Articles for Tag: "Advocate Sherman Hospital"

Is your cup-o-Joe addiction in your genes? 
Is your cup-o-Joe addiction in your genes?
A new study suggests genetic variations may influence how much a person consumes.
Don’t fear the colonoscopy 
Don’t fear the colonoscopy
Following national guidelines eases anxiety for patients and improves cancer diagnoses.
Role of radiologist reading mammograms ever-changing 
Role of radiologist reading mammograms ever-changing
Interpreting these critical images has come a long way over the years. Learn more about this important skill.
Are you ready for flu season? 
Are you ready for flu season?
Experts say one simple step can protect against the flu or lessen the severity of the infection.
Sometimes, age is just a number 
Sometimes, age is just a number
90-year-old, Dorothea travels across the world, line dances and practices tai chi to keep her mind and body sharp.
With old age comes increased fall risks 
With old age comes increased fall risks
Learn how these very common injuries can be avoided.
Avoiding the ‘back-to-school plague’ 
Avoiding the ‘back-to-school plague’
Learn why up-to-date vaccinations and proper hand-washing are the biggest deterrents to illness.