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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You probably do this while driving and don’t even realize it  Featured
You probably do this while driving and don’t even realize it
Text? You’d never. Apply makeup? Not a chance. Find out what research shows you’re doing behind the wheel.
Want beautiful skin? Try these 4 foods  Featured
Want beautiful skin? Try these 4 foods
Americans spend million on lotions, creams and scrubs to get gorgeous skin. There may be a less expensive way to achieve the results you want.
Is the secret to your weight loss plan eating more? 
Is the secret to your weight loss plan eating more?
Trying to lose weight? You may be surprised to learn you’re not eating enough. An expert explains.
Dining out? Follow these realistic tips  Featured
Dining out? Follow these realistic tips
A dietitian says there are two foods she never orders at restaurants. What are they? Plus, which chain serves a 1,500-calorie salad?
The hairy side of prenatal vitamins 
The hairy side of prenatal vitamins
Taking prenatal vitamins for any reason other than pregnancy can give birth to problems.
The face of cancer 
The face of cancer
Learn how one survivor uses art to unmask the enemy.
World Series win gives birth to new Cubs Fans 
World Series win gives birth to new Cubs Fans
Nine months after the Cubs won the World Series, something interesting is happening at Chicago area hospitals. Can you guess what it is?