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If you’re a generally healthy adult, you probably don’t think about seeing a doctor unless you get hurt or drastically sick. Many healthy adults don’t need a lot of medical attention. But there are…

When Deborah Haracz first met Mark Ricciardi, MD, a cardiologist with Endeavor Health, she was experiencing significant shortness of breath. She had been dealing with her breathlessness, caused by a…

A promising trial is taking place in nine hospitals across the country, including Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital. If successful, the trial will enable doctors to diagnose chronic traumatic…

Evanston resident Christa Vragel was 27 years old when she had a stroke that left her unable to use her right arm. Now 72, Vragel is celebrating being able to use her right arm again thanks to a nerve…

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) are a great way to help cover the cost of medical expenses that aren’t covered by health insurance — like cold medicine, antacids, or even reading glasses. At the…

With an estimated 1.4 million joint replacement operations performed in the United States each year, superb postoperative care for these and other orthopaedic surgery patients is vital for optimal…

Sprains, fractures, strains — with sports and other daily activities come the risk of injury and the potential need to immobilize and support joints and other body parts for optimal healing and…

Migraines are more than just headaches — they are far more intense, inflicting severe pain along with other symptoms like dizziness, nausea and sensitivity to light and sound. While it’s unknown why…

With the holiday season comes wintery weather, time spent with family, and of course, delicious home-cooked meals. For those who want to follow a heart-healthy diet, it might feel impossible this time…

Metastatic brain tumors are the result of cancer spreading from another part of the body like the breast, lung or colon. Not that long ago these tumors represented a virtual death sentence, and…

For many, the phrase “heart-healthy eating” instantly conjures images of bland, boring meals. Heck, “healthy eating” can have the same effect. But food that’s good for your heart can also be appealing…