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Sarah Scroggins
Sarah Scroggins

Sarah Scroggins, health enews contributor, is the director of social media at Advocate Health Care and Aurora Health Care. She has a BA and MA in Communications. When not on social media, she loves reading a good book (or audiobook), watching the latest Netflix series and teaching a college night class.

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Skim vs. 2%: What’s best for your child? 
Skim vs. 2%: What’s best for your child?
A new study shows that kids drinking skim milk have a higher rate of obesity than those that drink 2% or whole milk.
Spring fever vs. hay fever: Either way, it’s allergy season 
Spring fever vs. hay fever: Either way, it’s allergy season
Spring is a favorite time of year for many, but for those with allergies, the season can bring misery.
Alzheimer’s patients can now get treatment earlier 
Alzheimer’s patients can now get treatment earlier
The Food and Drug Administration says it will ease regulations regarding the use of experimental drugs for Alzheimer’s patients in the earliest stages of the disease.
Diabetes costs at all-time high 
Diabetes costs at all-time high
The price tag of caring for patients with diabetes is at $245 billion and rising with more U.S. adults and children diagnosed with the disease every year.
Primary care physicians can now screen for abuse 
Primary care physicians can now screen for abuse
New recommendations allow doctors to screen for domestic violence.
Prevent SIDS, keep your sleeping baby safe 
Prevent SIDS, keep your sleeping baby safe
Our pediatrician advises how to ensure your little ones is tucked away safely while asleep.
Injury, hip surgery: Even celebrities need rest 
Injury, hip surgery: Even celebrities need rest
Nonstop schedules, 24-hour days and high-impact activities can cause serious injury to our favorite celebrity performers—and you.