Articles by "Kathleen Troher"

Kathleen Troher
Kathleen Troher

Kathleen Troher, health enews contributor, is manager of public affairs and marketing at Advocate Good Sheperd Hospital in Barrington. She has more than 20 years of journalism experience, with her primary focus in the newspaper and magazine industry. Kathleen graduated from Columbia College in Chicago, earning her degree in journalism with an emphasis on science writing and broadcasting. She loves to travel with her husband, Ross. They share their home with a sweet Samoyed named Maggie.

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10 embarrassing questions pregnant women should ask  Featured
10 embarrassing questions pregnant women should ask
No matter how offbeat or shocking, health care experts say that moms-to-be should go ahead and inquire.
Can a milkshake help you lose weight? 
Can a milkshake help you lose weight?
A new study suggests thick milkshakes can help you shed pounds by relying on “phantom fullness.”
Long work hours linked to life-threatening illnesses 
Long work hours linked to life-threatening illnesses
New research indicates health risks increase dramatically when women work more than 50 hours a week.
Mindfulness meditation helps cancer survivors manage symptoms 
Mindfulness meditation helps cancer survivors manage symptoms
How the practice can help overcome fatigue and fear of reoccurrence.
First U.S. case of bacteria resistant to ‘antibiotic of last resort’ 
First U.S. case of bacteria resistant to ‘antibiotic of last resort’
This discovery has jolted some in the medical community. So what does it mean in the fight against infections?
Addicts getting high on anti-diarrhea drug Imodium 
Addicts getting high on anti-diarrhea drug Imodium
It’s easier to get and less costly than opioids, but abuse is causing overdoses and deaths. Find out more.
Take earplugs to your next concert to prevent hearing loss 
Take earplugs to your next concert to prevent hearing loss
Unless you welcome ringing in your ears, listen up. Hazardous noises can lead to temporary, and even permanent, damage.