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How genetic testing and editing will influence the future of healthcare Tailored, personalized medicine is changing so much of how…
Hearing loss is typical as people age, but 1.1 billion teenagers and young adults globally are at risk of hearing…
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Nature used to be an integral part of the lives of human beings. But today, our connection to Mother Nature…
We may dance through life, but how many of us dance through therapy? Much of our communication is nonverbal, yet…
Reduce your sodium intake to improve heart health Recently, researchers explained that if the food industry complied with the Food and Drug…
Groundbreaking CAR T-cell therapy engineers cells to target tumors In fall 2013, when psychiatrist J. Barry Rubin, DO, developed hip pain,…
Opening up fertility conversations in the gender-diverse community Nestled in their Logan Square living room, Wil (pronouns: they/them/theirs), age 22,…
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With lead lurking in the paint, soil and water, many Chicagoans are at high risk Like a civic superhero team, three…
Movement exercises combat back pain We live in a sitting culture, says Ivan Huergo, DPT, founder and clinical director of Physical…
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But advancements give new hope for children with sickle cell disease Martha Strong’s son Marrion came out screaming. “He was…
Honest conversations with physicians can help men find treatment Although you may see TV ads about erectile dysfunction (ED), the…
Providing peace and support through hospice care A little more than six years ago, Sandy Downs sat down with her…
GiGi’s Playhouse and Center for Enriched Living offer opportunities for achievement It’s a universal feeling: to want to belong and…
While the vision correction surgery is effective, it may not be right for everyone A week after having Lasik vision correction…
Minimally invasive options relieve back and leg pain On a late autumn day, Joe Harsa is busy in his kitchen,…
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New drugs may help prevent migraines Marcie Zeldin, 63, doesn’t remember when she experienced her first migraine. She recalls having…
Helping female survivors regain their sexual satisfaction and confidence After Naomi’s breast cancer treatment — the lumpectomy, the chemotherapy, the 33…
Why a good night’s rest is crucial for your heart We constantly hear about the benefits of getting a good…
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Breaking the silence of domestic violence — and how healthcare providers can help Like a lot about domestic violence, the health…
Therapeutic yoga provides relief for body and mind Therapeutic yoga is nothing new for Lisa Clarke. Clarke, 63, has spent…
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