Figuring out if you need to see a specialist can be challenging sometimes — but many symptoms warrant it.
Dementia risk goes beyond your age and genetics. Researchers at Rush found that your neighborhood, income, education and housing may also play a role.
Caused by the same virus responsible for chickenpox, shingles is a painful skin infection that affects one-third of American adults. A Rush expert explains who is most vulnerable and ways to protect yourself.
Small changes can have a big effect on your prostate health.
Joint pain doesn’t always require surgery. These five treatment options can help you manage osteoarthritis and stay active.
Facial nerve paralysis makes everyday moments like eating and talking difficult. Rush facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon Michael Eggerstedt, MD, explains how facial reanimation surgery helps patients regain movement and symmetry.
Learn more about facial reanimation: https://rsh.md/4ghGxse
Rush neurosurgeon John O’Toole, MD, was the first in the world to use a new extended reality headset during surgery, showing him crucial imaging and data without taking his eyes off the patient.
😎 Your sunglasses do more than complete the look: They protect your eyes from harmful UV rays. Find out what to look for in a pair of shades.
If your headaches are becoming more frequent, more severe or simply different than usual, it may be time to talk to a doctor.
Lingering discomfort in your abdomen could be more than just muscle aches: It might be a hernia. Rush surgeon Brittany Mead, MD, explains.
Learn more about hernias: https://rsh.md/4vMXWhe
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Living in a disadvantaged neighborhood may increase the risk of developing dementia, according to newly published research in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
Having osteoarthritis doesn’t mean you’re destined to have a joint replacement. While surgery may be the way to go if your symptoms are severe, more osteoarthritis treatments are available to help you...
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