The study looks at people who have survived head and neck cancer and asks how their lives change after treatment. Researchers followed patients from just after therapy onward, measuring their overall well‑being every few months. They found that a patient’s quality of life is not only about medica
The world of foot care has a new hero that people on Reddit swear by, and it only costs about fifteen dollars. This product is a thick cream that contains 40 percent urea and 2 percent salicylic acid. Those numbers sound like science class, but they are the reason why many users say their cracked he
The latest addition to the North Shore fitness scene is a Pilates studio that brings a hefty 20‑piece reformer lineup to Glenview, making it one of the largest of its kind in the Chicago area. The place is built to feel secure and gentle on joints, so people of any age or skill can work out without
Obesity is a worldwide problem that also hurts people whose livers are already sick. When the liver stores too much fat, it can lead to two main conditions: one that starts with metabolism issues and another that mixes metabolic problems with alcohol use. Doctors now see more people with both
The world has noticed a dip in how many men can father children. Scientists agree the trend is real, but they are still debating why it’s happening. Some people point fingers at phones, electric cars or plastic waste, yet the truth is far more tangled. A 2017 study in Oxford journals claimed sperm c
A young doctor once met a delivery driver who had lost two legs because of diabetes that went untreated. The man didn’t know how much his high blood sugar cost him until he was in the hospital. That meeting sparked a question that many medical students share: are we being taught to stop problems bef
The new tool helps people with chronic lung disease spot dangerous flare‑ups early. Scientists wanted to make sure it works everywhere, so they translated it into 46 different versions for 25 countries across six continents. Each language version had to be checked carefully, not just for words but f
The coronavirus crisis pushed many kids in poorer countries out of routine shots, a sharp drop that worried health experts. But how the pandemic shaped people’s trust in vaccines beyond COVID‑19 is still a puzzle. Researchers gathered all the evidence they could find to see if fear of COVID or
The past fifteen years have seen a steady climb in depression among college students across the United States. A comprehensive study published early next month by the Journal of Affective Disorders reviewed data from more than 560, 000 undergraduates and graduates surveyed annually between 2007 and
The Plainfield YMCA will host a women’s health expo on Saturday, March 21, from 9:30 to 11 a. m. The venue is the C. W. Avery YMCA at 15120 Wallin Drive. State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel is the main organizer and will speak at the event. She has invited local leaders such as Will County Executiv
