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Video games are a multibillion-dollar industry that could be worth $321 billion by 2026, a 2022 PwC report says. Clearly, the bubble isn’t bursting anytime soon. How do video games affect a growing…

While robotic technology is now commonly used for surgical treatment of various cancers, its use in breast cancer surgeries is a newer, promising application. Katherine Kopkash, MD, breast surgical…

This story could start and end with a simple message: get a colonoscopy. The prep does not taste great, the procedure is painless and the outcome could save your life. Anne Karena Dahl learned this…

Pictured above: Janardan D. Khandekar, MD, from the Mark R. Neaman Center for Personalized Medicine at Endeavor Health. Buried in the double helix of your DNA is the secret to a potentially longer…

A new regional destination for the most advanced heart care is now open on the North Shore. The Endeavor Heath Cardiovascular Institute at Glenbrook Hospital provides cutting-edge, comprehensive heart…

In August 2022, Thomas Gilmore, of Naperville, was stopped due to heavy traffic on the Stevenson Expressway and was rear-ended by a car going approximately 40 miles per hour — an accident that left…

Going through pregnancy and having a baby makes women into superheroes. But even for a superhero, having a newborn is incredibly exhausting and demanding, both physically and mentally. New moms and…

Pregnancy and new parenthood are exciting yet exhausting times of life. As they focus on nurturing their pregnancy and caring for a newborn, new moms should be sure to put a priority on their own…

We all know that stress can cause physical ailments like headaches, ulcers, chest pain and decreased appetite, to name a few. But too much stress can also potentially lead to changes in the brain…

Epilepsy is a neurological condition characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures. It can be a confusing and frightening condition, but with the support of your healthcare team and the right…

Epilepsy affects people of all ages and children are no exception. Pediatric epilepsy specialists provide support by tailoring treatment plans to meet a child's specific needs with the goal of…