1+ hour, 19+ min ago  (369+ words) One of the rites of childhood'is the first time'kids'get to'stay home while'their parents'run a'quick errand.'And'it's'a rite of parenthood'determining'when your child is ready for this milestone. "A'child'who'feels confident'being alone and knows how to get help is often more ready to'be…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago  (283+ words) By the end of'the'year, Americans'will find a new sunscreen formulation on store shelves " for the first time in more than'two decades. "This new ingredient is a big win," says Dr. Ellen Barnstable, a dermatologist at Aurora Health Care. "We've seen…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (190+ words) Poor air quality is a health concern for everyone, but the risk is far greater for certain sensitive groups, including the very young and old, pregnant women, and people of all ages with respiratory or heart conditions. "Part of protecting…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (475+ words) Sepsis is'a'serious'condition that develops in some people in response to an infection. The body responds with a widespread reaction that can damage other organs in the body. It can happen to anyone, affecting millions of people and taking nearly'350, 000 adult…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (506+ words) It turns out being married might lower your cancer risk, according to a new study. While not usually considered a health factor, the study found those who were married or had been married had a significantly lower risk of developing…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (330+ words) health enews contributor, is on the digital content team at Advocate Health Care and Aurora Health Care. They received their bachelor's degree in Creative Writing and French from Ohio Wesleyan University. Outside of work, they are a writer and comedian…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (312+ words) Gastric bypass surgery is a popular weight loss procedure that changes the way your body processes and absorbs food. Since the procedure shrinks your stomach, you'll have to adjust how much you eat and the type of food you consume....

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (333+ words) Scales aren't just a tool for weight loss. They also show the impact of your lifestyle choices if you weigh yourself consistently. But before weighing yourself, Dr. Gessa Therese Suboc, a medical weight management physician at Advocate Health Care, recommends…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (65+ words) A bruise turns different colors over time. Bruise color progression tells you how old it is and how it's healing. Learn why....

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (260+ words) When summer travel ramps up, so does your risk of tummy troubles. One of the more common travel-related illnesses is traveler's diarrhea. You have the highest risk of developing the illness if you're visiting a place where the water may…...