Shopping when hungry proves detrimental to diet 
Shopping when hungry proves detrimental to diet
Experts say when you shop hungry, you are much more likely to fall prey to purchasing high-calorie foods.
Which countries are best and worst for moms and babies? 
Which countries are best and worst for moms and babies?
Save the Children’s annual report ranks the top countries to be a mom. Here are the results.
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.
“Our voices are being heard” 
“Our voices are being heard”
For the 8th consecutive year, nurses from Advocate Health Care boarded buses to the State Capitol in Springfield to share their opinions on a number of policy issues critical to nursing.
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.
Can eating less salt save a half-million lives? 
Can eating less salt save a half-million lives?
Salt might make your food taste great, but too much of it may harm your health, experts say.