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Private Equity in Healthcare
The expanding role of business in patient care Fact checked by Derick Wilder Private equity firms are...
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Research in Retreat
Federal funding cuts continue to rattle Chicago’s scientific community Fact checked by Jim Lacy Michelle...
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From Discovery to Delivery
How drugs for rare diseases make it to the people who need them Fact checked by Shannon Sparks Known...
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The Primary Care Divide
How direct and concierge care are reshaping American primary care Fact checked by Shannon Sparks Millions...
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Healthcare Across Borders
How the U.S. health system compares to others around the world Fact checked by Jim Lacy More than half...
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When the Savers Need Saving
With federal Medicaid and SNAP cuts looming, safety-net hospitals brace for an uncertain future Fact...
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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
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Changing Guidelines
New federal nutrition guidelines spark confusion, concern for Chicagoland schools The new federal dietary...
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In The Know
Measles Surge
U.S. at risk of losing elimination status after year of outbreaks, including in Illinois A CDC measles...
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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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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...
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Train Like the Pros
Fitness tips from local orthopedic specialists Fact checked by Derick Wilder Whether you’re a serious...
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Rethinking Chemotherapy
New tools treat complex, late-stage cancers in targeted ways Fact checked by Jim Lacy When Dave Tolchin,...
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Parkinson’s Care Coverage Gap
Despite the benefits of early, targeted exercise, insurance coverage lags behind the evidence Fact checked...
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Out of Beat
What your heart rhythm is telling you about your health Fact checked by Shannon Sparks Arrhythmias —...
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Fertility and GLP-1 Medications
What to know about weight-loss drugs before trying to conceive Fact checked by Jim Lacy Many women are...
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Picky Eating or Eating Disorder?
When selective eating signals something more Fact checked by Derick Wilder For years, Julia Ramirez...
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Measles Surge
U.S. at risk of losing elimination status after year of outbreaks, including in Illinois A CDC measles...
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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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Warm Up. Recover. Repeat.
The importance of movement and stretching before and after your workout Fact checked by Shannon Sparks There’s...
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More Than Flowers
How community gardens build community and fight food insecurity Fact checked by Shannon Sparks Behind...
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Smartwatches and Stroke Prevention
How wearable tech helps people monitor atrial fibrillation and other stroke risk factors Fact checked...
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Cranberry Overnight Oats
Fact checked by Derick Wilder When you have a busy day ahead or need to get down to business, having...
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Changing Guidelines
New federal nutrition guidelines spark confusion, concern for Chicagoland schools The new federal dietary...
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Fitness
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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The Fight for Drug Discounts
How local health centers and safety-net hospitals are fighting to protect the 340B program Above photo:...
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The Checkup: The Composting Hospital
Episode 4 – The Composting Hospital How does composting impact human health? Well, it cuts methane...
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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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