2026
September
22,
2026
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08:48 AM
America/Chicago
A viral infection, parvovirus, has been spreading in America. Dr. Doug Kasper, an infectious disease specialist with OSF, breaks down why that is and what you need to know.
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September
14,
2026
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13:30 PM
America/Chicago
A new report from the CDC says Americans are getting more tired. Chronic fatigue syndrome can play a role. It's a tough ailment to live with, but there are ways to ease the symptoms.
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August
26,
2026
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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
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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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May
20,
2026
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11:38 AM
America/Chicago
While hantavirus patients continue to receive medical care in quarantine, global health officials continue to try and ease fears.
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April
21,
2026
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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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2025
December
16,
2025
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
Measles has made a comeback in the United States. So much so that the U.S. might lose its elimination status. Dr. Doug Kasper explains the importance of the MMR vaccine.
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November
03,
2025
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10:28 AM
America/Chicago
With respiratory illness season here, it’s time for a reminder about how to avoid this possibly deadly condition.
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October
28,
2025
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
Bronchiolitis is similar to bronchitis, and parents should be aware of it this fall and winter.
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October
21,
2025
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
With temperatures cooling, we’re entering the peak season for sore throats. Many cases have time-tested treatments, but some can have serious complications.
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February
24,
2025
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10:02 AM
America/Chicago
Illnesses like COVID-19 and RSV can take a toll, but providers have a roadmap to get you breathing better.
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January
29,
2025
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
Bathrooms are filled with germ-breeding objects, and your toilet isn’t the sole culprit. Showers, toothbrushes, soap dispensers and any surface can be added to the germy list.
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January
27,
2025
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
During respiratory illness season is a more graphic, yet shorter-lasting virus making the rounds especially among kids: Norovirus.
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January
22,
2025
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
Flush away any phone scrolling habits while you're on the toilet. New warnings link long toilet time and health concerns.
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January
13,
2025
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
When kids are in school, viruses tend to make the rounds. Dr. Kinnera Are, a pediatrician with OSF HealthCare, discusses ways we can protect ourselves and others.
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2024
October
03,
2024
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10:57 AM
America/Chicago
RSV season starts in October, and infants are most at risk in the pediatric population. Dr. Kinnera Are, a pediatrician with OSF HealthCare, shares how to protect your infants from RSV.
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August
12,
2024
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
As millions of kids return to school, so returns the spread of viruses. Hear how to best protect yourself and your family ahead of the school year.
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August
06,
2024
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13:17 PM
America/Chicago
A multi-state outbreak of avian influenza (bird flu), also known as H5N1, has caused the CDC to closely monitor the situation.
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March
25,
2024
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11:00 AM
America/Chicago
With polio and measles in the news, Phyllis Kemnetz’s polio survival story is a reminder of how far we’ve come with vaccinations.
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2023
December
20,
2023
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09:57 AM
America/Chicago
There's a high note when it comes to singing. Do you have a lingering cough? Learn more in this week's Health Highlights.
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December
07,
2023
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14:05 PM
America/Chicago
OSF HealthCare hospitals and clinics across the state are seeing a significant uptick in patients to begin December. The heavy increase in patients can lead to elevated exposure of germs and viruses, plus longer wait times.
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November
29,
2023
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09:00 AM
America/Chicago
Kids in the classroom and packed holiday gatherings are a cocktail for sesasonal colds and viruses, including respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. Most symptoms are mild like a cold. You can have a fever, runny nose or cough. It can become …
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October
02,
2023
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08:30 AM
America/Chicago
En el Medio Oeste, nunca se sabe cuándo el calor se irá de verdad. Sin embargo, a medida que se acerca el otoño y las temperaturas más frescas se vuelven más constantes, es importante priorizar la salud.
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July
13,
2023
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13:40 PM
America/Chicago
“Treatment today is so easy,” says a gastroenterology advanced practice provider at OSF HealthCare.
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May
10,
2023
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15:00 PM
America/Chicago
After three years of shut-downs, mask mandates and social distancing, COVID-19 is no longer a public health emergency.
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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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