Emergency room, immediate care or virtual visit?
Feeling rushed to seek care when you’re feeling unwell is a normal response. But defaulting …
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What is an ulcer, and when should you get help?
Dr. Andrew Albert, Medical director of Digestive Health and gastroenterologist based at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical …
Do you really need a gynecologist?
You’re a healthy woman who isn’t planning to get pregnant in the near future. You see your …
Are Hispanic men getting the health care they need?
Dr. Andres Giraldo, an internal medicine physician at Advocate Illinois Masonic, says regular visits with physicians …
The pandemic presents new challenges for the LGBTQ community
Dr. Jack York, a resident on Dr. LaMaster’s medical team, has found that as the …
Emergency room visits have dropped sharply, data shows
The CDC attributes the drop to fears over the new coronavirus, and the drop was …
Planning on skipping this doctor appointment?
By the time a child turns 2 years of age in the U.S., they have …
Knowing this skill could save a life
Thousands of Americans die from cardiac arrest, an aburpt stoppage of the heart. And chances of survival …
Medical myths that harm, not help
Modern medicine has long since moved past medieval treatments like lobotomies to “help” those with …
Medical myths that harm, not help
Modern medicine has long since moved past medieval treatments like lobotomies to “help” those with …
Someone dies from this disease every 38 seconds
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America. According to the American Heart …
Should you be spanking your kids?
Corporal punishment – described as use of physical force to punish a child – is …
The 7 heart and brain healthy habits you should embrace
Did you know the same habits your doctor recommends to prevent heart disease can also …
Freezing cold weather grips the Chicagoland area
First came the snow. Now comes the cold.While Chicago might have a reputation for its …