As an infant, Ben Freedman’s head leaned a little bit to one side. As he grew, the curve in his back became more noticeable, his shoulders were uneven and his gait a bit off.
For patients like Ashley Wilson, 34, of Sandwich, Illinois, artificial disc replacement can address serious and debilitating cervical spine issues with a quick recovery and without limiting mobilit
Amanda Warford, 42, of Palatine, wants to encourage people to schedule a doctor’s appointment if something feels wrong with your health — don’t try to wait it out.
The recently crowned world champion triathlete Diane Ragalie has raced around the world, racking up impressive finishes for 39 years, the last seven of those on new knees.
One year ago, Edward Sampong was confined to a wheelchair, unable to walk. He was in constant pain and had lost all hope of living a normal life.
“My mother always told me, ‘Health is everything!’ and I took her excellent advice.”
Alexis Barbour wants women to make sure they are regularly conducting breast self-exams and getting routine mammograms — especially if they are high risk.
For Isaac Maman, the simple pleasure of cycling is something he will never again take for granted.
Twenty years ago, in the twilight hours before sunrise, Jay Reardon of Glenview woke up to bone-crushing pressure in his chest that made it difficult for him to breathe.
For over two decades, Greg Rockingham, 64, of Lake County, balanced a busy life as an educator and a musician while struggling to get a restful night’s sleep due to sleep apnea.
It was an evening just like every other. Betty and her husband were watching television when she decided to warm up a leftover hamburger in the kitchen. What happened next changed everything.
