For many women, starting a family is the most exciting time in their lives. Sadly, for some, the road to motherhood is a long, uncertain one. Infertility is a more common women’s health issue than you might think. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 10 percent of women struggle to get pregnant or stay that way. Infertility is not being able to conceive after having frequent intercourse for a year. If you’re having problems getting pregnant, one of the following issues might be to blame. Hypothyroidism If you have hypothyroidism, your thyroid gland can’t

For many women, starting a family is the most exciting time in their lives. Sadly, for some, the road to motherhood is a long, uncertain one. Infertility is a more common women’s health issue than you might think. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 10 percent of women struggle to get pregnant or stay that way. Infertility is not being able to conceive after having frequent intercourse for a year. If you’re having problems getting pregnant, one of the following issues might be to blame. Hypothyroidism If you have hypothyroidism, your thyroid gland can’t

For many women, starting a family is the most exciting time in their lives. Sadly, for some, the road to motherhood is a long, uncertain one. Infertility is a more common women’s health issue than you might think. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 10 percent of women struggle to get pregnant or stay that way. Infertility is not being able to conceive after having frequent intercourse for a year. If you’re having problems getting pregnant, one of the following issues might be to blame. Hypothyroidism If you have hypothyroidism, your thyroid gland can’t

The flu, also known as influenza, is an infectious disease caused by the influenza virus. There are two main types of influenza: influenza type A and influenza type B. The 2019-2020 flu season started early in the central Illinois area in Peoria, but most of the cases were influenza B. During November and December, SIU Medicine partner hospitals reported only a few cases of influenza A, but many cases of influenza B. The latter causes a relatively minor illness with upper respiratory symptoms and most people recover with symptomatic treatment alone. However, the rest of the country, and

The flu, also known as influenza, is an infectious disease caused by the influenza virus. There are two main types of influenza: influenza type A and influenza type B. The 2019-2020 flu season started early in the central Illinois area in Peoria, but most of the cases were influenza B. During November and December, SIU Medicine partner hospitals reported only a few cases of influenza A, but many cases of influenza B. The latter causes a relatively minor illness with upper respiratory symptoms and most people recover with symptomatic treatment alone. However, the rest of the country, and

February is American Heart Month. SIU Medicine physicians care for a wide range of heart issues, and know that basic knowledge of heart concerns can help prevent certain symptoms from beginning. Check out these five important things to know about heart health. 1. Heart disease is the leading killer Did you know that 1 in 4 annual deaths in America is caused by heart disease ? Heart disease includes conditions like coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, heart attack and stroke. Both men and women can be affected. Risk factors for heart disease that you can control include smoking

In these unprecedented times, many of us are turning to our kitchens — both as our primary source of food, and to embrace the soothing ritual of baking and cooking. I know I take great comfort in making bread now more than ever — it makes me feel grounded in the present, and it makes me feel strong and empowered to be able to feed my family and myself. I make my pizza crust from scratch too – it literally takes minutes in a food processor or a stand mixer. With my turning-brown-bananas, last week I made banana muffins, and took a few to the neighbors (keeping my social distance, of course). It

In these unprecedented times, many of us are turning to our kitchens — both as our primary source of food, and to embrace the soothing ritual of baking and cooking. I know I take great comfort in making bread now more than ever — it makes me feel grounded in the present, and it makes me feel strong and empowered to be able to feed my family and myself. I make my pizza crust from scratch too – it literally takes minutes in a food processor or a stand mixer. With my turning-brown-bananas, last week I made banana muffins, and took a few to the neighbors (keeping my social distance, of course). It

In these unprecedented times, many of us are turning to our kitchens — both as our primary source of food, and to embrace the soothing ritual of baking and cooking. I know I take great comfort in making bread now more than ever — it makes me feel grounded in the present, and it makes me feel strong and empowered to be able to feed my family and myself. I make my pizza crust from scratch too – it literally takes minutes in a food processor or a stand mixer. With my turning-brown-bananas, last week I made banana muffins, and took a few to the neighbors (keeping my social distance, of course). It

In these unprecedented times, many of us are turning to our kitchens — both as our primary source of food, and to embrace the soothing ritual of baking and cooking. I know I take great comfort in making bread now more than ever — it makes me feel grounded in the present, and it makes me feel strong and empowered to be able to feed my family and myself. I make my pizza crust from scratch too – it literally takes minutes in a food processor or a stand mixer. With my turning-brown-bananas, last week I made banana muffins, and took a few to the neighbors (keeping my social distance, of course). It