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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy

Chicago Health Magazine guidance and policies on using AI in our work Last updated: February 2, 2026 Generative artificial intelligence is the use of large language models to create something new, such as text, images, graphics, or interactive media. Although generative AI has the potential to improve news gathering, it also has the potential to […]

Our Top 10 Stories of 2025

Our annual look back at the year’s top stories is the perfect chance to reflect on the news and events shaping our lives. From new brain health treatments to extensive cuts to research funding, Chicago Health readers’ interests covered a lot of ground this year. Here’s to 2026, and the many health stories already unfolding […]

Making Sense of Health News

A dad reads the newspaper during breakfast with his daughter

Health headlines can be confusing — these 3 questions can help you evaluate them Above photo: Health-related studies often yield conflicting results, and making sense of them can be challenging. Jose Luis Pelaez/Stone via Getty Images By Kimberly Johnson, Washington University in St. Louis and Amy Eyler, Washington University in St. Louis Every week of […]