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In May 1774, James Lind started what many consider the very first clinical trial. He was a ship’s surgeon in the British navy and tested several treatments for scurvy, a common ailment among sailors…

Pictured above: Mark Ricciardi, MD, chief of structural heart disease at Endeavor Health. When you are sick, a clinical trial can offer hope on the horizon. The results can be game-changing. Mark…

When it comes to fashion, Barbie has always been an icon. She’s got an outfit and accessories for every occasion — including outrageously high heel footwear. Always. Of course, it’s easy for her to…

Heart disease is the number one cause of death in both men and women. Many people consider cancer, especially breast cancer, to be the number one cause of death in women and therefore underestimate…

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common type of irregular heartbeat, and feels like a fluttering, skipping or pounding feeling in your chest. It can happen for a number of reasons. Getting older…

With so many options for healthcare, it can be difficult to know where to go when illness or injury strike. Precious time can be wasted as you debate heading to an Immediate Care Center, an…

Arlington Heights resident Susan Duchek was 62 before she had her first colonoscopy. She hopes her story will inspire others not to wait so long for their potentially lifesaving screening exam. A…

According to the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF), one in two women and up to one in four men over age 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is defined as low bone mineral…

Studies show that many neurological issues affect men and women differently, and that one gender can be more susceptible to an issue than the other. For example, women are more at risk for conditions…

What is your endeavor? I volunteer at an animal rescue shelter. It started a couple of years ago when I was looking to volunteer somewhere but honestly had no idea what I wanted to do. I happened to…

Describe your endeavor. I’m an ER physician, husband, the proud father of three girls, and the lead singer for the Chicago punk band, the Bollweevils. What is it about punk rock that draws you? Being…