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Stroke expert Shyam Prabhakaran, MD, MS with a male stroke patient in a doctors office

Why fast action is key when suffering a stroke

Stroke is the fifth-leading cause of death in the U.S. Learn the risk factors and symptoms of strokes to stay health and minimize risks.

an older navajo woman checks her blood glucose with a smartphone app

Diabetes in older adults: Risks, treatments and health habits to know

Nearly 1 in 3 people ages 65 and older have diabetes, federal data show. Learn about symptoms, lifestyle modifications and unique challenges the disease poses for older adults.

A child with stomach discomfort

Pediatric irritable bowel syndrome and pediatric inflammatory bowel disease: What’s the difference?

Pediatric irritable bowel syndrome and pediatric inflammatory bowel disease sound similar, but are distinctly different.

Mother in medical gown kissing newborn baby on forehead

Ingalls Memorial programs work to improve Black maternal health in south suburbs

UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital's free Healthy Baby Network helps connect mothers with resources they need for a healthy pregnancy and baby, all done with the intention to make them feel safe and valued.