There’s magic in the air in Chicago. Open Heart Magic, a local nonprofit organization, brings interactive bedside magic to children…
By Megy KarydesMegy Karydes’ specialties include health, food, architecture and social justice. She’s an adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University.
While men may be reluctant to see the doctor, they should consider these important preventive tests How do you think…
When it comes to preventing skin cancer, sunscreen is essential. There are two main types of sunscreen — chemical and…
Friendship is essential for all of us. But during the pandemic, children with intellectual disabilities have needed friends more than…
People in Illinois can now access birth control via a consultation with a trained pharmacist, rather than a prescription from…
Being unable to access menstrual products takes a mental and physical toll on students, says Em Rabelais, PhD, RN, a…
If your child dislikes reading, vision convergence insufficiency could be to blame When a child dislikes reading, parents may brush…
Addressing foot problems in older adults Our feet take a pounding every day. But for many older adults, aging feet…
When it comes to our health, we tend to treat disease instead of warding it off in the first place. …
Chicago groups find creative ways to provide fresh food and build healthy communities On an unseasonably warm December morning, volunteers…
Give your heart a head start by knowing — and reducing — your risks Preventive medical advice sometimes feels like…
Making lifestyle changes now can help stop or reverse the disorder It was a few weeks before Christmas 2019, and…
Initiatives — whether surgery, medication, or diet — help people conquer obesity and improve their health Weight loss is a…
Preventing asthma starts by understanding triggers and, perhaps, by changing the way we eat A few months ago, I discovered…
Now, more medications treat opioid use disorder Drug-related deaths hit an all-time high in the United States recently, with most…
Cervical cancer in Chicago occurs 39% more often and has a 60% higher death rate than the national average, according…
Everyone knows that brushing your teeth prevents cavities and tooth decay. But many people don’t realize dental care is an…
Genetic testing for everything from rare disorders to common cancers empowers people to make informed medical decisions — possibly preventing…
Covid-19 has forever changed how clinicians deliver quality care. As the healthcare landscape continues to shift, one thing is certain:…
Tired caregivers may not always know where to turn when it comes to supporting a beloved older family member. Respite…
Have you ever found yourself in a dark restaurant, unable to read the menu? Maybe you forgot your glasses. Maybe…
While some brain cells disintegrate moments after we die, others actually grow, report researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago. The findings,…
When patrons at the Sip of Hope Community Coffee Bar order a cup of coffee, they get a signature blend:…
In a tactical maneuver, active-duty Army medical personnel are now embedded at the University of Chicago Medicine. They’re stationed not…
More men are seeking help, but roadblocks to treatment remain Through college, graduate school, and into an active and successful…
With the pandemic and an increase in wine culture, more women are drinking — to excessive levels Women drink. A…
Illinois groups push for medical aid in dying as an option for people with terminal illness When we imagine the…
Helping kids cope with the pandemic’s emotional and behavioral legacy Before the pandemic, Patrick DeFors brought his children, then ages…
5 mental health lessons from the pandemic 1. Make changes, but go slow “As we move into a new normal,…
Brain surgery is highly complex. But now, some people may be able to have brain surgery and go home the…
Organizations provide equipment and leadership development, promoting independence and power We hold on to household items for various reasons. We…
What will it take to address the city’s racial disparities in mental health care? Horace Washington Howard rides the bus…
Cartoons use their visual power to promote healing and acceptance M.K. Czerwiec, RN, was a brand-new nurse, still in nursing…
Condition can cause serious, but temporary, psychotic episodes Ben Price, 48, from Morris, Illinois, was a loving husband, father, and a…
Woodridge residents Bob and Gloria Pluta have spent the majority of their 44-year marriage scrunched into suburbia, surrounded by neighbors,…
Close your eyes. Now go get a soda out of the refrigerator. Are you sure you have the right thing?…
Even though cancer treatment ends, the need for physical and emotional care continues When Marty Hogan found out at age…
Local groups counter sub-par cancer care in underserved Chicago communities At 31, Roshanda Randle of Englewood knew she was younger…
Better surgeries, less radiation, and new drugs are changing treatments and offering hope In 1811, Nabby Adams, daughter of President…
Consider the following when deciding whether to join a trial Treatment. Usually, patients get either the medication being studied or…
Historically, medical research has focused on white men rather than women or people of color, says Nicole Woitowich, PhD, research…
Participating in cancer research can give access to life-saving drugs Alexa DiVenere was 16 in 2011, when she heard news…
Organizations offer breast cancer advocacy and support September 27, 2006. No one forgets their date, Sophia Williams says. She was…
Treatments offer men relief for a common uncomfortable condition About 10 years ago, Steven Prosser, of Libertyville, started beating a…
Options preserve hope for pregnancy after treatment When 31-year-old Amy Glomski was planning her perfect wedding, a pandemic wasn’t part…
Nurse home visits address maternal and infant health disparities Nine-year-old Angela Ellison spent Christmas Eve 1969 sitting in a beauty…
Our overall health and well-being rely on sleep. Yet, for many people, sleep apnea not only prevents a good night’s…
Long before the Covid-19 pandemic, Craig Garfield, MD, and Young Lee, PhD, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, developed an app to…
