Many gastrointestinal-related diseases and cancers come with specific symptoms and advancing treatments. Learn the signs and know how to prevent these conditions. ...

Take advantage of the New Year's spirit by getting a hard start on your resolutions. Here's how our region's leading practices can help to refresh your look. ...

Take hope in new technologies, treatments and surgeries that are catching cancer earlier and increasing the odds of survival for those diagnosed with this terrible disease. ...

Maintaining your weight during the holiday season is tough, what with all that rich, heavy food around. Tiffanie Young, of Centegra Health System, offers pointers on how to eat smart and have fun. ...

Parents have plenty to worry about -- sickness, injuries, disease -- but thankfully our region's health systems are an ever-present partner in keeping our youngsters healthy. Discover a few ways our local hospitals are staying engaged. ...

Physical activity is important for staying healthy, but it also puts wear and tear on your joints. Dr. Stephen Rochell, an orthopedic surgeon at Crystal Lake Orthopedics, shares a few ways to keep active joints in good condition. ...

Heart disease kills nearly one in three Americans, but many of its causes are easily preventable. Learn how some simple habits can make a big difference. ...

Your skin can say just as much about your health as your inner workings. Learn from the team at InnovaMed Aesthetic Care, in Rockford, how to keep that skin looking great. ...

One of the most common medical conditions in the world, lung disease challenges one of our body's most important tasks. Learn how new treatments are helping those with lung conditions to breathe easier. ...

Reliable emergency and specialty care for man's best friends isn't far away. Discover how this suburban specialist has grown a practice that draws patients from a wide part of our region. ...