Peoria Standard

Hearing loss linked with depression and other health risks; experts recommend early intervention

By A. N. Peterson | Sep 24, 2025

Hearing loss is a common condition affecting about one in eight people in the United States.

Genetic testing pilot launched by OSF HealthCare targets silent cholesterol disorder

By A. N. Peterson | Sep 24, 2025

A pilot program has started in Bloomington, Illinois, to identify and treat familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), a genetic disorder that raises cholesterol levels and increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes.