Women report complications from Essure birth control
A device called Essure has been hailed as the next generation of permanent birth control. Unlike a tubal ligation, which requires surgery, Essure can be inserted by catheter in a...
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Banish the bloat
For more than a decade, Barbara Blane Toney has been dealing with the classic symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome: bloating, gas and abdominal distress. Her doctors prescribed medication and over-the-counter...
Baby nursery vs. ‘rooming in’ is a debate for new moms
The healthy baby nursery, once the hub of a maternity floor, is slowly being phased out as more hospitals encourage "rooming-in" or keeping the mother and her newborn together as...
For new moms and hospitals, baby nursery vs. ‘rooming in’ is a debate
After giving birth by cesarean section — a major abdominal surgery — Kristine Coogan felt like she wasn't the ideal person to care for her infant that first night. But...
For new moms and hospitals, baby nursery vs. ‘rooming in’ is a debate
After giving birth by cesarean section — a major abdominal surgery — Kristine Coogan felt like she wasn't the ideal person to care for her infant that first night. But...
Champion tree climber and arborist shares his tips and exercise routine
Unlike most of us, arborists and competitive tree climbers still benefit from scrambling up sturdy and dignified old trees. These professionals know the classic childhood activity isn't just challenging and...
Champion tree climber and arborist shares his tips and exercise routine
Unlike most of us, arborists and competitive tree climbers still benefit from scrambling up sturdy and dignified old trees. These professionals know the classic childhood activity isn't just challenging and...
Families of medically fragile children drop lawsuit against state of Illinois
Attorneys representing the families of some of Illinois' most critically ill children on Tuesday voluntarily withdrew a class-action lawsuit, citing progress in the state's effort to restore funding for home...
IVs for athletes: Vital fluid or waste?
The Chicago "hydration therapy" clinic IVme advertises intravenous fluids to athletes to improve performance. A $169 pre-race IV can help marathon runners "avoid cramping and 'hitting the wall,'" according to...
Hydration hype: Are athletes too worried about dehydration?
Like many runners, Brian Tolsma worries that once he starts feeling thirsty during a hard workout, he's in trouble: His body has started to break down. That's why Tolsma will...