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Dry, cold weather can be a nuisance in many ways. One you might not think about: cracks and other skin issues that, if not treated, can lead to serious wounds.

Some products, like receipts, have a chemical that can increase your risk for health issues if it's absorbed through your skin. What's the level of concern?

Health care providers advise you to stay active but rest when sick. How can you reconcile the two? An OSF expert has tips on working out while under the weather.

A COPD diagnosis might bring fear and uncertainty. But treatment has progressed in recent years, and a diagnosis doesn’t automatically mean a reduced quality of life.

It's part two of a two part story. Here’s a checklist of spots in your home that you might not realize need regular cleaning to prevent illness spread.

A new school year means kids are in new spaces and around new people, raising the risk of pesky health concerns.

When you hear about cancer, chemotherapy, radiation and surgery are what you hear the most. But your oncologist might recommend immunotherapy. One OSF doctor says: approach it with an open mind.

Here’s a checklist of spots in your home that you might not realize need regular cleaning to prevent illness spread.

In part two of a two part story on cancer rehab, our experts have a symptom checklist. When should I listen to my body and see a physical, occupational or speech therapist?

Cancer treatment can be taxing enough. But you could also go to physical, occupational or speech therapy. Here's what to expect.

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Good news for men: the more invasive screening technique has fallen by the wayside, says one OSF doctor.

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?

It goes without saying: mental health issues can spawn physical health problems. But let’s dig into one: how can being stressed all the time increase your risk for a stroke?

Back-to-school season means enrolling kids in sports and activities. Parents should know the ins and outs so the child can get the most out of it.

Sixty five beds are available for inpatient behavioral health, addressing long-standing statewide shortage in Illinois for mental health treatment.

Here’s a roadmap for adults to help kids navigate ninth through 12th grade.

High school and college athletes are back in weight rooms. In part one of this story on weight room safety, our expert covers posture, knowing your limits and more.

August is Breastfeeding Month. Whether choosing that route or formula, feeding might bring speed bumps to start. Experts have alternatives.

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.

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.

One OSF behavioral health provider is debunking myths about mental health care so you can get the most out of your therapy sessions. 

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.

There's a lot of overlap when it comes to treating calf and hamstring injuries.

Back to school season will be here soon. Kids leaving for college or the workforce brings emotional challenges for everyone. Here’s how to navigate them.

OSF psychotherapist Sara Bennett is back with phrases and body language that parents can use when working through a conflict with their teenager.

It's important to fuel up to start the day. But sometimes life gets in the way. How can you work a healthy breakfast into a busy lifestyle?

It’s no surprise that going from school to the “real world” can being stress, anxiety and other mental health challenges. What matters is how you respond.

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.

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.

Just in time for summer, an OSF pediatrics expert is reminding people, especially kids, about the benefits of reading for pleasure, not just when it’s required.