Oncology & Cancer
Preventing cervical cancer
Silent but deadly. These are words often used to describe cervical cancer—a slow-growing disease that rarely causes symptoms in its early stages.
Jan 5, 2023
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Health
Ten simple ways to improve your health
We've all had those well-intentioned moments when we resolve to make sweeping lifestyle changes: Quit smoking. Lose 20 pounds. Join a gym and start exercising every day.
Jan 4, 2023
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Neuroscience
Research shows how the human brain drains fluid
New research at RUSH is changing current understanding of the brain by revealing new knowledge about structures involved in cleansing it of fluids and waste with a steady fluid stream.
Dec 19, 2022
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Cardiology
Study finds women are actually more likely than men to have AFib
Atrial fibrillation, one of the most common types of heart arrhythmias, has long been considered more common in men.
Dec 8, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Could COVID-19 hold a cancer cure? Spike protein reduces lung tumors in lab study
The notorious spike protein of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, caused lung cancer cells to die in laboratory studies conducted by researchers at RUSH University Medical Center, who recently published their findings ...
Dec 6, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Five facts you may not know about brain tumors
Brain tumors scare most people, but there are still reasons to be hopeful if you learn you have an abnormal growth in your brain—even if it's cancer, says Sean Grimm, MD, chief of the Section of Medical Neuro-Oncology at ...
Nov 15, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
How can I tell if my child has RSV?
With all the news about RSV surging in infants and toddlers, you may be wondering what to do if your kid gets a stuffy nose or fever this fall. You're in good company—even parents who work as pediatric health care providers ...
Nov 8, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Pediatric infectious disease specialist explains the 'triple threat' of RSV, flu and COVID-19
What does the rise in RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, mean for your children? We asked Colleen Nash, MD, MPH, a pediatric infectious diseases specialist at RUSH, to offer some guidance on keeping your family safe this ...
Oct 31, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
What you should know about the flu season ahead
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has warned that this year's flu season could be especially rough. But in Chicago and many parts of the United States, current flu activity is extremely low. Should we still be ...
Oct 17, 2022
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Health
Researchers find ways to help teens get more sleep
Adjusting to a new sleep schedule at the start of the school year can lead to disturbed rest, daytime fatigue and changes in mood and focus for teens.
Oct 3, 2022
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