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One of the greatest advancements in women’s rights, equality, and healthcare was born in Chicago Fact checked by Shannon Sparks…
Fact checked by Shannon Sparks Daniel Hale Williams, born in 1850s Pennsylvania, faced challenges from an early age. His father…
How one Chicago neurosurgeon teaches — and learns — unique pediatric neurosurgery techniques around the world Fact checked by Derick…
How intermittent fasting and circadian rhythms impact health Fact checked by Shannon Sparks There’s a rhythm to life. The…
Fact checked by Shannon Sparks Deep-dish pizza, one of Chicago’s signature menu items, dates back to at least the 1940s. …
Fact checked by Derick Wilder Why do you work out? To stay in shape? Relieve stress? Keep your weight in…
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How new guidelines are helping kids and teens lose weight Fact checked by Shannon Sparks When Juan Diego Fuentes…
Aquablation offers the newest response to BPH Fact checked by Shannon Sparks About a year ago, 68-year-old Chicago native and…
Men often avoid developing deep friendships, but the benefits are clear Fact checked by Derick Wilder When Milan Bagel…
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Is my increasing forgetfulness a sign of Alzheimer’s? By James Mastrianni, MD, PhD Fact checked by Shannon Sparks Q: I…
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Fact checked by Derick Wilder I am a history buff. So when I heard about the theme for this issue of…
Fact checked by Derick Wilder Awe is awesome and can be inspired by both good and bad. Good: the Cubs…
Five books about medicine with a Windy City link Fact checked by Shannon Sparks Chicago has seven medical schools,…
Fact checked by Derick Wilder Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing breast cancer detection. Georgia Spear, MD, division chief of Breast…
Fact checked by Shannon Sparks Most of us resolve to exercise more or eat healthier, but it’s hard to get…
No Thanks, Some Men Say Fact checked by Shannon Sparks A growing number of men are saying no to fatherhood. The…
Fact checked by Derick Wilder Extra Help with Prescription Costs Effective January 2024 Many seniors on Medicare who need extra…
Mobile Care Chicago’s Dental Van meets young patients where they are — at school Fact checked by Derick Wilder …
The importance of a balanced exercise routine Fact checked by Derick Wilder Mary Dreiser, 74, of Downers Grove, has…
A bionic leg increases mobility by responding to brain power Fact checked by Shannon Sparks Stephen Littig had to…
Why some still shun one of the most important healthcare advances in the history of the world Fact checked…
New therapies revolutionize sickle cell treatment, but who can afford the price tag? Fact checked by Shannon Sparks When…
Chicago’s Rich History of Cardiology Pioneers Fact checked by Shannon Sparks Chicago has a rich and fascinating history of…
Hearing Health Center Founder & President “You let me keep doing what I love! Thank you to the Hearing…
How Chicagoans have historically shaped, and continue to transform, healthcare Fact checked by Derick Wilder Our story begins 160 years…
Exploring Chicago’s rich history of physician activism Fact checked by Derick Wilder The day that physician residents and fellows…
Fact checked by Derick Wilder As childhood cancer survival rates improve, a common concern crops up for families: the child’s…
We’re celebrating the new year by taking a look back at our 10 most-read stories of 2023. These stories covered…
At the Center for Reproductive Care, our mission is to provide you the best opportunity to create the family you…
We asked readers to share on social media and in our weekly newsletter: In what ways have environmental changes in…
How environmental volunteer opportunities take people outside of themselves Eriko Kojima readily admits that she used to be a couch potato.…
One Chicago doctor takes his compassion and skills south of the border In his desk at Shriners Children’s Hospital Chicago,…
5 ways to use your smartphone (or smartwatch) to track your health When a woman on a cross-country flight fell…
Why getting outside does wonders for your health Do you find yourself stuck inside, reluctant to emerge from your cocoon?…
Cutting back on red meat has an outsized impact on the environment Katherine Tellock was in no rush to give…
Environmental nutrition offers an eating approach for your health and the planet’s Healthy eating isn’t just good for you; it…
Illinois looks nothing like it did 150 years ago and beyond. Only .01% of the Prairie State’s prairies remain. People,…
Chicago explores the role of trees in human health and heat mitigation This is not a joke. Ready? What mitigates…
A promising therapy for people with certain cancers is now available in Chicago’s northern suburbs at the community hospital level. NorthShore…
Am I Losing My Hair? By Victoria Barbosa, MD Q: I don’t want to seem vain, but I’m losing my hair,…
The Highland Park 4th of July parade shooting may have faded from the national consciousness, but it hovers like a…
18 months after a mass shooting at a 4th of July parade, a community continues to mend More than a…
But When It’s Done Right, It’s Good for Everyone When a Groot recycling facility in Plainfield burned down in 2021 due…
Where flooding and sewage treatment meet — and how both impact people’s health Flush your toilet or rinse your kitchen sink, and…
Scientists expect climate change to cause about 250,000 additional deaths each year between 2030 and 2050, according to the World…
