Do you think you have diabetes or pre-diabetes? Take this quick quiz.
According to a recently released study, the number of U.S. residents with diabetes is expected to double over the next 25 years. That would bring the total number to 44.1 million people in 2034, up from 23.7 million today. Contributors to diabetes include a lack [...]

It’s American Heart Month and MetroSouth Medical Center is sending a message:  Get your heart checked.
Employees of the hospital have created a music video to the song “Achy Breaky Heart’ made famous by Billy Ray Cirus.  The video is part of the southside hospital’s campaign encouraging residents to “Know Their Numbers By Heart.”
Throughout the [...]

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. But top cardiologists say heart conditions can be monitored and even prevented if people follow simple prevention tips:  quit smoking, exercise more, and eat a healthy diet.  Chefs from restaurants on Chicago’s south side have taken this last tip to “heart” and are [...]