My annual mammogram was scheduled in October of 2015, shortly after new guidelines for mammograms were released by the American Cancer Society.

Listeria bacteria has been in the headlines recently, as several have caused severe food poisonings and triggered widespread recalls.

Colonoscopy

Scientists and physicians at Loyola University Chicago and Loyola Medicine were the first to publish groundbreaking research that debunked the common belief that urine in healthy women is sterile.

In an article two years ago, health enews outlined research which found that individuals who eat fast food are exposed to higher levels of potentially toxic chemicals called phthalates, which have been linked to health and behavioral problems in adults and children.

Blood Pressure

For many people, coffee is the first thing on their mind after waking up and what they rely on for energy to start the day.

A Loyola Medicine study is providing further evidence that floppy eyelids may be a sign of sleep apnea.

Blood clot

Fire up the grill, whip up the potato salad, and know how to keep food safe for the Fourth of July holiday.

Everyone loves to eat a good meal, but can you enjoy your food and stay health conscious?

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been alerted to additional cases of severe bleeding in individuals who used synthetic cannabinoids, commonly called Spice, K2, and fake pot.

It’s in some of our most favorite foods, but its nutritional value is often up for discussion.

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting the first confirmed human case of West Nile virus in Illinois for 2018.

Ingredients 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 4 ounces each) 6 lemon slices, cut in half (optional) Fresh sage leaves (optional) Marinade 1 tsp.

Whether it’s a birthday party or a weekend family dinner, nothing makes an occasion more festive than a beautifully presented cake.

Kathy Kujawa, MD, PhD, a neurologist who specializes in treating Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders, has joined Loyola Medicine.

Blood-sucking ticks on pets and people are increasingly spreading more than heebie-jeebies.

If you’re hoping to reduce the potential for attention problems and disruptive behavior in your young children, try reading to them.

A major international study has found that 2.6 percent of infants and children hospitalized for stroke die in the hospital.