Firefighter Lori Postma was storm spotting when conditions suddenly turned dangerous in March. “We don’t have as much of the warning time as people do in a town or city,” she said of why she and her fellow Lake Township Fire Department firefighters were monitoring conditions in Newton County. “A tornado came up the road … Read more
When it comes to brushing your teeth, just a little dab of toothpaste will do ya. “You do not need a lot of toothpaste when brushing,” says Allison Papp, a dental hygienist at Advanced Dental Concepts with offices in Crown Point. “Just a pea-sized amount is fine. “It’s more in the mechanical movement and proper … Read more
Mammograms remain top tool in early breast cancer detection By Dr. Raquel Gonzalez Heredia, Breast Surgeon, Powers Health Mar 30, 2026 Though about 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, outcomes are excellent with early detection and risk reduction, a Powers Health surgeon writes. Dr. Raquel Gonzalez Heredia is a board-certified, fellowship-trained … Read more
Get Healthy: In advocating for vaccines, pediatricians point to benefits, address fears By Morgan McCabe, Times correspondent Mar 23, 2026 Recent federal guidance has upended the childhood immunization schedule. But local pediatricians are prepared to follow the more traditional American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations. Meredith Krogh is a family nurse practitioner with NorthShore Health in … Read more
Sixty percent of the human body consists of water, and it needs constant replenishment to keep all your systems operating smoothly. Many Americans don’t stay properly hydrated, though, which in some cases can be downright dangerous to your health. Getting an adequate amount of water offers a number of benefits, from maximizing your workout performance, … Read more
From puberty and pregnancy through adulthood, menopause and beyond, hormones are an easy scapegoat for all sorts of health conditions, emotional outbursts and erratic behaviors. But how big a role do they truly play in how you feel and act, and how much do you really know about them? Whether you’re dealing with too much … Read more