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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...

Mother and child at a doctor's visit. How people pay for care is changing. Representing direct primary care and concierge care

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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

How cultures around the world use food to promote health Fact checked by Shannon Sparks Chef Atzimba...

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Changing Guidelines

New federal nutrition guidelines spark confusion, concern for Chicagoland schools The new federal dietary...

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Measles Surge

U.S. at risk of losing elimination status after year of outbreaks, including in Illinois A CDC measles...

A nurse vaccinates a baby, sitting on mom's lap, against hepatitis B.

Pharmaceuticals

Hepatitis B Vaccine

Amidst vaccine debate, experts urge staying the course with vaccination Fact checked by Ros Lederman Above...

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In The Know

In The Know

World of Sleep

Inside the emerging field of dream engineering In the space between wakefulness and sleep flutters a...

In The Know

Emotional Choices

You can change your emotions – but it’s a 2‑step process that takes some effort Above Photo: You don’t...

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Orthopedics

Train Like the Pros

Fitness tips from local orthopedic specialists Fact checked by Derick Wilder Whether you’re a serious...

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In The Know

Rethinking Chemotherapy

New tools treat complex, late-stage cancers in targeted ways Fact checked by Jim Lacy When Dave Tolchin,...

Shaking hand representing Parkinson's disease. Insurance lags in Parkinson’s-specific exercise coverage

In The Know

Parkinson’s Care Coverage Gap

Despite the benefits of early, targeted exercise, insurance coverage lags behind the evidence Fact checked...

In The Know

Out of Beat

What your heart rhythm is telling you about your health Fact checked by Shannon Sparks Arrhythmias —...

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In The Know

Fertility and GLP-1 Medications

What to know about weight-loss drugs before trying to conceive Fact checked by Jim Lacy Many women are...

Child not eating her meal representing an eating disorder or being a picky eater. AFRID is one such disorder.

In The Know

Picky Eating or Eating Disorder?

When selective eating signals something more Fact checked by Derick Wilder For years, Julia Ramirez...

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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Women's Health

Managing Perimenopause

From hormone therapy to lifestyle changes, experts share 7 tips for managing perimenopause symptoms Hot...

Lifestyle

Lifestyle

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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Lifestyle

More Than Flowers

How community gardens build community and fight food insecurity Fact checked by Shannon Sparks Behind...

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Lifestyle

Smartwatches and Stroke Prevention

How wearable tech helps people monitor atrial fibrillation and other stroke risk factors Fact checked...

Lifestyle

Cranberry Overnight Oats

Fact checked by Derick Wilder When you have a busy day ahead or need to get down to business, having...

Family Health

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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Recipes

Smoothie Smarts

How to build a better blend Fact checked by Shannon Sparks Smoothies enjoy what nutrition experts call...

Nutrition

Bone Broth Benefits

Fact checked by Shannon Sparks If you’re trying to get more protein or improve your gut health, bone...

Technology

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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Nutrition

Healthy Plates

How the Dietary Guidelines for America come to be and how they stand to impact Americans’ health Fact...

Business of Healthcare

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Business of Healthcare

Holes in the Safety Net

The Chicago Area Has Lost Two Safety-Net Hospitals in Less Than a Year. A judge ruled that West Suburban...

Business of Healthcare

Where Have the Primary Care Doctors Gone?

Despite a record number of new doctors, primary care providers remain difficult to find Fact checked...

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Business of Healthcare

The Fight for Drug Discounts

How local health centers and safety-net hospitals are fighting to protect the 340B program Above photo:...

Business of Healthcare

The Checkup: The Composting Hospital

Episode 4 – The Composting Hospital How does composting impact human health? Well, it cuts methane...

Healthcare Law

Opening Minds

Illinois weighs psychedelic-assisted therapy in landmark CURE Act Jean Lacy, with her mushroom-decorated...

A group of protesters gather outside of Weiss Memorial Hospital on Aug. 8, 2025

Business of Healthcare

"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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