Articles by "Kathleen Troher"

Kathleen Troher
Kathleen Troher

Kathleen Troher, health enews contributor, is manager of public affairs and marketing at Advocate Good Sheperd Hospital in Barrington. She has more than 20 years of journalism experience, with her primary focus in the newspaper and magazine industry. Kathleen graduated from Columbia College in Chicago, earning her degree in journalism with an emphasis on science writing and broadcasting. She loves to travel with her husband, Ross. They share their home with a sweet Samoyed named Maggie.

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Family memories can speed recovery for coma patients 
Family memories can speed recovery for coma patients
Hearing loved ones tell stories about familiar events can help these patients recover faster.
Music may ease kids’ post-surgery pain 
Music may ease kids’ post-surgery pain
Children who listened to music or audiobooks reported less pain than those who did not.
New screening guidelines for cervical cancer 
New screening guidelines for cervical cancer
A new report suggests the HPV test should be the first test for women beginning at age 25.
Steady diet of fast food could hurt kids academically 
Steady diet of fast food could hurt kids academically
Researchers have found children who frequently ate convenience meals lagged behind in school.
Boost exercise to lower blood pressure 
Boost exercise to lower blood pressure
Study finds that high fitness levels can reduce the chance of developing hypertension.
FDA ruling requires prescription labeling to be more clear 
FDA ruling requires prescription labeling to be more clear
If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, knowing which medications are safe to take can be daunting. Learn more.
How yogurt can reduce diabetes risk 
How yogurt can reduce diabetes risk
New research says this popular food choice can ward off disease.