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About 8.6 million sports injuries occur every year in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While common in school-aged children, sports injuries affect

Sexual dysfunction and sexual health concerns affect a large number of people of all genders and identities. For example, 4 out of 10 women over the age of 18 have reported a sexual concern related to

"Leaky gut syndrome" has been in the health news lately. Doctors and researchers are still learning about this syndrome, what causes it and how to best treat it. There's no question that your gut has

Bariatric surgery can be a life-changing procedure for individuals who have morbid obesity and have struggled to lose weight and keep it off. Our team coordinates care for bariatric surgical

The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery defines orthopedics as a branch of medicine that focuses on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of injuries and diseases of the body’s musculoskeletal

Do you ever feel like you're moving through your days on autopilot? Are you always thinking ahead to all the chores that need to be done around the farm, instead of focusing on what you're doing at

With few exceptions, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , the American Medical Association and other organizations recommend all individuals 6 months and older to get a flu shot

AIDS—acquired immunodeficiency syndrome—is a disease caused by a virus known as Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Identified initially in the 1980s, it used to be a fatal disease. Thankfully, the

The holiday season is here! Our team at the Farm Family Resource Initiative at SIU Medicine wants all farming families to celebrate safely and joyfully. Read more to learn about why holidays can be so