Catholic Health News & Stories

Calcium needs depend on factors like age, gender and diet.

At least 30 minutes of daily moderate physical activity has numerous benefits.

Measuring your heart rate is a helpful tool to monitor your health.

An abnormal heart murmur can indicate a problem with your heart that requires treatment.

Learn how to manage pain and symptoms.

Peripheral artery disease is treatable and preventable but often goes undiagnosed until symptoms appear. 

What to know about mitral valve prolapse.

A heart attack is a life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical attention.

St. Francis Heart Center cardiac catheterization laboratories use the most advanced interventional cardiology procedures.

Advances in heart failure treatments mean that patients can live fuller, more productive lives.

As obesity rates rise in the United States, so do fad diets and their health risks.

Spotting hidden sodium in food is an important part of a healthy eating plan.

Try these tips to make your next trip to the grocery store easier.

Eating less meat—or even giving it up entirely—may reduce your risk of disease and improves your overall health.

Your PCP will carefully review all bloodwork results.

Annual exams help you and your doctor develop a plan to keep you healthy.

What to know about cardiac amyloidosis.

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Recipe courtesy of Tom Mulzoff, Executive Chef at St. Charles Hospital

Talk to your doctor if you are showing any of these signs of an unhealthy gut.

While the two inflammatory bowel diseases are alike in many ways, there are key differences.

Anemia is the most common noncancerous blood disorder.

TIps to enjoy the holiday season without undoing your efforts to keep your diabetes in check.

Kidneys play a vital role in maintaining your overall health.

Learn more about acute bronchitis and chronic bronchitis.

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Using these tips can help keep your family safe during the holidays.

A healthy meal plan can help you control your glucose levels and prevent health complications.

Thyroid conditions can occur in people of any age, gender or ethnic background.

Diabetic patients often have foot-related health issues.

An RSV infection can be dangerous for certain groups of adults.

Dr. Sharad Chandrika addresses the most common myths about lung cancer.

Your health improves within minutes of quitting.

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men and women.

An exercise routine will help you manage your diabetes and improve your overall health.

Checking your blood sugar is essential for managing your type 1 or type 2 diabetes

Cyclic and non-cyclic breast pain have different symptoms and causes.

Noncancerous breast diseases commonly cause breast changes.

Hidden scary surgery minimizes disfigurement from large incisions.

Recipe courtesy of St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center®

Recipe courtesy of St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center®

Easily manage your health care no matter where you are or what time of day. 

Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in American men.

Recipe courtesy of John Vaeth, Good Samaritan University Hospital Executive Chef

What you need to know about the test and why certain men need to get tested routinely.

Commonly asked questions about when you should see a urologist.

Getting annual screening tests is one of the most important things a man can do for his health.

A panic attack and a heart attack share similar symptoms.