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Prevention
Op-Ed: Preventing Cervical Cancer
January 18, 2023
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Op-Ed
Op-Ed: Take Steps to Detect Colorectal Cancer Early
May 25, 2022
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Flu Shot
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Correcting Common Flu Shot Myths
October 14, 2020
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Friends Chicago Health
Prevention
Friends Can Help Your Health
December 21, 2018
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To lower triglycerides, lifestyle changes before drugs
February 4, 2017
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Environmental Nutrition. 70 percent of our bone destiny is due to heredity, but that doesn't mean you can't help shape the health of your bones.
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10 Tips to Fight Osteoporosis
January 31, 2017
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How to improve your cholesterol levels
January 28, 2017
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Young adults need to take prehypertension seriously
January 28, 2017
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Pediatrics
Research hints at a nutritional strategy for reducing autism risk
January 4, 2017
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Chicago’s fall weather has been unseasonably warm, but don’t be fooled, the flu is coming. There are ways to protect yourself like an annual flu shot.
Prevention
New Recommendations for the Flu Season
November 10, 2016
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Prevention
Brain Boosts
August 9, 2016
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Calcium is crucial for long-term bone health
July 13, 2016
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Healthy lifestyle choices can slow the rise of pancreatic cancer
July 10, 2016
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Reverse fatty liver with exercise and diet
July 2, 2016
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How you can best protect yourself against mosquito bites
February 4, 2016
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Stretch daily to stay flexible
February 4, 2016
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Prevention
Simple ways to prevent kidney stone recurrence
February 4, 2016
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Research shows clear benefits to colon cancer screening no later than age 50
February 4, 2016
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Three ways to protect your vision
February 4, 2016
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Eat wisely to protect your kidneys
February 4, 2016
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A healthy diet is key to getting the iron you need
February 4, 2016
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Many ways to lower cholesterol will reduce heart disease risk
February 4, 2016
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Can your coffee habit help you live longer?
February 4, 2016
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What you need to know about Zika virus
February 4, 2016
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Your blood work, on the edge of normal
February 4, 2016
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Eight ways to lower blood pressure besides cutting sodium
February 4, 2016
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Why regular exercise helps reduce cancer risk
February 4, 2016
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Waist size trumps body weight to gauge heart disease risk
February 4, 2016
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A stronger heart may keep your brain young
February 4, 2016
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3 immune-boosting myths busted
February 4, 2016
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Keeping hands consistently clean one of the best ways to avoid getting sick
February 4, 2016
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Eat to see clearly
February 4, 2016
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Lead poisoning: What everyone needs to know
February 3, 2016
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What you need to know about health screening tests
January 29, 2016
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Poor diet key factor fueling a rise in kidney stones
December 29, 2015
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3 Health Strategies to Help You Get Through the Holidays
December 21, 2015
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Prevention
Keep Kids Safe this Holiday with These Tips
December 16, 2015
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Prevention
Flu vaccination: Win some, lose some
October 16, 2015
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Prevention
Sun Sense
August 19, 2015
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Prevention
The Kid's Doctor: Dog flu no threat to humans
July 28, 2015
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Teen
Prevention
No Such Thing as TMI
April 29, 2015
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Prevention
EatingWell: Changes in diet can help lower your blood pressure
April 28, 2015
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Columns
From Routine Surgery to Family Nightmare
February 9, 2015
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Columns
The Prevention Column
July 21, 2014
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Columns
Commit to Getting Fat: A Resolution Reboot
February 5, 2014
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Time to Start
Columns
The Prevention Column
January 20, 2014
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Lifestyle
Chemical Deal
September 18, 2013
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Prevention
The Prevention Column
September 3, 2013
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In The Know
Options Against the Flu
August 20, 2013
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Columns
The Prevention Column
July 22, 2013
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