Local residents are taking recycling into their own hands, protecting their health, the health of the planet, and the city’s…
Indigenous gardens bring health, beauty, and culture to Native Americans in Chicago A chain link fence encases a lush, unexpected…
Can changing the way we medically treat gunshot wounds stem gun violence? If you watch local news in Chicago, you…
Englewood’s Go Green Fresh Market reimagines food security and prioritizes community engagement At the corner of South Racine and 63rd…
Chicago’s tree ambassadors teach residents about the crucial role trees play in health and health equity. In North Lawndale, on…
Local Lyme disease experts warn: Check early and often as climate change ushers in more tick bites The Chicago area…
4 organizations offer unexpected, active approaches to mental health therapy in Chicago Sometimes a single experience can change everything, shifting…
A salute to the inspiring individuals who’ve made a difference during the Covid-19 pandemic Covid-19 may have initially shut down…
Chicago’s food pantries nourish the whole person The first week Lakeview Pantry opened the doors to its new building in…
Innovative program trains medical residents; helps community members Luis Rivera, MD, Erie Family Health Center. Photo by James Schnept As…
By Laura Drucker When it comes to choosing the right hospital for your needs, the factor of patient safety—how well…
Mile Square Health Center Supports Englewood Children The need for children’s mental health services keeps growing, especially in underserved areas of Chicago. Diagnosing a…
Since 2007, the American Psychological Association has conducted a national survey on stress. In 2012, the survey charted stress levels…
By Nancy Maes When some of the staff members of Blue Man Group read a newspaper article about a special…
By David Himmel The Chicago Bears have teamed up with the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) to help protect fans…
When looking at online doctor ratings sites, consider the source By Leigh Page With thousands of doctors and more than…
By Carroll Cole Earlier this month, an unfamiliar virus with a name fit for a Hollywood screenplay about a disease-driven…
By Tom Mullaney In the largest environmental study of its kind, scientists from the University of Chicago have found a…
Officials at Cadence Health and Northwestern Memorial HealthCare (NMHC) are in talks to form “an integrated academic healthcare delivery system,”…
The Little Known Truth About Being BIG By Alex Lubischer America’s obesity epidemic boils down to this: We do not…
By Megy Karydes Obesity affects approximately 17 percent of children aged 2 to 19 years, and the figure has nearly…
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Terri Yablonsky Stat talked to Dr. Nora Hansen, surgical oncologist, Breast Surgery Division at…
Pictured above: Tammi Jacobi’s Good Intentions in Wicker Park has teamed up with licensed physician Dr. Brian Murphy to open…
Through the good and the bad, it’s by grace that we age We’re all getting older, and fast. By the…
By Karen Schwartz These dark and dreary winter months have many Chicagoans longing for warmer climates. But hot rays and…
By Riley Andersen First lady Michelle Obama is kicking off the third year of her Let’s Move! initiative this week…
Why it broke and whether it’s fixed By David Himmel It begins with an ache. Then a chill. And before…
A Look at the Chicago Childhood Obesity Epidemic By Morgan Lord When it comes to childhood obesity in Chicago, there’s…
Retirement communities are no longer homes for the old folks By Karen Schwartz Walk into the independent living apartments of…
Some maladies might not need the services (or the cost) of a hospital emergency room. The list below is compiled…
Halloween can be a wonderful time for families. But with all of the excitement that the holiday brings, it…
School and community efforts help kids eat well on a budget For many families with school-aged children, the dreadful question…
Life expectancy in Cook County is a function of geography; access to grocery stores The health and longevity of Cook…
National medical institutions are coming to Chicago The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, provides world-class healthcare, just a hop, skip…
Chicago Park District improves monitoring of Lake Michigan As Memorial Day weekend rang in this year’s swim season, the Chicago…
Staying hydrated and managing your body temp is necessary for Chicago summers Cheryl Carl, 33, never suspected that her tendency…
Being young and thin is not a free pass from diabetes There’s an assumption that diabetes is only for the…
A group of researchers has developed the first potential solution to reducing sports-related concussions that doesn’t involve helmets—a simple collar…
Pancreatic cancer remains one of the deadliest forms of cancer and most difficult to treat The announcement that Steve Jobs…
When it comes to pediatric cancer, there are many uncertainties. But clinical trials are quickly saving more and more lives…
Assisted living offers much more than care—it offers a life When Chicagoan Laura Kimmel started looking at retirement communities in…
When you want to buy a car, you can test-drive a variety of vehicles before you make your choice. When…
