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Falling in love is a mysterious process that has fascinated mankind for centuries — just look at all the poems, books, and songs dedicated to the topic. While love is ultimately a profound emotional…

You’ve likely heard of muscular dystrophy, but you may not know much about it. Because it’s an umbrella term that actually describes dozens of different specific conditions, there are a lot of…

Many people rely on a hot cup of coffee to help them wake up in the morning and start their day. That’s because coffee contains caffeine, which is technically a stimulant drug. As you pour your…

For many people, the holidays are a time of tradition — Christmas trees, roast turkey, a crackling fire, and fresh-baked cookies. The season often creates a feeling of intense nostalgia, but not…

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…

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…

People suffering from chronic joint injuries may be good candidates for regenerative medicine — a category of treatment methodologies that harness the body’s own healing abilities rather than relying…

Lexi Grogan was a new mom and new nurse when a loud, obnoxious whooshing sound started in her right ear, making her miserable. Instead of celebrating her accomplishments and finding her way in both of…

Many signs and symptoms of dementia often mimic the natural process of aging, so if you’re concerned about yourself or a loved one, doctors urge you to err on the side of caution and get screened. The…

For many people with movement disorders like Parkinson’s disease, medication is not enough to effectively control symptoms. Thankfully, there’s another kind of treatment that can help: deep brain…

Cynthia Menke, 67, of Melrose Park, loves doing aerobics and Tae Bo every morning. But in April 2023, she noticed it was getting more and more difficult to do her daily workouts. “It was getting hard…