Diseases

Patient-Led Insulin Dosing Linked to Better Outcomes in Gestational Diabetes

Study finds self-titration leads to faster glycemic control and lower risk of macrosomia compared to clinician-led approach.

Study Finds Male Teens, Waist-to-Height Ratio Linked to Diabetes Risk

Research highlights concerning trends in prediabetes and type 2 diabetes among U.S. adolescents.

Horizon Health Offers Discounted Health Screenings

Blood pressure, blood sugar and lipid tests available at Paris Clinic by appointment on March 13.

Peoria Hardware Store Installs AED, Offers CPR Training

Leaders say quick bystander action can double or triple survival chances from sudden cardiac arrest

Farina Man Dies After Cardiac Arrest in Taco Bell Drive-Thru

Autopsy to be completed on 40-year-old who collapsed while being moved to ambulance.

Cardiologists Reevaluate Stroke Prevention Approaches for AFib Patients

LAAO devices emerge as alternative to blood thinners for certain high-risk individuals

Trump's Unproven Autism Claims Influenced Care, Study Finds

Tylenol orders dropped, leucovorin prescriptions rose after President's comments, despite criticism from doctors.

Study Finds Trump's Autism Claims Impacted Medical Care

Researchers observe drop in Tylenol orders, rise in unproven autism drug prescriptions after White House briefing.

Evidence-Based Autism Therapies That Can Help Your Child

Proven treatments like ABA, speech, and occupational therapy can benefit kids with autism, while 'cures' and unproven therapies can be unsafe

Doctor Shares Colon Cancer Screening Advice During Awareness Month

Rush University Medical Center expert provides guidance on testing and preparation.

Fremd High School junior Finn Chapin back to playing sport he loves after rare cancer diagnosis

Less than six months after a rare brain cancer diagnosis, Finn Chapin is preparing for volleyball tryouts at his high school.

New AI-Powered Endoscopy Tech Aims to Boost Colorectal Cancer Detection

Collaboration between Cosmo Pharmaceuticals and Apple Vision Pro could improve adenoma and polyp detection rates.