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Time-Out to Talk About Low T

Testosterone is a hormone found in both men and women, although women produce a much smaller amount. Testosterone production is typically at its highest during puberty, and begins to decline around the age of 30. Although testosterone is most commonl...

Which Birth Control is Best for Me?

There are many types of birth control available. Here is what you need to know about some of the most commonly used methods.

What Are Oak Itch Mite Symptoms?

The beginning of this summer saw the much-anticipated and dreaded “cicada invasion,” an event where two different types of cicadas - those that emerge every 13 years and those that emerge every 17 years - made their simultaneous appearance. While the...

Maintaining Your Pelvic Floor Health

Most of us have heard the term "pelvic floor", but may not know what the pelvic floor actually does. Learn about the functions of your pelvic floor and what exercises you can do to strengthen your muscles.

Is Heel Pain Keeping You Off Your Feet?

Plantar fasciitis typically affects adults aged 40-60. It is most often caused by a combination of overuse and poor arch support. It results in injury of the plantar fascia in the heel area, leading to inflammation and pain. The plantar fascia is a t...

Cataracts - Clouding of the Lens

A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye that affects vision. Most cataracts are related to aging. Cataracts are very common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery.

Can't Stop Coughing? It May Be Chronic Cough!

Chronic cough is usually defined as a cough that lasts for three weeks or longer. It is a very common problem and is the fifth most common symptom for which outpatient care is sought.

7 Ways Your Phone Can Benefit Your Skin

Life can get busy and taking care of our skin health can easily become an afterthought. Our cell phones are useful tools to help support healthy skincare habits.

DuPage Medical Group Physician Offers Leading Surgery Technique to Treat Pilonidal Condition

DuPage Medical Group surgeon, Dr. Marc Brand, is one of a few highly trained surgeons offering the minimally invasive Cleft-Lift procedure in Illinois. Brand has been performing this surgical technique since August of 2005, and recently joined DuPage...

Ear Drum Scarring

Otosclerosis, or ear drum scarring, can affect patients at any age and generally worsens with time. After a patient undergoes a hearing test or audiogram, an otolaryngologist can determine if a patient has ear drum scarring and if it can be treated.