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Where Northwestern Medicine Meets Your Life

The more you know about your health, the more you can do to ensure you’re making smart choices and getting the care you need. Northwestern Medicine offers a wide range of resources to support your family’s health and wellness needs.

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Healthy Tips

What Should I Eat Before Donating Blood?

Eat these nutrient-dense foods before donating blood to prevent fatigue.

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What You Need to Know About Breast Cancer Screening

Guidelines recommend women get a mammogram every year beginning at age 40.

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Science and Research
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How Do Fecal Transplants Work?

Effective treatment for C. diff infections.

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Patient Stories
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Celebrating a Longtime Patient-Physician Relationship

More than 30 years after a successful liver transplant, the patient and physician have a special bond built on support and trust.

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Healthy Tips
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5 Questions You Might be Too Embarrassed to Ask Your Gynecologist

Alexander L. Lin, MD, a gynecologist at Northwestern Medicine, has the answers.

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How Many Steps a Day Should You Take to Improve Your Heart Health?

Learn about the heart-health benefits of walking for older adults.

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Healthy Tips
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What Is Smartphone Tendinitis?

Swiping and scrolling can lead to aching.

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Health Assessments and Health Trackers

Northwestern Medicine offers a wide range of resources to help you manage your health.

Assess your symptoms and receive recommendations for next steps with our health assessments.

Need additional help managing your daily health and knowing when to take action? Download our Personal Health Tracker.

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Health and Fitness Centers

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