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A nurse vaccinates a baby, sitting on mom's lap, against hepatitis B.
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Hepatitis B Vaccine
October 27, 2025
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A mom wearing a surgical mask and child cuddle on the couch. The mom is looking at the thermometer she used to take the child's temperature.
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Measles Misery
April 7, 2025
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Mental Health
After the Darién
March 10, 2025
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Family Health
The Kid Question
March 6, 2024
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Screenings for Men
Family Health
The Need for Screening
March 28, 2022
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vision convergence insufficiency
Family Health
Drifting Away
March 28, 2022
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Breast Cancer Screenings
Women's Health
Who, When, Why: Navigating Complex Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines
February 17, 2022
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Fibroid Pain, Chicago Health Magazine Online
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Can a Daily Pill Lighten Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Caused by Fibroids?
December 16, 2021
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Drinking Age
September 21, 2021
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Electronic medical record with patient data and health care information in tablet. Doctor using digital smart device to read report online. Modern technology in hospital
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Keep Medical Records, Family History at the Ready
September 16, 2021
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teenage depression and anxiety
Pediatrics
When Teen Angst Turns to Pandemic Anxiety and Depression
April 28, 2021
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Pregnant woman's stomach
Family Health
Midwife-Led Birth Centers Offer a Safe Alternative to Hospital Birth
March 16, 2021
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Prostate Problems, Chicago Health magazine
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Prostate Problems
March 14, 2021
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Cancer and Fertility
Family Health
Cancer & Fertility
March 14, 2021
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Nurse home visits address maternal and infant health disparities
Family Health
Connecting Families
March 14, 2021
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Hair Loss, Chicago Health Magazine Online
Family Health
Thinning Hair in Women: Why it Happens and What Helps
February 5, 2021
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Men's Health
Kwame Raoul Discusses Importance of Prostate Cancer Screenings
January 22, 2021
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Man in Mask Vulnerable Adults
Aging
Vulnerable Adults
September 15, 2020
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Womens Health
Family Health
Pregnancy in a Pandemic
September 15, 2020
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Disrupted Classroom
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Disrupted Progress
September 15, 2020
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Temperature, Chicago Health Magazine Online
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Temperature Check
April 13, 2020
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Kidney Donation, Chicago Health Magazine Online
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Mayo Clinic Q&A: Kidney Donors Do Not Need to Be Relatives
November 13, 2019
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Stool softeners: small jar filled with white pills
Gastroenterology
Don't Rely on Stool Softeners for Constipation Relief
May 2, 2019
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Outsmart your appetite – close up shot of woman’s pursed lips as she holds orange macaron cookie in front of her face.
Family Health
How to Outsmart Your Appetite
January 22, 2019
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Fertility and diet: neck to knee shot of pregnant woman standing outside in black dress and brown coat on sunny fall day
Women's Health
Fertility and Diet: Is There a Connection?
November 1, 2018
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Joanna and Dylan Gutierrez. Photo by Cheryl Mann.
Sports Medicine
Injury-Prevention Tips from Joffrey Dancers Help Recreational Athletes
October 10, 2018
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Do hand dryers spread germs? Image of hot air hand dryer on wall in public bathroom
Family Health
The Bacterial Horror of Hot-Air Hand Dryers
September 20, 2018
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Helping women with endometriosis find relief
Family Health
No More Pain. Period.
September 4, 2018
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Managing diabetes type 1
Family Health
Managing the Highs and Lows
September 4, 2018
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The decline in male sperm count and quality
Men's Health
When Swimmers Sink
September 4, 2018
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Mental Health
Why Persistent Anxiety Leads to Other Health Problems
July 12, 2018
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Bariatric surgery can prolong lifespan: image of measuring tape and apple on top of scale, itself on top of wood floor.
Family Health
Bariatric Surgery Prolongs Lifespan for Obese Patients
July 4, 2018
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Apple cider vinegar as a heartburn remedy? Image of bottle of apple cider vinegar in front of brown background.
Family Health
Apple Cider Vinegar... for Heartburn?
June 14, 2018
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Family Health
5 Things That Can Help you Take a Pass on Kidney Stones
June 7, 2018
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Power of Pets: image is of shaggy gray dog being pet by human hand outside in yard
Family Health
The Power of Pets
May 16, 2018
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Brain Safety: Image is drawing of brain surrounding by colorful rays
Family Health
Brain Safety Starts With You
April 26, 2018
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Tennis Elbow: How to Avoid It and What to do if You Can’t
Sports Medicine
Tennis Elbow: How to Avoid It and What to Do if You Can’t
April 11, 2018
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Man installing carbon monoxide detector on ceiling of home.
Family Health
Keeping carbon monoxide out of your home
April 5, 2018
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Life expectancy: image is of hand of baby pressing into palm of older individual
Family Health
Lower life expectancy likely caused by lifestyle choices
March 23, 2018
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Shot of top of brunette woman's head while she pulls on piece of gray hair
Family Health
Gray Hair: Age Isn't the Only Reason it Starts to Happen
March 16, 2018
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Retrain Your Bladder
Family Health
Retrain Your Bladder
March 2, 2018
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Blood pressure problems among kids are rising
Pediatrics
Going Higher
March 2, 2018
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Eating Disorders and Men
Family Health
Eating Disorders and Men
March 2, 2018
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End-of-Life Care
Family Health
End-of-Life Care
March 2, 2018
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Oxytocin, aka the love hormone, can help relieve stress. Image is of loose knot in a rope in the shape of a heart.
Family Health
Your natural 'love hormone' helps relieve stress
February 23, 2018
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General advice for better health. Image is of happy middle aged woman in glasses outside and smiling at the camera.
Family Health
Simple ways to turn your health around
February 2, 2018
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Tips for keeping your resolutions. Image shows neck down shot of woman sitting on wood floor doing yoga with legs crossed and hands in prayer position.
Family Health
Keep those New Year's resolutions
January 5, 2018
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Evidence of a bad sleep routine: individual who is trying to fall asleep on the couch
Family Health
Is your sleep routine keeping you up at night?
December 15, 2017
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Shot from behind of young blond woman outside on a hill getting vitamin D from the sun.
Family Health
Many adults don't get the amount of vitamin D they should
December 1, 2017
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A good mood can give you a fast metabolism: happy, healthy young woman smiling outside
Family Health
A good mood equals a faster metabolism
November 17, 2017
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