America/Chicago
Lance Bass is among those who have shared a diabetes diagnosis that was later found to be Type 1.5. Now, providers are continuing to educate the public about this relatively new term.
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May
01,
2025
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13:52 PM
America/Chicago
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.
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April
23,
2025
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
We know processed foods aren't the best for our health. But sometimes it's a matter of convenience. So, how can we find healthier processed options?
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March
05,
2025
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07:55 AM
America/Chicago
An online search will yield plenty of at-home hacks for migraines. They're not cure-alls, but some are actually backed up by science.
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February
18,
2025
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09:31 AM
America/Chicago
An OSF physician hopes a recent Saturday Night Live skit reaches young men who are reluctant to get a primary care provider.
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2023
October
31,
2023
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12:47 PM
America/Chicago
Bloating is not uncommon, but it has many causes. So it's important to see a health care provider if symptoms persist.
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October
04,
2023
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12:15 PM
America/Chicago
Early detection of issues like breast cancer can mean a better outcome.
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May
01,
2023
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09:32 AM
America/Chicago
A cutting-edge stroke drug rolled out at OSF HealthCare, Tenecteplase, is already turning the tide for people who have suffered a stroke.
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April
10,
2023
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16:59 PM
America/Chicago
Patient navigators not only help with care but make sure life-saving appointments aren’t missed.
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March
02,
2023
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14:09 PM
America/Chicago
Blood clots are a serious and growing health issue affecting an estimated 900,000 Americans each year resulting in nearly 100,000 deaths.
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January
31,
2023
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09:18 AM
America/Chicago
A new report from the Pew Research Center says children's' mental health is a top concern for parents. It comes as kids have been getting their first taste of a post-COVID, normal school year. But some pandemic habits – staring at a screen all day, …
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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
September
27,
2022
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15:52 PM
America/Chicago
It’s a perfect time to change lifestyles to avoid cholesterol problems as we enter the holiday eating season.
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