health
Loyola study tests magnetic therapy for tinnitus and depression
Loyola University Medical Center is studying whether a new form of non-invasive magnetic therapy can help people who suffer debilitating tinnitus (ringing in the ears). The therapy, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), sends short pulses of magnetic fields to the brain. TMS has been approved since …
4 tips for avoiding spoiled leftovers
Having leftovers to eat later is a great way to practice portion control and save money, but it’s important to make sure leftovers are safe to eat according to Home Food Safety, a collaborative program of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and ConAgra Foods. Keep these food safety tips in mind when reheating leftovers.
New guide helps consumers understand medical records
A new guide will help consumers understand how to access and use their medical records. Developed by the American Health Information Management Association, the new online guide called “Understanding Your Medical Record” posted to myPHR.com Sept. 11.
Stanford study questions how much better organic food is
Patient after patient asked: Is eating organic food, which costs more, really better for me? Unsure, Stanford University doctors dug through reams of research to find out. Eating organic fruits and vegetables can lower exposure to pesticides, including for children — but the amount measured from conventionally grown produce was within safety limits, the researchers reported Sept. 3.
Webcams linking hospitalized preemies with their at-home families
The importance of feeling close to babies — for the babies as well as their parents — has transformed newborn intensive care units around the country. Parents, grandparents and friends can now log in to babycams to keep an eye on their hospitalized newborn. At least eight domestic hospitals have installed such systems, and several dozen others are testing trial setups.
Kids with Hydrocephalus set to hit the Chicago streets
If I told you that a disease was so common that it affected one to two of every 1,000 babies born what would you guess it was? Down Syndrome? Spina Bifida? No, it's Hydrocephalus. A condition that causes an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within …
Ten tips to comfort someone with cancer
A cancer diagnosis can lead the patient to dark and lonely times. Having someone around them that is educated on how to properly act around them is important. Here are 10 tips on how to comfort someone with cancer.
Avoiding lies can help your health, study finds
Honesty could boost your health. That according to a study that found that telling fewer lies benefits people physically and mentally.
Is your problem gluten? Or faddish eating?
Gluten-free eating has exploded in America, but scientists aren’t sure how many people are doing it for medical reasons.
ALS patient receives device to aid breathing without ventilator
The University of Illinois Hospital is one of 12 hospitals nationwide to implant device into ALS patients to help them live longer and more comfortably.
Miss Excedrin? Where migraine sufferers are finding it
Nearly seven months after the maker recalled the over-the-counter medication, people suffering from migraines are paying a hefty price to get Excedrin through online sites.
Mother will walk 60 miles to battle breast cancer
The Susan G. Komen Chicago 3-day offers a chance for survivors of breast cancer, and their supporters, to take a stand.
New ‘tightrope’ procedure moves bunion back in place
A bunion on Diane Frame’s left foot bothered her for several years. It became so painful it was difficult for her to wear shoes. Thanks to the mini-tightrope, a procedure designed by Dr. George Holmes, the 61-year-old Naperville woman is back to walking comfortably. “I …
Teaching Tweens: Boys and dads learn about puberty
Voices crack, muscles develop - somewhere between the ages of 10 and 16, most boys have started the path to physical adulthood. Girls have always gotten the "talk," but boys need it, too. A new program at Valley West Community Hospital recognizes that the message has the most impact when dads are involved as well.
Advantages to saving umbilical cord blood
Umbilical cord blood stem cells show promise in treating children who face certain life-threatening conditions.
Minimize risk of injury from baby gear
Parents and those manufacturing products for babies need to do their part to minimize the risk of injuries of infants. Find out what can be done to boost safety with children’s car seats and baby seats.
Several reasons to choose cloth diaper over disposable
A cloth diaper advocate lists among reasons to use cloth rather than disposable diapers: cloth diapers are more economical, eco-friendly and convenient to use.
Ways to combat morning sickness
Not all parts of being pregnant are a joy. Count morning sickness among the drawbacks. There are, however, ways to combat this feeling of nausea, running from the wonders of ginger to aromatherapy.
Beware repeated contact drills in football
DRS. ROIZEN AND OZ: Her 12-year-old has his heart set on playing football. Is the game safer yet?
Chickens could help fight cancer? New research offers surprising possibilities
The common barnyard chicken could provide some very uncommon clues to attack cancer, according to a team of international researchers. They were able to obtain two genetic variations of NK-lysin, an antibacterial substance that occurs naturally in animals. The results of the research offered two surprises: both genetic variations showed abilities to fight off bacterial infections and other diseases, while one showed it could successfully fight cancer cells.
Four ways to get healthy in summer
Summer is a great opportunity to make a commitment to wellness. Four fantastic ways to do so include eating fresh, doing outdoor activities, finding ways to relax and getting a decent amount of sleep.
Summer health: tips to stop frequent heartburn
Barbecue season is the time of the year when people experience frequent heartburn symptoms the most, according to a recent survey by Wakefield Research for P&G.; The survey revealed that many frequent heartburn sufferers — those who experience heartburn two or more days per week — are not treating symptoms as effectively as possible, and there is a general lack of understanding about heartburn and available treatments.