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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What does my chest pain mean?  Featured
What does my chest pain mean?
If it’s not a heart attack, what’s causing your discomfort?
Should younger men be screened for prostate cancer? 
Should younger men be screened for prostate cancer?
Find out what a federal task force is now recommending.
How often should you wash your bath towels?  Featured
How often should you wash your bath towels?
For those who think once a week will suffice, an expert says beware. Towels are a breeding ground for certain germs.
What’s the happiest country in the world? 
What’s the happiest country in the world?
And the key to being happy is…(the answer isn’t money – well, not entirely, anyway.)
This healthy habit could help you save $2,500 a year 
This healthy habit could help you save $2,500 a year
New research finds that if you want to save money, you may want to start this routine.
Which fruits and veggies top the “Dirty Dozen” list this year? 
Which fruits and veggies top the “Dirty Dozen” list this year?
The list is out. Can you guess which produce has the most pesticide residue?
Can you get the mumps even if you’ve been vaccinated? 
Can you get the mumps even if you’ve been vaccinated?
Two suburban high school students have been diagnosed with the mumps. Is the highly contagious illness likely to spread?