Stress and environmental factors conspire against sleep, but help can make a lifetime of difference Since buying his-and-hers CPAP machines,…
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Researchers in Chicago are studying how PFAS affect health and where people might be exposed Ken Lumb, managing partner at…
More women than ever are being diagnosed with ADHD — what’s behind the increase? During her childhood years, writer, educator,…
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On one of those first gorgeous spring days when Chicago reminds us why we live here, my eldest son, Harry,…
Once upon a time, there were two big eyes that peered into the world from within a box. The eyes…
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A new regulation from the Food and Drug Administration will require all mammogram facilities in the U.S. to notify patients if…
New Rules for Rock Crushers Effective March 2023 Facilities in Chicago that process construction and demolition materials must now follow…
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Some technology goes unnoticed until you need it. That includes hearing loops, which make a big difference to people with…
Looking for answers to medical mysteries Few things in life raise more anxiety than waiting on a diagnosis. And if…
We asked readers to share on social media and in our weekly newsletter the most important thing they do for…
Doctors helping local patients and teaching local doctors in Nepal When a medical team from the U.S. planned a visit…
Three hospital chaplains share their thoughts on gun violence Hospital chaplains play a pivotal role in providing care, comfort, and…
At first glance, mystery novels and books about medicine may seem like two vastly different genres, but in fact they…
Not Everyone, and Not Well Enough The numbers don’t lie, but they do reveal an ugly truth: There are major…
For years, many Black patients have mistrusted doctors and the healthcare system. How are physicians rebuilding that trust? While on…
After a tiny lump on his tongue quickly swelled to the size of a golf ball, Chicago singer Hector Nuñez…
Patients turn to doctors for answers, but what happens when the answer is wrong? When Jessica Gray was 16, numbness…
Some answers only reveal themselves after a person dies. For those paying attention, the information can change perspectives and save lives.…
Trauma-informed yoga creates space for physical healing When a person experiences trauma — gun violence, abuse, or military combat, for…
Can you overdo the supplements? America’s dietary supplement industry is big business, with an estimated 85,000 products in the marketplace.…
5 health tools to keep in the house First, it was a new thermometer, with a battery and display. Later, a…
Flexitarian diets let people prioritize plant-based options — without totally saying bye to meat You’ve probably heard that eating less…
How Covid-19 created a wave of eating disorders among America’s youth From age 12 to 25, Mackenzie Carmichael felt controlled…
5 common causes of peripheral neuropathy At 7 weeks old, Angel Mason’s doctor diagnosed her with type 1 diabetes. Twenty…
How your legs’ health affects your heart — and vice versa Count to 40. In the time it took you…
When you’re dealing with an illness you can’t figure out or if you visit multiple doctors, a symptom diary is…
In an ideal world, if you notice something wrong with your body, you could immediately get a medical appointment —…
When teens turn 18, they’re legally classified as adults. But with nearly half a million 18-year-olds starting college this year, guardians…
Adults who believe they have mild or moderate hearing loss can now buy over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids without seeing a…
Your embarrassing questions answered! By Harold Boutté Jr., MD Q: I’m having some, um, issues with, uh, pooping. Is what I’m…
My two boys are perfect. They are void of the trappings of time: wrinkles, scars, clogged pores, hunched shoulders, bulbus…
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Bodily Autonomy Ordinance This new Chicago law prohibits city departments and agencies from participating in investigations or proceedings related to…
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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…
The American Medical Association (AMA) last year noted that most patient care physicians now work outside of physician-owned medical practices.…
Advances in portable medical technology, care reimbursement models, and changing consumer preferences are bringing more healthcare into the home. Modern…
Chicago area hospitals take steps to increase patients’ overall health through health literacy Greg Banks had one month in which…