Articles by "Katie Dahlstrom"

Katie Dahlstrom
Katie Dahlstrom

Katie Dahlstrom, health enews contributor, is a public affairs coordinator with Advocate Health Care and Aurora Health Care. A storyteller at her core, she is a former newspaper reporter and spent nearly five years working as a public relations professional for Chicago’s commuter rail agency, Metra. Outside of work, she enjoys birding, photography and spending time with her husband and dog.

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Don’t delay a colonoscopy after abnormal results on this test 
Don’t delay a colonoscopy after abnormal results on this test
It’s what you do with the results that matters.
More than a quarter of adolescents have this condition 
More than a quarter of adolescents have this condition
The 5-2-1-0 rule can help.
Count to five for a healthier lifestyle 
Count to five for a healthier lifestyle
This simple rule could help prevent diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure.
Are you using this critical car seat safety feature? 
Are you using this critical car seat safety feature?
It often goes unused yet can protect your child from serious injury.
FDA approves RSV shot for all infants 
FDA approves RSV shot for all infants
While not a vaccine, it may help prevent babies and toddlers from hospitalization.
Are you taking too much melatonin? 
Are you taking too much melatonin?
Have you turned to melatonin to address your sleep troubles? Read this.
The surprising benefits of getting outdoors 
The surprising benefits of getting outdoors
The great outdoors may benefit more than just your physical health.