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According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, opioid addiction and overdose account for more than 2,000 deaths in Illinois per year. And the number of people dying is projected to…

“The prep will be awful.” “This is going to hurt.” “It’s dangerous.” These are some of the most common misconceptions about a colonoscopy. The truth is that it’s a safe, minimally invasive procedure…

Until recently, advanced cancers in the abdominal cavity – such as appendix, colon, mesothelioma and ovary – were difficult to treat effectively. But thanks to hyperthermic intraperitoneal…

When sick or injured, men often think they can tough it out. But medical conditions don’t care how tough you are and can affect even the strongest men. The only way to beat them is to start owning…

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death for men in the United States. In fact, it’s the cause of one in four male deaths. Even scarier…

Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in American men. The good news is that there’s a lot you can do to keep your prostate healthy. Understanding your risk for prostate cancer is a good…

According to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, there will be 266,120 new breast cancer cases diagnosed in women in the United States in 2018. The good news is that newer and better imaging…

Chicagoland resident Maria Westphal was taking a swim on a sunny Tuesday afternoon when she first noticed something didn’t feel right between her breast and armpit. “If I hadn’t gone in the pool that…

Many people believe low back pain results from a single accident or injury. But it’s more typically caused by the accumulation of small things over the years. Being overweight, smoking, sitting for…

Sometimes conservative treatments aren’t enough to cure back issues. But you don’t have to live with pain. For some people, surgery may be an option. The type of surgery that’s right for you depends…

Almost everyone – nearly 80 percent of the American population – is affected by back pain at some point. Its impact on your overall wellbeing is huge – it can affect everything from simple self-care…

When your hip or knee joints hurt, even the simplest daily activities are difficult. Over time, this can lead to missed work, lower activity levels and social isolation. Fortunately, there are things…