The Flu Outbreak

Why it broke and whether it’s fixed By David Himmel It begins with an ache. Then a chill. And before you can reach Walgreens, you find yourself in the grip of an influenza outbreak. The final days of last December brought holiday cheer and the third biggest flu season since 2002. After New Year’s Day, […]

Caring for Your Winter Skin

Helpful tips from top area dermatologists By Karen Schwartz It’s wintertime in Chicago, and most likely, your skin looks and feels much drier than it does during the warmer spring and summer months. Two Chicago-area dermatologists give helpful tips for keeping your skin in tip-top shape during the rest of the winter season. Clean and […]