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According to the American Diabetes Association (June 10, 2014), 29.1 million Americans, 9.3% of the population, had diabetes in 2012. Of those 29.1 million, 8.1 million Americans went undiagnosed. The number of diabetics had risen from 25.8 million in 2010, which was a 13% increase....

Its summer – time for fun in the sun! Summer is a great time of the year, the weather is nice and people can finally get outdoors! Of course, summer offers a number of activities for both children and adults. There’s so much to do—bicycle...

Ankylosing spondylitis, also known as Bechterew’s Disease, is a form of arthritis affecting the bones and joints at the base of the spine where it connects to the pelvis. This form of spinal arthritis, will cause the joints to become swollen and inflamed throughout the...

Pain in the PresidencyEveryone has an opinion on what defines John Fitzgerald Kennedy (JFK). Only serving 1,000 days in office, he is defined as a civil rights pioneer, the man who believed that we could land on the moon, and the President who would lead...

For many, shoulder pain is a no laughing matter. To better understand shoulder problems and shoulder pain, it helps to begin with an explanation of the shoulder’s structure and how it works....

Here Are Some Helpful Tips to Prevent HeadachesDid you know that the head is one of the most common pain centers in the human body and that one of the most common pain conditions in the world occurs here as well? That would be a...

We treat many different cases of pain at Illinois Pain Institute and specialize in the right course of treatment for our patients. One of the most common conditions that we see at IPI are people suffering from sciatica. Sciatica pain is described as constant pain...

Great Exercises Tips for You!Back pain is pain felt in the back that usually originates from the muscles, nerves, bones, joints, or other structures in the spine. Back pain is considered to be one of the most common complaints that patients express to their doctor....