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Latest News

Water at Risk

A Q&A with investigative journalist Jordan Chariton, author of We the Poisoned, on the significance...

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Features

Surgery Through Art

A unique view of Chicago’s International Museum of Surgical Science, at the crossroads of art, history,...

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Latest News

The Public Health Crisis of Gun Violence

For the first time in history, the United States Surgeon General in June 2024 declared gun violence a...

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Features

Change Makers

The groups taking on gun violence directly — and how their efforts are evolving Chicago America’s weak...

Participants of the FLIP program in Back of the yards. Violence Intervention. Courtesy of the institute for nonviolence chicago

Features

Aiming for More

Groups working in Chicago’s most violent neighborhoods try to reach people early on Fact checked by...

Features

Ongoing Survival

After the nightmare of gun violence, survivors face difficult realities Fact checked by Shannon Sparks Andre...

Rev. Ciera Bates-Chamberlain (pictured far right), and Live Free Illinois at a protest against gun violence. LiveFree Illinois is a faith based organization

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The Role of Faith in Gun Violence Prevention

Fact checked by Derick Wilder Charnesha Collier knew she was hearing gunshots as soon as the pops...

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Features

AI in Healthcare

How do medical institutions ensure the ethical use of artificial intelligence? Fact checked by Derick...

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Features

Emergency Response

ER physicians battle on the frontlines of gun violence response Fact checked by Shannon Sparks When...

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Features

Animal Therapy

From cow cuddling to goat yoga, discover how four-legged friends are transforming health and well-being...

Family Health

Family Health

The Kid Question

Authors Meghan Elizabeth Kallman and Josephine Ferorelli explore reproductive choices with climate change...

Family Health

The Need for Screening

While men may be reluctant to see the doctor, they should consider these important preventive tests How...

Family Health

Drifting Away

If your child dislikes reading, vision convergence insufficiency could be to blame When a child dislikes...

Women's Health

Who, When, Why: Navigating Complex Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines

If you are confused about breast cancer screening guidelines — how often to get mammograms and when to...

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Can a Daily Pill Lighten Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Caused by Fibroids?

Fibroids are generally benign (not cancerous) tumors that form within the tissues of the uterus. They...

Family Health

Drinking Age

With the pandemic and an increase in wine culture, more women are drinking — to excessive levels Women...

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Latest News

Keep Medical Records, Family History at the Ready

Mary Kay Doyle is sure that having her son’s medical records close at hand has helped his new...

Pediatrics

When Teen Angst Turns to Pandemic Anxiety and Depression

When kids grow into teens, they generally start separating from their parents and spend more time with...

Family Health

Midwife-Led Birth Centers Offer a Safe Alternative to Hospital Birth

When Tania Nava of Berwyn gave birth to her first child at a local Chicago hospital, she knew it was...

Family Health

Prostate Problems

Treatments offer men relief for a common uncomfortable condition About 10 years ago, Steven Prosser,...

In The Know

Janice Frank pictured on left plays the flute alongside her sister, Joyce. Frank was later diagnosed with Bow hunters syndrome,

Neurology

Play On

Chicago area flautist flouts the usual outcome of bow hunter’s syndrome Flautist Janice Frank, of Naperville,...

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Private Practice

The Lone Private Practice

The number of self-employed physicians has been declining for years — but why, and at what cost? Fact...

In The Know

Fear of Radiation

Advancements in radiation are changing the field, but many people remain worried about treatment Kevin...

Cardiology

Hands-on Hearts

3D printing provides physicians a crucial tool for cardiac care Maybe you already know that nearly half...

AI used in diabetic retinopathy. A doctor examines results on a monitor

Vision

Hope in Sight

A new artificial intelligence tool helps identify diabetic retinopathy Fact checked by Shannon Sparks During...

Immunology

Back-to-School Sickness

Infectious diseases spike when kids return to school − here’s what you can do about it Above image:...

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Emergency Medicine

DNC Ready

How Chicago hospitals are preparing for the Democratic National Convention As the Democratic National...

