Articles by "Lisa Parro"

Lisa Parro
Lisa Parro

Lisa Parro, health enews contributor, is a content manager for Advocate Health Care and Aurora Health Care. A former journalist, Lisa has been in health care public relations since 2008 and has a master’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University. She and her family live in Chicago’s western suburbs.

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Smoking increases death risk for colon cancer survivors 
Smoking increases death risk for colon cancer survivors
These survivors who smoke are twice as likely to die compared to non-smokers.
Infographic: Getting to the bottom of colon cancer  Featured
Infographic: Getting to the bottom of colon cancer
It’s Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. How much do you know about this deadly disease?
Is the Polar Plunge safe? 
Is the Polar Plunge safe?
Find out if jumping into the icy waters of Lake Michigan is a good idea.
“50 Shades of Grey” receives more backlash from activists 
“50 Shades of Grey” receives more backlash from activists
A social media campaign urges people to donate to domestic violence prevention rather than view the blockbuster film.
Lung transplant patient tackles new challenge 
Lung transplant patient tackles new challenge
Less than a year after a major surgery, this 69-year-old is set for a big climb.
Infographic: Apples, almonds and beans, oh my  Featured
Infographic: Apples, almonds and beans, oh my
You might already be eating these five heart-healthy foods, but if not, try adding them to your diet.
Pregnant? Get the facts on carpal tunnel 
Pregnant? Get the facts on carpal tunnel
Gas, hemorrhoids and itchy skin are among the more common side effects of pregnancy, but expectant mothers also are at risk for this syndrome.