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2026
August
26,
2026
| 08:00 AM America/Chicago
A back to school tip: avoid going barefoot to reduce the risk of painful plantar warts.
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August
10,
2026
| 10:30 AM America/Chicago
In part one of a two part story on hygiene myths, our expert talks about treating illnesses and how often you should wash off.
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August
05,
2026
| 08:00 AM America/Chicago
With outdoor sports like football getting underway soon, experts want people with asthma to know how to exercise and avoid a flare up.
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August
04,
2026
| 08:00 AM America/Chicago
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?
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July
27,
2026
| 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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June
02,
2026
| 08:00 AM America/Chicago
Summer means more time outside and a need to maintain your skin. OSF provider Amber Oberheim say there’s more to it than just daily washes.
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May
28,
2026
| 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
28,
2026
| 08:00 AM America/Chicago
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.
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April
21,
2026
| 08:00 AM America/Chicago
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.
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April
15,
2026
| 08:00 AM America/Chicago
Warm weather means more outdoor activities involving alcohol. Read about the consequences of excessive drinking.
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April
14,
2026
| 08:00 AM America/Chicago
April is National Foot Health Awareness Month. You should know the right way and the wrong way to remove foot calluses.
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April
07,
2026
| 08:00 AM America/Chicago
April is National Foot Health Awareness Month. One thing to know about: trimming too low is one cause of annoying ingrown toenails.
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March
09,
2026
| 10:30 AM America/Chicago
Warming temperatures mean more outdoor exercise and the need to stay hydrated. Do you know the lesser known signs of dehydration? Read how to avoid this condition that can be life-threatening.
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2025
December
01,
2025
| 09:34 AM America/Chicago
Exposure to frigid temperatures can have serious consequences.
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September
29,
2025
| 10:30 AM America/Chicago
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Lumps are not the only thing to watch for when doing your monthly self-check.
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March
25,
2025
| 08:00 AM America/Chicago
In part two of this story on outdoor water safety, our expert covers bug bites, life jackets, fumes, food and whether it's OK to swallow that lake water.
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February
13,
2025
| 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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2024
December
26,
2024
| 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
01,
2024
| 08:00 AM America/Chicago
In part two of a two part story on hygiene myths, our expert discusses water temperature, ear and wound cleaning and the “five second rule.”
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August
28,
2024
| 14:00 PM America/Chicago
Summer may be winding down, but health care providers want you to know that heat rash can happen year-round. 
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2023
September
25,
2023
| 09:00 AM America/Chicago
El mes de septiembre comenzó con una noticia triste: el fallecimiento de Jimmy Buffett, superestrella de la música country.
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2022
September
07,
2022
| 11:06 AM America/Chicago
It can be an embarrassing ailment, but experts say it’s time to talk about urinary incontinence.
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