Articles for Tag: "Advocate Lutheran General Hospital"

Meet an 11-year-old superhero 
Meet an 11-year-old superhero
With nearly a dozen heart procedures under his belt, Carter Solgos is building back his confidence so he can get back to middle school full time.
Can someone else’s poop help you lose weight? 
Can someone else’s poop help you lose weight?
You’ve probably heard about heart and kidney transplants, but when are stool transplants recommended?
Breast cancer diagnosis lessons from a mom to her kids 
Breast cancer diagnosis lessons from a mom to her kids
For one mom the question of how she was going to tell her kids about her diagnosis was harder than the diagnosis itself. She shares her story.
A simple screening saved my life  Featured
A simple screening saved my life
At the age of 65, Mary Debrick-Johnson got a lung screening even though she had no symptoms or signs of cancer. When the results came in, they found a tumor.
Rising concern for cat scratch disease 
Rising concern for cat scratch disease
New data from the CDC shows the bacterial infection is more serious than previously thought. Learn more.
Want to lose weight? These 7 things will help jump-start the process 
Want to lose weight? These 7 things will help jump-start the process
Shedding pounds can be difficult at any age. Doing seven simple things before noon can help make your weight loss plan a success.
Exercising proves beneficial for breast cancer patients experiencing these problems 
Exercising proves beneficial for breast cancer patients experiencing these problems
New research shows staying active can help alleviate certain cognitive issues.