While they've been known to medical practitioners for thousands of years, we've only just begun to understand these complex conditions and their effects. Thankfully, new advancements and treatments are accelerating that pace. ...
For women, it's so easy to put everyone else's needs ahead of their own, but personal health shouldn't be cast aside. When it comes to breast cancer, joint health and heart health, oversight can be grave. ...
Cancer patients have plenty on their minds, but so do cancer survivors. Luckily, there are many caregivers to help them along the journey toward recovery. ...
COVID aside, it's still the leading cause of death among Americans, but a with the right combination of preventive measures and healthy habits, it's possible to put off this deadly disease. ...
Baseball helped point this Fox Valley Orthopedics surgeon to sports medicine. Say hello to Dr. James Sostak and find out what separates him from other orthopedic surgeons in the field. During his time at Benedictine University, Dr. James Sostak loved playing baseball. It was one of the catalysts that directed him to sports medicine. At the Stritch School of Medicine ...
Since the onset of the pandemic, local hospitals have streamlined care for patients in a variety of ways. Learn what local experts have to say about managing chronic diseases during this time. ...
Our area has a strong presence of accomplished health care providers. Learn more about their medical expertise, along with the unique advantages they provide to their patients. ...
Nutrition is the crux of healthy living. Discover some tips on how to fine-tune your eating habits. ...
The field of orthopedics is constantly evolving. Learn how surgeries have become safer and more efficient, and how non-surgical options have become easier to pursue. ...
In the northwest suburbs of Chicago, cardiac care seems to always be improving. Learn how treatment for heart disease is better now than even a year ago. ...