A Bloomington man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after admitting he was under the influence of cocaine in a crash that killed another man in March of last year. The Bloomington-Normal Home ...

Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who serves as vice chair of Ambulatory Services at Lower Manhattan Hospital and professor of medicine at the Weill Cornell Medical ...

"Normal" is one of those words that we don't really think about much when we use it (e.g., "normal reaction," "normal behavior," "normal person"). However, if you take the time to think about what ...

Size or symmetry? We break down the key differences between Aesthetic and Traditional bodybuilding. Learn why "mass monsters" focus on raw power and size while aesthetic athletes prioritize the ...

Total cholesterol levels of 125-200 mg/dL are optimal for heart health. Genetics, diet, activity levels, smoking, and excessive drinking can affect your cholesterol levels. Regular exercise and a ...

The gastrocolic reflex is a normal reaction that moves the colon after eating to make more room for food. Symptoms of an overactive gastrocolic reflex can include abdominal pain, cramping, and ...

You may have noticed your baby being startled or reacting suddenly when you're trying to put them down to sleep. This is the Moro reflex, one of several normal reflexes that healthy babies are born ...

Have you ever wondered why your leg kicks when the doctor taps your knee with that little rubber hammer? It's because of your reflex. A reflex is an involuntary (say: in-VAHL-un-ter-ee), or automatic, ...

The IHSA football playoffs kick off with an intriguing first-round matchup as the Normal Ironmen (7-2) travel to Mundelein to face the Carmel Catholic Corsairs (7-2). Normal enters the postseason ...