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Epilepsy, a neurological disorder often associated with seizures, is a condition that is more prevalent and complex than many people realize. According to Takijah Tiffany Heard, MD, a pediatric…

Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley in Villa Park, one of Endeavor Health’s Community Investment Fund (CIF) inaugural partners since 2022, has integrated mental healthcare into their therapy services and…

When your cardiologist says they would recommend a pacemaker, questions abound. How do you wear a pacemaker? How does it work? Is it painful? Your doctor can answer any questions you have and…

In December 2021, Evanston resident Jeffrey Doman, 71, was playing basketball with friends when he suddenly collapsed due to a cardiac episode. “Thankfully, a couple of the guys I was playing with…

This is not another day at work. In November 2024, members of Endeavor Health’s orthopaedic team traveled to Nepal on a medical mission with Operation Walk Chicago. Ravi Bashyal, MD, orthopaedic…

Dietitians always encourage people to eat more greens, and what better time to celebrate healthy green eating than summertime! “This is such a wonderful time of year,” said Syeda Farid, MS, RD, LDN…

Packed with powerful nutrients, fruits and vegetables brighten your plate and protect your heart. Eating more of these heart-healthy foods can help lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation, improve…

Have you ever known someone who experienced facial paralysis? Maybe you’ve even experienced it yourself. Being unable to move your facial muscles is a frightening experience that can leave you feeling…

There’s a good chance you share a bed with someone who snores (maybe it’s you). Snoring is a common sleep problem, and it can disrupt your night — whether you’re the one snoring or the one listening…

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are among the most common knee issues for adult and teen athletes. “ACL tears happen primarily in athletes involved in cutting and pivoting sports like soccer…

Any number of things can cause a stomachache — overdoing it and eating too much, food poisoning, emotional upset or underlying disease. Having mild stomach pain or nausea is never fun, but it is…