Articles for Tag: "health enews"

Nurses on the front lines of care and health policy  Featured
Nurses on the front lines of care and health policy
At one of Illinois’ largest health systems, nurses get an opportunity to play a much bigger role in impacting health care policy.
How your family medical history impacts your health 
How your family medical history impacts your health
Knowing your family medical history can improve your medical care…and may save your life, health experts say.
Sharing your baby’s binky can be good for their health 
Sharing your baby’s binky can be good for their health
If you’ve ever popped your baby’s pacifier in your mouth for a quick cleaning after it fell on the floor, a new study says it might be a good thing for your little one.
Allergies in kids on the rise, says new report 
Allergies in kids on the rise, says new report
Food and skin allergies are on the rise among American kids but the reasons aren’t clear.
Twitter helping Americans lose weight 
Twitter helping Americans lose weight
Harnessing the power of social media, some people have been using Twitter as a way to achieve their weight loss goals.
Some seniors may be better off to opt-out of skin cancer removal surgery 
Some seniors may be better off to opt-out of skin cancer removal surgery
A new study says that for seniors with skin cancer, surgery may not be the best option.
Fighting childhood obesity is a family affair  Featured
Fighting childhood obesity is a family affair
Doctors say parents play a critical role in helping their children maintain a healthy weight. Dr. Jennifer DeBruler cautions against “too much and too little”— too much junk food and too little exercise.