Maternal health, nutrition lead Will County’s top health needs based on new report
The report focuses on the areas of access to food and nutrition, maternal and child health, and behavior health and substance use.
3 issues to watch in public health in 2026
We warned you late last year that 2025 was likely to be pretty rock ’n roll. Confession time: We had no idea it would be as cuckoo bananas as it turned out
The Best Time to Drink Pomegranate Juice for Blood Pressure and Heart Health
Pomegranate juice offers blood pressure and heart health benefits when consumed daily — but what time of day should you drink it?
Want Stronger, Healthier Hair? These 16 Foods Can Help
Certain foods promote hair growth and hair health. These nutrient-focused foods can help hair grow naturally longer, stronger, and thicker.
Kale vs. Spinach: Which Is Healthier?
Here we compare kale and spinach benefits, from nutrition and fiber to protein and vitamins. Find out which leafy green is healthier for your diet.
The reason you have brain fog after four days of festive indulgence (and how to undo it)
New research shows that overloading on fatty and sugary food can impair your memory – but there are ways to restore it
Better Sleep: The Added Perk of Your New Year’s Goals
FRIDAY, Dec. 26, 2025 As millions prepare to set New Year s resolutions centered on eating clean and getting fit, new research suggests these habits could also
How to Fight ‘Middle-Age Spread’
FRIDAY, Dec. 26, 2025 A steady uptick on your scale is a nasty side effect of middle age.Most adults in the U.S. put on 10 to 25 pounds between their 20s and
Veggie Van to offer free healthy foods, nutrition information in Niles
NILES — The Veggie Van, a mobile farmer’s market featuring locally grown, top-quality fruits and vegetables, will offer free healthy foods and nutrition information from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
How Nutrition Impacts Breast Cancer Risk and Recovery
Learn how diet and exercise impact breast cancer risk, while getting authoritative guidelines on plate balance, fiber goals, and complex vs. simple carbs.