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Staying up to date on what's happening in health care can be a challenge these days. The OSF HealthCare Blog offers you the latest thinking on health care innovation, wellness, preventive medicine, diet, fitness, and more. Hear from OSF HealthCare experts as well as from our patients who experience our care first hand.
OSF HealthCare Blog
1M ago
It’s served piping hot or iced and comes in a variety of flavors – but is tea really healthy for you? The short answer is, yes. All teas, whether caffeinated or herbal, contain polyphenols, a type of antioxidant with loads of potential, like decreased inflammation and reduced risk of chronic disease. Different teas have different ..read more
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1M ago
Pickles are beloved worldwide. But some diehard pickle fans love more than just those crunchy, salty and sweet little cucumbers. They also love pickle juice – the brine in which pickles are made and packaged. Many folks swear the juice has various health benefits. But is that true? Is pickle juice good for you, or ..read more
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1M ago
As the leaves are turning various colors and the weather cools off, turn up the “beet” by trying some new recipes that feature fresh fall produce! Beets Beets are root vegetables that can be easily transformed into many different things, such as drinks, desserts, salads, appetizers and more. They’re low in calories and contain potassium ..read more
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1M ago
ChatGPT took the world by storm in 2023, opening up new possibilities for the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) across many different industries. Health care is no exception. The potential benefits of AI adoption in health care are significant, but so are the risks. Recognizing this, OSF Innovation quickly formed a generative AI committee ..read more
OSF HealthCare Blog
2M ago
“OSF Innovation has given me great hands-on experiences and the resources to bring my ideas to reality,” says marketing intern Brynna Feehan. This is the cornerstone of the OSF Innovation summer internship program. “The thing that’s so cool about the OSF Innovation internship is that these are real projects,” says Alexa Waltz, a project manager ..read more
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2M ago
Many parents often wonder when the best time is to introduce their baby to food that may have a high risk of causing an allergic reaction. “We know more and more that the earlier introduction to those high allergen foods is beneficial and protective against developing food allergies,” said Michael Endris, MD, a pediatrician at ..read more
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2M ago
Artificial intelligence (AI) provides valuable tools to help diagnose diseases. Doctors can use AI in medical diagnosis to assist in their decision-making and streamline the process. As the use of AI in health care diagnosis increases, it becomes important to test, evaluate and monitor its effectiveness. The path to implementing new technology, procedures or processes ..read more
OSF HealthCare Blog
3M ago
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to greatly impact our daily lives, especially in the field of health care. Because of the ethical and legal challenges of artificial intelligence-driven health care, there is a need for guidance and oversight as AI technology is created. In December 2023, OSF HealthCare joined 38 other health care payers ..read more
OSF HealthCare Blog
4M ago
Keeping your body hydrated helps your body get and stay healthy. In fact, you need to stay hydrated for your body to function. “Staying hydrated is important for many reasons, including protecting our organs, increasing energy, boosting our immune system and preventing headaches and constipation,” said Hope Quilling, a dietetic intern at OSF HealthCare. When ..read more
OSF HealthCare Blog
4M ago
The American Medical Association (AMA) recently released a report on augmented intelligence (AI) in health care. Clinical informaticist and senior fellow for Innovation at OSF HealthCare, Jonathan Handler, MD contributed to the report. The report aims to create a shared language for AI in health care and emphasizes the AMA’s stated commitment “to ensuring the ..read more