2024年12月4日 · After you are in close contact with someone who has influenza, you may anxiously wait for your own flu symptoms to start. Once they do, you may wonder when you are no longer contagious.

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2024年12月30日 · Anti-obesity medications were a common topic of discussion this past year. While they may seem like a great option for weight loss, they aren’t appropriate for everyone, and they certainly come with their own risks. Glucagon-like agonists (GLP-1s) mimic the body’s glucagon-like peptide hormone ...

2024年5月3日 · Blood pressure is an important indicator of your health as it measures the force of blood flowing through your blood vessels. While you probably know it’s important, you might not know why your blood pressure readings vary each time.

2016年12月6日 · One of the most utilized treatments in the medical field for orthopedic conditions is a cortisone injection. As an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine physician at Advocate Sherman Hospital, I am often asked questions about cortisone shots by my patients and their family members.Below are the top five questions I typically get asked.

2023年10月13日 · When it comes to colonoscopies, many people dread the preparation more than the procedure. That’s because the contents of the colon need to be emptied before a colonoscopy can be performed, with the exception of a limited amount of low residue foods, which means bowel preparation is needed.

2024年11月21日 · Annual physical examinations are a cornerstone of preven tive health care. During a physical exam, your health care provider may order routine blood tests t o understand your metabolic health, cardiovascular health, and liver and kidney function. “These tests give health care providers a snapshot of your overall health, allowing for early detection of potential problems and assessing your ...

2024年7月10日 · Anna Kohler, health enews contributor, is an external communications specialist for Advocate Health Care and Aurora Health Care. She received her bachelor's degree in public relations from Illinois State University and has worked in health care public relations and content marketing for over five years.

2024年11月20日 · Latchkey incontinence refers to the urge to urinate upon arriving home due to a learned association and relaxation of the bladder.

2024年12月5日 · The good news: Fewer U.S. teens are using e-cigarettes, often referred to as vaping, compared to last year. The bad news: Over 1.6 million middle and high schoolers in America still currently vape.