Cancer care is more advanced today than ever before. Patient outcomes look more and more favorable, and the credit goes to a variety of medical professionals and even patients themselves. Learn how medical experts in our region play a part in curing care. ...
Vascular disease is any condition that affects the network of blood vessels in your body. It’s common in people over age 50, but is treatable thanks to new procedures available at Presence Saint Joseph Hospital, in Elgin. ...
More than 136 million people visit an emergency room each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Discover what health professionals are seeing in the emergency room and find out what they say are valid reasons to visit the ER. ...
Heart disease is still prevalent in our society, but fortunately there are many notable advancements in medicine, nutrition and surgical procedures. Learn how patients are receiving better treatment. ...
The holiday season ought to be filled with joy, but for many it brings out feelings of depression or isolation. Beat those feelings by being proactive with these tips. ...
Awareness and understanding play an important role in keeping women healthy and helping them to avoid some of the top risks to their health. Discover how you can keep a closer eye on your own health. ...
Mental illness is curable and treatment goes beyond medication. Discover some of the latest breakthroughs in treatment and how they promise new, effective treatments for mental and behavioral illnesses. ...
Spending hours at a desk can lead to awful aches and pains. Consider these five tips from Strelcheck Chiropractic for maintaining a better posture at your desk. ...
Surgery still can be scary for a patient, but with the major advancements that have happened over the past half-century, operations are now safer than ever before. ...
Bone fractures can happen at any point in a person's life. In their effort to better treat people with broken bones, orthopedic surgeons are trying a new, more active approach. ...