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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Suicide rate increases sharply in U.S. 
Suicide rate increases sharply in U.S.
Mounting economic and social pressures seem to be playing a role in the increase.
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.
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.
New Zika guidelines on pregnancy planning, unprotected sex 
New Zika guidelines on pregnancy planning, unprotected sex
The federal government has issued updated recommendations aimed at preventing Zika virus transmission.
How garlic can contribute to colon cancer prevention 
How garlic can contribute to colon cancer prevention
Learn how to reduce your risk of colorectal cancer, which has the second highest mortality rate of cancers affecting both men and women in the U.S.
Support group empowers women with heart disease  Featured
Support group empowers women with heart disease
A national patient-centered organization offers education and encouragement for heart attack survivors.
Meditation and exercise can help to fight depression 
Meditation and exercise can help to fight depression
An expert shares how the mind-body connection can reduce several symptoms including loneliness and fatigue.