1+ day, 16+ min ago   (391+ words) It’s more common than not: The symptoms you’re seeing your doctor for aren’t present at your appointment. Perhaps they only occur at specific times of day or after certain activities or appear unpredictably without a clear pattern. And when it’s…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago   (286+ words) The health of your teeth and gums affects more than just your smile. Research has established important connections between poor oral health and overall health. And some medical conditions can also affect the health of your mouth. “Your mouth is…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (378+ words) Food allergies are common among adults and children. Unfortunately, myths about food allergies are also popular – and frequently shared. New research and consistent clinical results disprove the following food allergy myths. Dr. Titus C. Chang, an allergist and pediatrician with…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (363+ words) A new drug offers promising treatment for pancreatic cancer, long considered one of the deadliest cancers. A recent study found the drug daraxonrasib improved survival rates for people with pancreatic cancer in comparison to chemotherapy treatment. The landmark trial, which…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (531+ words) The Upper Midwest is shaping up to be another year of high tick activity. Both Wisconsin and Minnesota remain among the nation’s hotspots for Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses, with Wisconsin’s surveillance program reporting high deer tick activity and…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (264+ words) Spinal fusion surgery can help relieve chronic back or neck pain caused by conditions like spinal instability, scoliosis or nerve compression. The procedure joins two or more bones in the spine to reduce painful movement and improve stability. You may…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (275+ words) The days are longer. You’re looking for activities for your children to do during the day to get outside and have fun. But just how safe are some of these common summer toys? “Unfortunately, many summer toys can be dangerous…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (379+ words) As temperatures rise, so does the risk of heat-related illness. Whether you are working outdoors, exercising or simply enjoying summer weather, knowing how to stay cool and hydrated during a heat wave is essential. Dr. Joshua Sherman, an emergency medicine…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (270+ words) It might be swimsuit season, but that doesn’t mean temptations don’t exist. With summer picnics, holiday celebrations, graduation parties and even weddings, it can be hard to know which foods are healthy choices. Diane Gallagher, a dietitian with Advocate Christ…...

1+ mon, 13+ hour ago   (238+ words) Living life to its fullest is important to Milwaukee resident Micki Brittan. Thanks to the Remote Hemodynamic Monitoring Program at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center, Brittan has more energy and more freedom to do the things she loves – knitting and…...