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A dad reads the newspaper during breakfast with his daughter
Making Sense of Health News
Health headlines can be confusing — these 3 questions can help you evaluate them Above photo: Health-related...
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Food pantry volunteers fill boxes to donate.
"It's Been Really Stressful"
With SNAP funding in jeopardy, Greater Chicago Food Depository sounds alarm on food access Chicago resident...
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A nurse vaccinates a baby, sitting on mom's lap, against hepatitis B.
Hepatitis B Vaccine
Amidst vaccine debate, experts urge staying the course with vaccination Fact checked by Ros Lederman...
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CountyCare staff, pictured at its Children’s Health Fair at Provident Hospital in August
Preserving Health Care in Uncertain Times
Above: CountyCare staff, pictured at its Children’s Health Fair at Provident Hospital in August, have...
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A man and child shovel finished compost into buckets at a site on Chicago's west side.
From Trash to Treasure
How Chicago’s expanded composting program — and efforts throughout the city — cut waste and costs...
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Representational illustration of an eroding brain representing Parkinson's Disease
New Parkinson’s Treatment Comes to Illinois
Fact checked by Shannon Sparks People with Parkinson’s disease in the Chicago area now have access to...
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PET scan showing traumatic brain injury
New Diagnostic Trial for CTE
Fact checked by Jim Lacy Endeavor Health is leading a groundbreaking clinical trial aimed at diagnosing...
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A young reader and Abby Brecking read Charlie’s Anatomical Adventure
Inspiring Future Healthcare Workers
Anatomist Abbey Breckling, who lives in Chicago’s Portage Park neighborhood and lectures at the University...
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Illustration of a swap for cervical cancer screenings
Self-Collected Cervical Cancer Test
Fact checked by Jim Lacy The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new option for cervical cancer...
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Peripheral artery disease measuring for patient ankle-brachial index (ABI) test limb ischemia
Coverage for the Heart
Fact checked by Derick Wilder The American College of Cardiology and the Association of Black Cardiologists...
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