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Prediabetes often develops without obvious symptoms. Learn five subtle signs, who is at higher risk, and when to talk with your physician about diabetes screening.
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Taking care of your health may not always feel urgent, but prostate cancer is a serious risk for men. It is the second-leading cause of cancer death…
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Prostate cancer differs from many other cancers. About one in eight men will be diagnosed with it, but with early detection and careful monitoring…
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Treatment for advanced prostate cancer continues to improve, offering new hope to patients and their families. New therapies are helping men live…
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Living with diabetes can feel like a full-time job. Between checking your blood sugar, planning meals, staying active and taking medication, it's easy…
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Learn about the first wound care center in Illinois to embrace autologous blood-based therapy.
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Finding a lump is the most recognizable breast cancer symptom. But there are additional signs to watch for to help detect cancer during its earliest…
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Almost 70 million adults have high blood pressure in the United States — that’s about every 1 in 3 adults. We usually don’t know whether we have high…
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In the current era of screening awareness, most men diagnosed with prostate cancer experience no symptoms at all. However, when caught early, prostate…
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2 min
Discover key peripheral artery disease symptoms and early care options.
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2-3 min
The prevailing myth that orthopaedic surgeons only treat surgery patients is not only false, it’s misleading. “My goal, like many of my sports…
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3-4 min
It’s back-to-school physical season, and the right time to remind parents that children between the ages of 10 and 14 should be screened for scoliosis…
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4 min
There's no worse feeling than looking into your child's eyes and knowing something is wrong. You want to do everything you can for them and yet you…
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Managing your health shouldn’t feel like a full-time job. Between balancing appointments, tracking medications and remembering doctor instructions, it…
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Immunotherapy is one of the biggest breakthroughs in cancer treatment. By harnessing the body’s own immune system to identify and eradicate cancer…
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For many students, the fall sports season is just around the corner. While contact sports like hockey and football are fun and high-energy, they also…
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4 min
Imagine suddenly finding yourself unable to form new memories or remember how you arrived at your current location. Yet, you still know exactly who…
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3-4 min
During summer months, kids of all ages are spending more time outside in sports and outdoor activities, some of which come with inherent risks for…
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2-3 min
You've spent the last few months shuttling kids to and from summer camp all while squeezing in family trips to the pool and coordinating playdates…
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Biomarker testing represents one of the most significant advances in cancer care in decades, and the growing area of study promises even more…
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Anxiety is on the rise, with more of us feeling anxious more often than in previous years. But what if those feelings aren't actually anxiety, but…
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You are what you eat, especially when it comes to your heart. Most people know processed, fried, sugar-laden or fast foods aren’t very heart-friendly…
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3-4 min
Large amounts of opioids prescribed for pain following surgery were once the norm, but orthopaedic surgeons today are increasingly focused on…
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3-4 min
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…
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2-3 min
Back pain — exceedingly common and often chronic — sends millions of Americans to doctors every year, many of them making multiple visits in search of…
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With more than two million new cases of cancer expected to be diagnosed in the United States this year and more than 600,000 deaths from cancer…
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3-4 min
Many people wonder whether it's safe to travel during cancer treatment. In many cases, the answer is yes — with guidance from your care team and some…
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Part of everyone’s day is spent staring at a screen. Screens are such a frequent part of daily life, we probably don’t even notice how often we’re…
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Matcha lattes, moon milk with ashwagandha powder, and reishi mushroom tea all look appetizing and aesthetic on social media, but how do they taste…
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Life can get so busy. When summer arrives, the warm air and late evenings feel like a subconscious pause button. As summer loosens our schedules and…
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Disease can affect anyone, but some health conditions are more common in men because of a combination of genetics, hormones and lifestyle factors.…
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2-3 min
Extreme heat can do more than leave you feeling uncomfortable. It can put serious strain on your body, especially your heart. Spending time outdoors…
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Plenty of young athletes have Olympic aspirations, but those dreams are out of reach for most. Rock climbing sensations Aiden and Logan Krajnik are…
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3 min
Frequent dizziness after standing could be a sign of POTS.
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We recently cared for a young woman who had a rare, giant thrombosed (or partially clotted) cerebral aneurysm that had ruptured.
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Photo by: Ronit Bezalel On Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, Michael Kreda was in a really great place. He and his wife, Noreen, were preparing for a family trip…
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2-3 min
Variety is the spice of life, and traveling is a great way to change your environment and experience something new. Neurological conditions don’t have…
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Photo by: Ronit Bezalel Narrowing carotid arteries block blood flow to the brain and increase the risk of suffering a stroke, one of the most…
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Learn subtle stroke symptoms and how to use BE-FAST and how to help lower your risk.
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3-4 min
The food pyramid, once the familiar visual of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, looks a little different now. Updated nutrition guidelines from…
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1-2 min
They say a dog is man’s best friend, but research suggests having a pet dog may be good for your heart, too. Studies have found that pet ownership may…
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2-3 min
The number of hip and knee replacements performed each year in the United States continues to climb, with more than 2 million patients undergoing…
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2-3 min
We are quite literally surrounded by plastic, and tiny plastic elements known as microplastics are now found just about everywhere — including in…
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There’s a lot to be said for the simple act of washing your hands. Consistent handwashing can help prevent some miserable infections — and for those…
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Participation in youth sports is a rite of passage for many and an important foundation for a healthy, active life. However, overuse injuries are a…
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2-3 min
A neurologist provides facts about this progressive nervous system disease.