During National Diabetes Awareness Month in November, take a moment to learn if you are at risk. Nearly 30.3 million Americans have diabetes, a serious disease where blood glucose (blood sugar) levels are above normal. Prevention, early diagnosis and treatment…
If you spend time online, you’ve seen the stories. Moms asked to cover up or stop breastfeeding in public as to not offend people around them. While health experts and most of society agree “breast is best” when it comes…
Often, the majority of adults, especially women, do not think about frail bones until they become older. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women’s Health, millions of women already have, or are at risk…
Many families have been schooled on the “big” summer safety issues that threaten the well-being of children including water safety around the pool, fireworks precautions and the importance of using sunscreen and sunglasses on your little ones. But what about…
A new outpatient procedure that doesn’t involve surgery can provide patients with the opportunity to lose weight, even if their past attempts have proven unsuccessful. “We’re really excited about it,” said Orlando Icaza, MD, a bariatric (weight-loss) surgeon with Springfield…
Annual screening mammograms are the most effective way to diagnose breast cancer. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said only 65 percent of women age 40 and older had a mammogram in the last two years. Screening mammograms…
Mary Cohen will join hundreds of other local residents Feb. 25 in a climb to the top of the Wyndham Springfield City Centre hotel: 32 floors, 532 steps. The American Lung Association Fight for Air Climb raises funds and awareness…
What’s at the heart of your snoring? Join James Abraham, MD, FCCP, Springfield Clinic, Thursday Feb. 22, at the Men’s Health Tune-Up as he talks about the symptoms of sleep apnea, including: Loud snoring Silent pauses in breathing Abrupt awakenings…
Sean Lynch didn’t think anything was seriously wrong the afternoon of his massive heart attack. The 50-year-old local radio personality was setting up a pre-party at the Illinois State Fairgrounds for the band Foghat. He started to feel overheated, which…
Jennifer Anderson had a strong support network as she battled breast cancer—friends, family and an unexpected new companion that she calls her “cancer kitty.” In October 2016, she heard faint noises coming from outside her house. Kneeling in her yard…