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Authors & Experts

Lead vs. Plastic

Lead water pipes created a health disaster in Flint, but replacing them with cheaper plastic — as some...

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Pulmonary

Two Lungs, Two Diseases

Chicago police officer undergoes first-ever double-lung transplant due to Covid-19 and cancer The last...

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In The Know

Animal Medicine

Animals self-medicate with plants − behavior people have observed and emulated for millennia By Adrienne...

Lifestyle

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Latest News

Cut the Sugar

No need to overload your cranberry sauce with sugar this holiday season − a food scientist explains how...

Food

Soothing Sips

How cozying up with a warm cup of chai this winter can benefit your mental and physical health Fact...

Nutrition

Sustainable Seafood

How to choose foods from the deep blue that balance nutrition and planetary health Fact checked by Shannon...

Fitness

Baby, it’s Cold Outside

Maintaining a safe workout routine through winter’s ice, snow, and freezing temperatures Fact checked...

Technology

Pedal to the Metal

Comparing the health benefits of standard bikes and e-bikes Fact checked by Derick Wilder Whether...

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Authors & Experts

The Diet-Disease Link

Diet-related diseases are the No. 1 cause of death in the US – yet many doctors receive little to no...

Latest News

Plant Power

Little Apothecary plants the seed of ‘people’s medicine’ in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood In the middle...

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Lifestyle

Cooking for the Climate

Food is a central issue in climate change mitigation. Our dietary choices and consumption patterns are...

Illustration of intermittent fasting. Food seen around a limited number of hours of a clock.

Lifestyle

Eating around the Clock

How intermittent fasting and circadian rhythms impact health Fact checked by Shannon Sparks There’s...

Lifestyle

A Healthier Chicago Pizza

Fact checked by Shannon Sparks Deep-dish pizza, one of Chicago’s signature menu items, dates back...

Business of Healthcare

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Business of Healthcare

Female Force

Meet the woman behind Chicago’s Women in Medicine Summit Fact checked by Catherine Gianaro Leading up...

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Business of Healthcare

Health Equity Action

Chicago Health Editor-in-Chief moderates opening panel at the Executives’ Club of Chicago annual...

A nurse in green scrubs and a blue surgical mask leans against a building wall, looking at a tablet.

Nursing

Travel Nurse Perks

Many travel nurses opt for temporary assignments because of the autonomy and opportunities − not just...

A Loretto Hospital worker in a purple SEIU shirt holds a picket sign that says "Public $ Private Decisions"

Business of Healthcare

Loretto Hospital Workers Strike for Fair Pay, Safe Conditions

Roughly 200 frontline workers at Loretto Hospital, 645 S. Central Ave., went on strike this week, citing...

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Business of Healthcare

Healthcare Surrogates

Turning 18? Graduating high school? Make sure your medical affairs are in order with a healthcare power...

Medical student Hana Ahmed smiles, standing between her parents, at a White Coat Ceremony

Columns

Medical School Reflections

From dream to disillusion, writer Hana Ahmed navigates the first year of medical school. To make it through...

SEIU members hold an 18-foot long petition, with thousands of healthcare worker signatures

Business of Healthcare

Healthcare Workers Sound Alarm on Staffing Shortage

Concerned healthcare workers in Illinois and Indiana are calling on The Joint Commission to add a safe...

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Latest News

Resolving Medical Billing Errors Can Save You Money

In March 2020, at the dawn of the Covid-19 pandemic, Chicagoan Sandra Washington felt ill, and the extreme...

Telemedicine and telehealth, Chicago Health Magazine Online

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Telemedicine or In-Person Visit? Pros and Cons

(Illustration: iStock / Getty Images) As Covid-19 took hold in March, U.S. doctors limited in-person...

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Beware Crooked Contact Tracers, Covid-19 Fraud

As the Covid-19 pandemic spreads to communities throughout the U.S., the epidemic of coronavirus-related...

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