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Red hearts decorate a national Covid-19 memorial wall for the five-year anniversary on March 11, 2025, in London, England.
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Health Data Hunt
5 years on, true counts of Covid-19 deaths remain elusive — and research is hobbled by lack of data Above...
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A research wearing goggles uses a pipette to insert a substance into a test tube.
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“There’s Just a Lot of Uncertainty”
Ongoing NIH cuts prompt confusion, concern in Chicago medical centers Fact checked by Catherine Gianaro Chicago’s...
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At the Wild Mile, along the Chicago River, in Chicago, facing west. A bright orange life preserver is at the center of the image, which shows the river walk on a rainy day. A white, industrial building stands in the background.
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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Outside of the International Museum of Surgical Science in Chicago
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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Dark playground seen through a foreboding chain link fence
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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Photo by Beking Joassaint for UChicago Crime Lab. Activists against gun violence.
Features
Change Makers
The groups taking on gun violence directly — and how their efforts are evolving Chicago America’s weak...
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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...
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Shadow of a wheelchair representing the ongoing survival of gun violence
Features
Ongoing Survival
After the nightmare of gun violence, survivors face difficult realities Fact checked by Shannon Sparks   Andre...
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Rev. Ciera Bates-Chamberlain (pictured far right), and Live Free Illinois at a protest against gun violence. LiveFree Illinois is a faith based organization
Latest News
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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Illustration of a doctor looking at a large digital monitor with brain scans and test results representing information gathered with artificial intelligence
Features
AI in Healthcare
How do medical institutions ensure the ethical use of artificial intelligence? Fact checked by Derick...
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Family Health

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Mental Health
After the Darién
Venezuelan migrant children and the mental health journey they face When Texas sent buses of displaced...
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Photo from Nagamitsu Endo
Family Health
The Kid Question
Authors Meghan Elizabeth Kallman and Josephine Ferorelli explore reproductive choices with climate change...
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Screenings for Men
Family Health
The Need for Screening
While men may be reluctant to see the doctor, they should consider these important preventive tests How...
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vision convergence insufficiency
Family Health
Drifting Away
If your child dislikes reading, vision convergence insufficiency could be to blame When a child dislikes...
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Breast Cancer Screenings
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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Fibroid Pain, Chicago Health Magazine Online
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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...
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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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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
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...
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teenage depression and anxiety
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...
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Pregnant woman's stomach
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...
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In The Know

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Mental Health
After the Darién
Venezuelan migrant children and the mental health journey they face When Texas sent buses of displaced...
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Paramedics load a patient into an ambulance parked on the side of the road.
Healthcare Law
Dillon's Law
Proposed bill brings epinephrine training and administration to Illinois residents Illinois residents...
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An illustration of white dollar signs in test tubes, set against a navy blue background
In The Know
Funding Science
Medical research depends on government money – even a day’s delay in the intricate funding process throws...
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A hand with a blue surgical glove on it reaches up to a woman's bare hand.
In The Know
HHS Secretary Power
Health and Human Services secretary influences every aspect of America’s health Above photo: Declaring...
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In The Know
A Nation Exhausted
The neuroscience of why Americans are tuning out politics Above photo: Many Americans are choosing not...
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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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Doctors office with empty share representing the decline of self-employed physicians
Private Practice
The Lone Private Practice
The number of self-employed physicians has been declining for years — but why, and at what cost? Fact...
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Cancer radiation
In The Know
Fear of Radiation
Advancements in radiation are changing the field, but many people remain worried about treatment Kevin...
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3-D printing and cardiology
Cardiology
Hands-on Hearts
3D printing provides physicians a crucial tool for cardiac care  Maybe you already know that nearly half...
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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...
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Lifestyle

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Nutrition Misinformation
Nutrition advice is rife with misinformation − a medical education specialist explains how to tell valid...
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A pile of cranberries against a gray background
Latest News
Cut the Sugar
No need to overload your cranberry sauce with sugar this holiday season − a food scientist explains how...
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Cup of chai tea surrounded by spices
Food
Soothing Sips
How cozying up with a warm cup of chai this winter can benefit your mental and physical health Fact...
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Illustration of a variety of seafood
Nutrition
Sustainable Seafood
How to choose foods from the deep blue that balance nutrition and planetary health Fact checked by Shannon...
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Staying fit during winter, two people lace up their gym shoes on an icy trail. Embracing winter fitness.
Fitness
Baby, it’s Cold Outside
Maintaining a safe workout routine through winter’s ice, snow, and freezing temperatures Fact checked...
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Senior man setting up his E-bike
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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A man in a white coat stethoscope around his neck, holds a broccoli crown and gives a thumbs up sign.
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...
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A red box sits atop a wooden fence.
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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People chop up vegetables in a rainbow of colors, from red tomatoes to green lettuce. Bowls of brown and white seeds also line the cutting board. Cooking for the climate
Lifestyle
Cooking for the Climate
Food is a central issue in climate change mitigation. Our dietary choices and consumption patterns are...
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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...
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Business of Healthcare

A female physician talks with a nurse; they're standing in front of large windows, looking at an ipad and smiling
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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Panelists sit in tall chairs on a stage before Exec Club Chicago signage. The four panelists and moderator are smiling and laughing.
Business of Healthcare
Health Equity Action
Chicago Health Editor-in-Chief moderates opening panel at the Executives’ Club of Chicago annual...
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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...
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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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A teenager and his mom stand beside each other smiling at a lawyer in an office. The mom has glasses and is holding paperwork.
Business of Healthcare
Healthcare Surrogates
Turning 18? Graduating high school? Make sure your medical affairs are in order with a healthcare power...
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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...
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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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Middle aged couple reviewing medical bills
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...
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Telemedicine and telehealth, Chicago Health Magazine Online
Uncategorized
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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Fraud, Chicago Health Magazine Online
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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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