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Diagnosing And Treating A UTI
One of the most frequent diagnoses in family medicine, a urinary tract infection (UTI) is a condition that accounts for more than 8 million

High Blood Pressure Symptoms
The cardiovascular system is a complex set of blood vessels and arteries powered by the heart that send blood pumping throughout the body.

How is Strep Throat Caused?
Nobody wants to suddenly come down with severe throat pain — especially not when that scratchy, sore throat accompanies a fever, swollen tonsils, and

Treating Dry Skin Caused By Winter Weather
When winter weather hits the Windy City, dry, cracked skin is a common complaint. While not a serious medical condition, dry skin is uncomfortable

The Power of the Plate
I’m a nutrition professional, and I’m going to say it — the food pyramid was useless. Good riddance to unscientific recommendations based on feeding

Signs Of A Concussion: How To Spot And Treat This Common Brain Injury
Today, head injuries are becoming an increasing concern. If you get a phone call from your child’s school or sports coach, or are a

How To Prepare For Allergy Season
Whether you have a pollen allergy, mold allergy or dust mite allergy, spring is the season when many common allergies seem to be magnified.

Anxiety vs Stress vs Depression: What Are the Differences?
The feelings of being overwhelmed, anxious, discouraged and depressed are all so similar, it can often be hard to know which is which. Are

Stomach Bug or Food Poisoning?
Stomach Bug Or Food Poisoning? Nobody likes waking up in the middle of the night to stomach pain — but if you or one