Articles filed under Health
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Being a night owl may not be great for your heartJan 30, 2026 7:48 am - Being a night owl can be bad for your heart. A large study found people who are more active late at night — when most of the population is winding down or already asleep — have poorer overall heart health than the average person.
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What to know about breast self-awarenessJan 30, 2026 7:47 am - What does it mean to have breast self-awareness? It's a more general, flexible approach to breast cancer prevention that involves staying familiar with how your breasts look and feel. It goes along with other early detection measures like getting regular mammograms.
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Ask the doctors: Itchy feet from type 2 diabetes could have several sourcesJan 30, 2026 7:45 am - Neuropathy is not the only reason people living with type 2 diabetes may experience itchy feet. High blood sugar can interfere with the skin's self-repair mechanisms, including the ability to hold water. This can lead to chronic dry skin, which can become itchy.
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Children’s health: Simple steps to raising heart-healthy kidsJan 30, 2026 7:44 am - February is National Heart Month, and while heart disease is often thought of as a concern for adults, doctors say the habits that protect the heart begin in childhood.
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Patient advocate: Protein is the big food craze of 2026Jan 30, 2026 7:42 am - First it was low-calorie. Then it was fat-free. Then high fiber and low carb. Then gluten-free and zero sugar. And now, it’s protein.Walk down the aisle of your favorite store and you’ll see shelves packed with protein powders, shakes, chips, coffee, even protein soft drinks and ice cream.
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Lurie Children’s plans to build hospital in suburbsJan 28, 2026 1:57 pm - Lurie Children’s Hospital announced Wednesday it plans to open a second hospital in Downers Grove.
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Video games may be a good way to get a cognitive boostJan 23, 2026 10:06 am - Far from rotting our brains, video games may improve our cognition. But how we play them matters when it comes to the benefits they provide. Studies have shown that, in some circumstances, playing video games can help slow brain aging.
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Does ginger really ease nausea?Jan 23, 2026 10:03 am - For more than 2,500 years, ginger has been used for its medicinal properties. But does it really help an upset stomach?
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Food companies target users of weight-loss drugs with ‘GLP-1 Friendly’ labelsJan 23, 2026 10:02 am - Meals and snacks with “GLP-1 Friendly” labels on the packaging are becoming more common in U.S. supermarkets as a growing number of Americans try obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound to lose weight.
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New diet guidelines say to double up on protein, but nutrition experts are waryJan 23, 2026 10:01 am - The latest federal dietary guidelines tell Americans to “prioritize protein foods at every meal” and advise increasing daily intake — up to double the amount of previous recommendations. But top nutrition experts question the protein push.