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After the Raids
Chicago families grapple with trauma following federal agents’ immigration sweeps On a sunny November...
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Nourishing the Body, Mind, and Beyond
The foods we choose matter, shaping our health from head to toe Fact checked by Jim Lacy Illustrations...
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Nutrition at a Glance
Eating for a Healthy Microbiome Fact checked by Jim Lacy For Ariella Wilson, a dietitian nutritionist...
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Healing Foods
How cultures around the world use food to promote health Fact checked by Shannon Sparks Chef Atzimba...
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Supplements, Superfoods, and Snake Oil
How to tell what’s worth your money and what’s just hype Fact checked by Shannon Sparks Walk into any...
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Food Insecurity in Chicago
Area hospitals, pantries work to counteract federal cuts Fact checked by Shannon Sparks Illustrations...
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Weight Loss Drug Revolution
New medications are reshaping our view of obesity and health Fact checked by Derick Wilder Biology...
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What’s in a Diet?
Fact checked by Derick Wilder Eating a healthy diet is one of the best ways to feel better — physically...
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CDC in Crisis
Kennedy hearing deepens crisis over dismantling of CDC leadership – health scholar explains why...
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"How Did This Happen?"
Anger, confusion, and sadness take root in the early days of Weiss Memorial Hospital’s closure Weiss...
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Hepatitis B Vaccine
Amidst vaccine debate, experts urge staying the course with vaccination Fact checked by Ros Lederman Above...
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Measles Misery
As the once-eliminated respiratory virus spreads across the U.S., health experts encourage vaccination...
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After the Darién
Venezuelan migrant children and the mental health journey they face When Texas sent buses of displaced...
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The Kid Question
Authors Meghan Elizabeth Kallman and Josephine Ferorelli explore reproductive choices with climate change...
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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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Drifting Away
If your child dislikes reading, vision convergence insufficiency could be to blame When a child dislikes...
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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...
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Drinking Age
With the pandemic and an increase in wine culture, more women are drinking — to excessive levels Women...
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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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Managing Perimenopause
From hormone therapy to lifestyle changes, experts share 7 tips for managing perimenopause symptoms Hot...
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The Checkup: A Chicago Health Podcast
Here, we’ll go in-depth with Chicago-area medical pros and community leaders you can trust. Hear...
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Making Sense of Health News
Health headlines can be confusing — these 3 questions can help you evaluate them Above photo: Health-related...
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Hepatitis B Vaccine
Amidst vaccine debate, experts urge staying the course with vaccination Fact checked by Ros Lederman Above...
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From Trash to Treasure
How Chicago’s expanded composting program — and efforts throughout the city — cut waste and costs Seeing...
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Leveling the Playing Field
Protecting women athletes from unique injury risks Fact checked by Derick Wilder Title IX, signed into...
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Recipe for Diabetic Health
Centering education in diabetes care Fact checked by Shannon Sparks If left untreated, diabetes can...
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Cancer’s New Era
How science is changing cancer detection, treatment, and prevention Fact checked by Derick Wilder A...
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Hormones in Menopause
How they shape health, aging, and vitality Fact checked by Derick Wilder Suppose 85 million women in...
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Menopause Meal Plan
Fact checked by Shannon Sparks A midlife metabolic crisis occurs during perimenopause and menopause,...
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In Formation
Step into fun and fitness with line and square dancing Fact checked by Shannon Sparks When Joan Johns...
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Smoothie Smarts
How to build a better blend Fact checked by Shannon Sparks Smoothies enjoy what nutrition experts call...
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Bone Broth Benefits
Fact checked by Shannon Sparks If you’re trying to get more protein or improve your gut health, bone...
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Food Tracking Apps
Technology to help track food and lifestyle choices Fact checked by Jim Lacy Less than 2,300 mg of sodium...
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Healthy Plates
How the Dietary Guidelines for America come to be and how they stand to impact Americans’ health Fact...
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Good Grillin’
Setting the table for a healthy grilling experience — from set up to clean up Fact checked by Shannon...
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Precision Diets
Optimizing the food on your plate to fuel you, rather than deplete you Fact checked by Jim Lacy Your...
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Wear Your Weights
Weighted vests help build strength and fitness Cindy Porcaro, of Downers Grove, works as a receptionist...
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Positive Screen Time
3 phone apps for neurodivergent support For better or for worse, many people find comfort in having their...
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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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Opening Minds
Illinois weighs psychedelic-assisted therapy in landmark CURE Act Jean Lacy, with her mushroom-decorated...
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"How Did This Happen?"
Anger, confusion, and sadness take root in the early days of Weiss Memorial Hospital’s closure Weiss...
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Medicaid's Many Names
Medicaid covers 83 million people in the United States, 44% of whom are children. People living in nursing...
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Funding Cuts Outrage
Health and home care workers protest cuts to Medicaid: ‘It’s not a luxury; it’s a necessity’ Dozens of...
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Q&A: Federal Cuts to Medicaid, ACA
University of Chicago professor shares realities of the “Big Beautiful Bill” healthcare impacts Medicaid...
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Life After the Cut
Patients with rare diseases grapple with uncertainty amid NIH funding cuts Milan Afshar sat on an 8 a.m....
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Female Force
Meet the woman behind Chicago’s Women in Medicine Summit Fact checked by Catherine Gianaro Leading up...
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Health Equity Action
Chicago Health Editor-in-Chief moderates opening panel at the Executives’ Club of Chicago annual...
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Travel Nurse Perks
Many travel nurses opt for temporary assignments because of the autonomy and opportunities − not just...
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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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