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The health consequences of wildfires in Canada have been felt across the United States for the past few summers, but today, the threat is right on our doorstep. As of July 16, 2026, Chicagoland's air…

Is it allergies? A cold? A sinus infection? Or could it be chronic sinusitis? Many sinus conditions share similar symptoms, making it hard to tell what’s really causing your congestion, pressure or…

Summer is here and for many of us that means taking our workouts outside. Sunshine and a change of scenery from the gym can be energizing, but training in warm conditions can add new challenges…

Extreme heat can do more than leave you feeling uncomfortable. It can put serious strain on your body, especially your heart. Spending time outdoors in hot temperatures causes your heart to work…

The blazing sun isn’t the only thing that affects your skin in the summer.

This time of year, it’s essential to bundle up — even if you’re planning a short excursion outside. Depending on how cold it is and how hard the wind is blowing, frostbite can set in after just five…

New Year's resolutions can be daunting when they require you to overhaul your entire life. This year, let's try something different — something sustainable. Instead of drastic changes, focus on small…

For those who live in seasonal climates like the Midwest, cold winter weather tends to be a sensory experience somewhat forgotten through the year until that first blast of icy wind hits the face. We…

Every fall and winter, respiratory viruses make the rounds. And while everyone is familiar with the symptoms — cough, congestion, headache, stuffy or runny nose — it’s not always easy to tell what…

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. In 2022, a variant of COVID, called Omicron…