John Mammen had finished mowing, showered and sat down for dinner on a late spring evening last year when a strange pain began to creep into his chest. “I had this feeling, a pain I never had before,” said the…
When is the last time you had a booster to protect yourself and your loved ones against the whooping cough? If it’s been more than 10 years, it’s time to get another — especially if you care for young children.…
You’ve made it this far on your New Year’s Resolution to eat healthier in 2012. Don’t let one fun-filled football celebration make it a false start to the year! Studies show that we eat more when given more options, making…
Demanding a limited diet of hotdogs and mac-n-cheese is practically a rite of passage for the preschool set, but how do you distinguish between a picky eater and a child who has a more serious problem such as a feeding…
Want to drop a pound or two in the next week? The possibility is real, simply by understanding the role calories play in weight gain and loss. Those aiming to lose weight should seek to drop no more than two…
For nearly 40 years, the kidney and pancreas transplant program at Memorial Medical Center has made a difference in the lives of hundreds of patients and their loved ones, and on Dec. 26, the team celebrated a significant milestone when…
This is the second installment of our Bariatric Journey series. Here, we highlight the process before surgery from the patient’s perspective. Click here to read the first installment, the decision making process for surgery. Watch for our final installment, life…
After Jay Cutler’s thumb injury, Johnny Knox emerged as the go-to wide receiver for Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Hanie. Blessed with incredible speed, Knox was the primary deep threat in an otherwise anemic Bears passing offense. This past Sunday against…
The December holidays are a great time for sharing traditions and making new memories, often while hovering over plates of appetizers, holiday meats, sides and desserts. That last thing you want to do is wake up with an upset digestive…
Learning that you have diabetes can be a tough blow, especially when you are a child or adolescent participating in sports. But being diagnosed with diabetes does not mean you have to give up the sport or activity that you…