The human heart has four valves — mitral, tricuspid, pulmonary and aortic. These valves have flaps that open and close with each heartbeat.
When you’re feeling sick, antibiotics aren’t always the answer.
Every Nov. 18-24, we are reminded of the importance of appropriate antibiotic use during U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week.
Recovering from orthopaedic surgery is a process, and an important one at that.
Thomas Subaric, 63, of Palatine, struggled with his weight for years despite trying everything.
Ever wonder what's really going on inside your lungs? If you’re a former (or present) smoker, you may wonder if your lungs can actually repair themselves if you quit.
More than five years after COVID-19 first emerged, we’re all in a much better position to protect ourselves from illness, hospitalization and death.
Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and, of course, a delicious feast. But if you're living with diabetes, navigating the holiday can sometimes feel like a challenge.
Everyone is looking for a quick fix for weight loss. And with about 70 percent of adults in the U.S.
Pictured above: Local leaders at the ribbon cutting of Faith Feeds Food Pantry’s new walk-in freezer, purchased with funding from Endeavor Health. From left to right: State Rep.
