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My two boys are perfect. They are void of the trappings of time: wrinkles, scars, clogged pores, hunched shoulders, bulbus…
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I couldn’t believe that my editor deleted the phrase “practice yourself” from my last column. She said readers wouldn’t understand the…
Chicago area hospitals take steps to increase patients’ overall health through health literacy Greg Banks had one month in which…
Roughly half of American adults read below a sixth grade level. Yet, most health information — educational pamphlets, discharge instructions,…
We asked nine area healthcare professionals to answer… What is the most important thing about healthcare that you wish more…
Health literacy nonprofits highlight crucial need for patient advocacy The U.S. healthcare system is daunting, and often people have to…
Chicago-area dentist travels to rural Mexico to care for patients At a make-shift dental clinic in Mexico’s Southern Sierra Madre…
Expanding mental health literacy in the Black community It’s an understatement to say that coming to grips with my mental…
Interpreters and community health workers build healthcare connections A confused, non-English speaking patient arrived for chemotherapy at a local community…
Planning for hospital discharge Hospital discharge — the process when a patient heads home after a hospitalization or procedure — …
Your blood contains secrets about your overall health. It can indicate whether you’re at risk for heart disease, show that…
How to access your medical records Your medical records are a gold mine of information about your health. They contain…
Even in tiny amounts, the synthetic opioid fentanyl can be deadly. Dealers cut it into everything from heroin and cocaine…
Lead Service Line Replacement and Notification Act – HB3739 This law upgrades Illinois’ outdated water infrastructure and protects human and…
Pounding, debilitating, chronic migraines may qualify for an unexpected treatment: Botox. Merle Diamond, MD, director of the Diamond Headache Clinic, has…
Misericordia, a care community in Chicago’s West Ridge neighborhood, opened the Hearts & Flour Bakery and Café in April 2022,…
Imagine an occupational therapy session next to a beautiful lake or in an art studio. When Michael Swayne goes to…
I have long said that I’m not a true Chicagoan because I haven’t been doored. If you’re not familiar with…
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Your embarrassing questions answered! By Dhara Bhakta, MD Q: How can I talk to my medical providers about my sexual…
The medical consequences of gaming and esports The call of Call of Duty — a top-selling (400 million copies worldwide),…
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Build more activity into your day How much time do you spend sitting? Probably more than you realize. The average…
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Fertility Specialists When seeking exceptional reproductive specialist care in Chicago, Illinois, people trust the caring and distinguished providers at AFCC.…
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Finding inspiration in his grandmother’s recipes, local physician creates his own cookbook Growing up in the Milwaukee suburbs, Sheil Shukla, DO,…
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If you want to start a family but experience obstacles in your reproductive health, a lot can feel beyond your…
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