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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From heart surgery to hustling up the Hancock 
From heart surgery to hustling up the Hancock
10 months after having a major operation, Joe Casey stepped up his fitness.
Family stress can lead to weight gain in girls 
Family stress can lead to weight gain in girls
Teens from families worried about money may be at greater risk for obesity.
Duck Dynasty star empowers girls 
Duck Dynasty star empowers girls
Sadie Robertson’s viral YouTube video encourages teens to be self-confident.
Another reason for guys to workout 
Another reason for guys to workout
Fit middle-aged men may be less likely to develop lung and colon cancer later in life.
What we can learn from Angelina Jolie 
What we can learn from Angelina Jolie
The star’s decision to remove her fallopian tubes and ovaries has women talking about prevention.
Up the age for cigarette purchases to save lives 
Up the age for cigarette purchases to save lives
Over 223,000 deaths could be prevented if you had to be 21 to buy them, says a new report.
Beating fibroids with robotic surgery 
Beating fibroids with robotic surgery
Learn more about one woman’s decision that affected her health forever.