When professional golf caddie Rusty Stark arrived at the Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS, he quickly signed up for free skin cancer screenings being offered to the Korn Ferry Tour participants. A professional caddie for 13 years, Stark was…
In the summer, we spend a lot of time outdoors. Whether you are at a ball game, going swimming, taking a hike, camping or at a backyard barbecue, pests like mosquitos and ticks can not only be a nuisance, they…
Bad news first. There is still no safe sun exposure. Nada. Not ever. Don’t do it. And if you or your kids are going to be out in the pool, on the playing field or just hanging outdoors, they need…
You’ve probably relied on your child’s pediatrician for expert advice throughout childhood. But as high school graduation arrives, you may wonder whether it’s time for your child to make the switch to an adult primary care provider. “The American Academy…
Colorectal cancer screening for precancerous polyps is important to prevent cancer and is recommended every 10 years after age 45. Each year, thousands of Illinoisans are diagnosed with colorectal cancer, and early detection through screening is key. Colorectal cancer is…
Acid reflux, commonly known as heartburn, is a common medical condition that is usually mild. However, more severe cases can result in GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease. Acid reflux that occurs more than twice per week could be GERD. “GERD…
When “measuring” our health, we often think of numbers – weight, body mass index and blood pressure. While these numbers offer important information about our physical state, you can also learn a lot about your health by paying attention to…
Asthma is a disease of the lungs that can cause wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness and coughing at night or in the early morning. Winter is not a friend to those who suffer from asthma. The dry, cold weather and increase…
We all enjoy a good meal, but if you suffer from chronic pancreatitis, that simple pleasure can become a source of agony. Most people don’t think about the pancreas, but it’s there nestled partially behind the stomach, quietly doing its…
If you are currently suffering from body aches, chills, fever and other flu symptoms, you are not alone. Influenza continues to increase at a rapid rate throughout Illinois and the nation. Central Illinois is no exception. Flu symptoms include fever,…