
Colon Cancer Is On The Rise — How You Can Lower Your Risk
By Jennie S. Ng, MD
Colorectal Cancer rates have been going up in adults under the age of 50, but knowing your risk and talking to your doctor can support your health.

Colorectal Cancer rates have been going up in adults under the age of 50, but knowing your risk and talking to your doctor can support your health.

While prolonged hospital stays are intended to restore your body, long periods of bedrest may result in various physical side effects. Internal Medicine physician Dr. Joseph Sutherland shares insights to help prepare you for physical changes that you may experience with a long hospital stay.

International travel can expose you to health risks that are uncommon in the U.S. A travel medicine visit with your primary care provider helps you prepare with personalized guidance based on your destination, health history, and travel plans. In this guide, learn who should schedule a travel health appointment, when to do it, which vaccines and medications you may need, and practical tips to stay healthy throughout your trip and after you return home.

Dr. Sameer Sharma is the first physician in Illinois to use Cytalux, an FDA-approved imaging agent that causes ovarian cancer cells to glow during surgery. By improving visibility of hidden cancer deposits, this innovative technology supports more complete tumor removal — a critical factor in long-term survival. Combined with Dr. Sharma’s high surgical volume and decades of expertise, patients at Duly Health and Care now have access to cutting-edge ovarian cancer treatment close to home.

When Thays noticed her newborn son Noah favoring one side, she learned he was experiencing torticollis and plagiocephaly. With support from his pediatrician and personalized physical therapy at Duly Health and Care, Noah made remarkable progress. Through gentle exercises, consistent at-home routines, and a strong therapist-family connection, Noah overcame torticollis and is now thriving — proof that early intervention and compassionate care can make all the difference.

Meningitis is rare but can become serious quickly — especially bacterial meningitis. With cases rising nationally and recent alerts in Chicago, it’s important to recognize early warning signs. Learn the symptoms in adults and children, when to seek emergency care, who is at higher risk, and how vaccination and prompt treatment can protect your family.

Weight training isn’t just about appearance. Regular resistance exercise helps increase bone density, improve blood sugar control, support heart and brain health, and maintain muscle strength as you age. Learn why strength training is one of the most powerful preventive health tools available.

Taking care of your heart is a lifelong commitment. Here’s how to manage your heart health through all stages of life.

Confused about why your doctor ordered that cardiac CT or stress test? Find out exactly what happens during these heart imaging procedures and how they could save your life.

Heart disease remains the #1 cause of death in the United States and kills nearly 370,000 people a year. While this mortality rate has fallen dramatically over the last 10 years, risk factors are still alarmingly high. Prevention is an essential element in the fight against heart disease — much of which can be managed through diet.