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Dietitians recommend being smart when making resolutions pertaining to weight loss this year. 

Don't look now, but winter has arrived. Follow these tips to keep yourself safe and out of the emergency department. 

Whether you're a wrestler or mailman, men like John Cena need to be careful when it comes to skin cancer. 

More than 50 million people deal with some ringing in their ears. For most it's no big deal, but for others it could be tinnitus and worth mentioning to your doctor. 

Cardiac arrest isn't just a problem men experience. Nearly half of all cases involve women who may not realize they're in trouble. 

There's a saying, “If it's too loud, you're too old.” But a recent study finds young people who display poor listening habits could have hearing problems sooner than later. 

Lighthouse parenting is a concept that combines nurturing and rules while giving children space to grow and learn. 

Lighthouse parenting is a concept that combines nurturing and rules while giving children space to grow and learn. 

This year's World Series is missing a key voice  -  Charley Steiner. The popular broadcaster recently announced he's been battling multiple myeloma.

NFL coach Jim Harbaugh left his team's game after experiencing atrial fibrillation also known as Afib. It's the most common type of heart arrhythmia.

If you've ever felt a sharp pain in the bottom of your foot it might be plantar fasciitis, a common injury that affects one in 10 people. 

Drinking water is good, unless you consume too much. Our kidneys can only handle up to one liter of water an hour and anything over that can lead to vomiting, confusion or worse. 

Recent OSF OnCall Digital Hospital patient, former broadcaster and ag leader Colleen Callahan, recommends the personalized care at home as a digital hospital patient.

The U.S. is seeing more cases of measles this year due to the number of unvaccinated people and more international travel. Symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose and rash. 

Comedian Amy Schumer recently announced she has Cushing syndrome, a disorder where your body makes too much cortisol. 

OSF OnCall has launched its Digital Hospital program in the Rockford area to provide hospital-level care at home for qualifying patients.

Heart Valve Disease is a growing problem among older adults. It can happen to anyone and the risk increases as you age, but it's problem that's treatable. 

Bronny James is back on the basketball court after experiencing a congenital heart defect, a condition that many times develops in pregnancy and goes undetected. 

Country star Toby Keith is one of about 26,000 people diagnosed every year with stomach cancer. Experts say if you notice anything out of the ordinary, let your doctor know right away. 

The key to fighting lung cancer is finding it early. And thanks to an advanced procedure, doctors are finding the smallest lung masses which is leading to quicker treatment. 

While it has many potential benefits, experts are clear that bone broth is not a meal by itself. 

For the first time, the American Cancer Society is reporting that colon and rectal cancers have come leading causes of cancer death in younger adults, just another example of an alarming trend. 

OSF OnCall is bringing its Digital Hospital to OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, allowing patients who qualify to receive hospital-level care at home.

Linda Norcross had never experienced a major health problem in her life until an abdominal aortic aneurysm changed that. 

Hospitals around the country learned during COVID the importance of telehealth medicine. Now, it's being offered to nursing students as part of their studies. 

With Thanksgiving and other celebrations fast approaching, holiday eating will be in overdrive. That's why it's important to play it safe when it comes to preparing your snacks and meals. 

When you're feeling sick, it's understandable to want a prescription from your doctor. But an infection doesn't always respond to treatment due to antibiotic resistance. 

Paving the way for the future of health care workers, OSF HealthCare is pleased to announce a 42% increase in enrollment in the fall 2023 semester in the OSF colleges of nursing. Most of the enrollment has been into the graduate program, with …

Best known as the “kissing disease,” mononucleosis is a viral illness that is spread through another person's infected saliva. Common symptoms include sore throat, headache and fatigue. 

A kidney infection occurs when bacteria gets into one or both of the kidneys. Symptoms include chills, fever and dull back pain.