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Whether it’s peanuts, pollen, pets or plants, allergies can be a real drag. Allergy symptoms can make you feel run-down. And itchy. And sneezy and watery-eyed. And, worst-case scenario, land you in…

You can decide what you eat, whether you exercise or start smoking, but you can’t choose your genetic makeup. Your family history of disease is something you can’t change, yet it influences your…

One of nature’s most fascinating events is happening April 8, 2024. Everyone in North America will be able to see a solar eclipse that afternoon. The Chicago area will see a partial eclipse, while…

The struggle is real when it comes to sleep. Tired, cranky children who do not sleep well disrupt household routines, including parents’ sleep, impacting school and work performance. More parents are…

Memes and jokes abound on social media about all the sleep you aren’t getting — along with all the sleep you wish you were getting. It’s widely recommended that adults get seven to nine hours of sleep…

Feeling stressed out? Welcome to the club. Everyone experiences stress from time to time and, unfortunately, stress has a way of affecting your entire wellbeing. It can cause headaches, trouble…

Over the years, cancer treatment options have advanced, becoming more effective and targeted. The downside of these therapies, besides potentially unpleasant side effects, is the effect they can have…

When it comes to getting a colonoscopy, some people may be anxious about the procedure. The truth is that colonoscopies are routine, safe and fairly quick. Most importantly, colonoscopies save lives…

According to the World Health Organization, colon cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide, representing about 10% of all cancer cases. The good news is when caught early, colon cancer is…

That time of the month again? Periods are a part of life for many years for most women. They can, unfortunately, have a negative impact on your quality of life with cramps, bloating, breast tenderness…

Larry Anderson, 74, of Naperville, used to rely on a smartwatch to track his low heart rate. Admittedly, the smartwatch wasn’t entirely accurate. It would check his heart rate several times each day…

When you’re feeling good, or if you’re a parent and your kids are healthy, it’s easy to breeze through life without scheduling check-ups with a doctor. With busy schedules, it’s understandable…