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Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming healthcare. Across the world, doctors are discovering ways that AI can positively impact how they assess and treat their patients. “Neurologists…

Joint pain is one of the most common health complaints, affecting people of all ages. Whether it’s caused by arthritis, sports injuries, or everyday wear and tear, pain, stiffness and swelling can…

Strokes are frightening and sometimes life-changing medical emergencies. Because they happen with little or no warning, they often seem like they come out of nowhere. So, what puts some people at a…

You can usually tell when something feels “off” with your health. Fatigue, unexplained aches or constant thirst are signals your body sends when it needs attention. But not every health concern…

Evanston, Ill. – Endeavor Health℠ is proud to announce the latest three of its hospitals—Elmhurst Hospital, Northwest Community Hospital and Swedish Hospital — that have earned Magnet® redesignation…

Kidney stones and gallstones can both cause sudden, intense pain along with nausea and vomiting — symptoms that often send people to the emergency room. Despite these similarities, the two conditions…

For many people, one of the biggest barriers to exercise is the overwhelming idea of exercise itself. Social media feeds are filled with marathon runners, CrossFit athletes and yoga enthusiasts who…

Photo by: Ronit Bezalel When musician and audio-visual technician Jason Ledgard suddenly could not hear out of his left ear, he found a partner in healing at the Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center at…

If you carry a lot of weight around your waist, you’re boosting your risk for heart disease. If you have high blood pressure or diabetes you are also at a higher risk. When you have all three, you…

Hip pain is a not infrequent complaint for men and women of all ages, though it is more common in older adults who are often beginning to develop osteoarthritis. The largest joint in the body, the hip…

The growing popularity of electric bikes and scooters has led to lots of fun zipping around — and an increase in serious injuries. Each year, over 20,000 people are injured while riding e-bikes, with…

Pain can be one of the biggest deterrents for regular exercise, but it can also perpetuate a vicious cycle that keeps people in a state of discomfort and declining mobility. Back pain and knee and hip…