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Understanding hepatitis: causes, symptoms and treatment

Hepatitis is a term used to describe a wide range of conditions that currently affect millions of Americans. At SIU Medicine, our team of researchers, physicians and residents are able to bridge the
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Recommended sleep time by ages & tips for getting into a better sleep routine

The recommended amount of sleep a person should get from birth to becoming an adult differs greatly over the years. Early on, babies need more sleep for development and as the years go on, the amount
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Cord blood awareness month: What is cord blood banking?

July is National Cord Blood Awareness Month and we’re celebrating by spreading the word about cord blood. What is cord blood banking? Cord blood banking is the process of collecting blood from the
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Halt the salt

Americans do a good job taking in about 1½ teaspoons of salt daily with most of the sodium hidden in common processed foods and restaurant meals. This amount of salt is about 1/3 more than is
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How to exercise summer-style

Traditional Asian Medicine (TAM) views the body as part of the animal kingdom and subject to the rhythms of nature. Whether you believe in evolution or intelligent design, our bodies were developed to
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Treatments for a cleft lip and palate

One in sixteen hundred. That’s how often babies are born with a cleft lip and a cleft palate in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While having a child
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Is your mask irritating your skin? Avoiding “maskne”

Because of COVID-19, people are using face masks more than ever. The intention is good—to prevent people from unknowingly passing the virus to others and to prevent people from getting sick. But there
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A hidden danger of cookout season

As the summer cookout season heats up, here’s a cautionary tale about a potential danger of cleaning your grill. On a warm June evening in Springfield, the Keuchlers – Candi, William and 5-year-old
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Benefits of working with a hospitalist

At SIU Medicine, we’re proud to attract some of the nation’s leading experts, thinkers and innovators in the health and medical field. All of our providers and physicians are highly vetted, well