2 simple ways parents can help prevent childhood obesity 
2 simple ways parents can help prevent childhood obesity
Portion control can be a challenge for children. But two new studies suggest that using smaller dishes and eating more frequently may help kids cut calories.
Scientists name the best diet for your heart 
Scientists name the best diet for your heart
There are many different diets out there to choose from, but researchers just made it a little easier to select the best one for your ticker.
So you think you know how to wash your hands?  Featured
So you think you know how to wash your hands?
Hand washing is one of the simplest and quickest ways to prevent the spread of harmful germs. Hand sanitizer is also easy and effective, but is it better than soap and water? Find out now.
More kids getting deadliest form of skin cancer 
More kids getting deadliest form of skin cancer
Melanoma doesn’t usually occur in kids, but a new study shows that it’s happening a lot more often.
Millions don’t know they’re at risk for diabetes 
Millions don’t know they’re at risk for diabetes
New study sheds light on the alarming number of Americans at risk for developing diabetes.
Stressed out? Read this  Featured
Stressed out? Read this
Life’s pressures can lead to stress. In the short term, stress might not be a bad thing, but chronic stress can be dangerous. Getting a handle on it is essential, physicians say.
Bulls lesson on handwashing 
Bulls lesson on handwashing
Advocate Health Care teams up with the Chicago Bulls to give students at Major Adams Community Center on Chicago’s West Side a fun lesson on the importance of safety and handwashing.