2026
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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July
22,
2026
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
If you sprain an ankle during a basketball game, doctors have a good idea of how to treat it. But if you have daily aches, pains and swelling in your legs, it will require some investigation.
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July
13,
2026
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
A healthy diet isn’t a cure-all for liver issues, but it can help. An OSF gastroenterology provider explores the Mediterranean diet as one option.
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June
08,
2026
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10:30 AM
America/Chicago
The risk for cancer and stunted brain development remains the same with vaping. But the look of the vapes, the sensation you get when using them and the age at which kids start are all changing.
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June
02,
2026
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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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March
30,
2026
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10:30 AM
America/Chicago
Now that spring and warmer temperatures have arrived, it’s the perfect time to take stock of your health. What screenings have I missed? What habits can I start at home?
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March
17,
2026
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11:00 AM
America/Chicago
More and more people are getting diagnosed with lung cancer but have never picked up a cigarette. Dr. Jun Zhang explains why.
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March
10,
2026
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11:33 AM
America/Chicago
One study associates hot drinks with an increased risk of esophageal cancer. Should coffee and tea drinkers take notice?
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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
16,
2026
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10:30 AM
America/Chicago
If your health care provider says “spine disorder,” you might stop in your tracks. But you don’t have to. Learn how these issues are a spectrum and what is and isn't concerning.
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2025
December
30,
2025
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
During basketball season, you might hear the terms “hernia” and “sports hernia.” They're different, but each should be taken seriously.
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October
13,
2025
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09:53 AM
America/Chicago
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Though rare, breast cancer can impact men. So it's important to know the signs and how prevention and treatment differ from women.
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October
06,
2025
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10:30 AM
America/Chicago
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. While many breast cancer risks are out of your control, there’s just as much you can control.
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2024
March
27,
2024
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10:15 AM
America/Chicago
April is esophageal cancer awareness month. Screening isn’t common for this cancer, so experts say it’s important to watch for symptoms, which can mimic heartburn.
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March
19,
2024
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09:43 AM
America/Chicago
Lifestyle changes are the best medicine for this digestive tract issue.
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January
22,
2024
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15:42 PM
America/Chicago
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.
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2023
December
14,
2023
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14:50 PM
America/Chicago
Linda Norcross had never experienced a major health problem in her life until an abdominal aortic aneurysm changed that.
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March
13,
2023
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10:36 AM
America/Chicago
First responders may not live as long as others due to the stress of the job. OSF HealthCare wants to change that by educating about screenings.
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March
03,
2023
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11:20 AM
America/Chicago
A new CDC recommendation says all adults should be screened for hepatitis B at least once.
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2022
July
07,
2022
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14:36 PM
America/Chicago
The FDA had banned vaping products produced by Juul, a decision that was appealed by the company, yet applauded by health care professionals. As the court battle continues, an OSF pulmonologist weighs in on vaping dangers.
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