A Breakthrough in Early Cancer Detection
Fact checked by Jim Lacy Because many cancers have no known biomarkers — molecules found in the body that link to a specific condition — those cancers are often discovered in patients at later stages. But that’s starting to change. Exact Sciences, in Madison, Wisconsin, has identified biomarkers that predict very early-stage cancer, before people […]
MD, DO – What Kind of Doctor is This?
Exploring the differences between allopathy and osteopathic medicine Fact checked by Shannon Sparks After ramping up my yoga practice a few years ago, I experienced tremendous pain in my hands. Poses that put pressure on them became intolerable. Even biking was agony; I couldn’t grip the handlebars. Someone recommended a sports medicine doctor to me, […]
Our Top 10 Stories of 2024
One of the best things about the new year is reviewing our most-read articles from the previous year. This exercise gives us an opportunity to find out what our readers most wanted to read, to remind ourselves of the health events that unfolded, and to review our breadth of coverage and our writers’ talents. […]
The Election Judge and the Bully
Centering mental health and public safety during a contentious voting day As political violence and division flared in recent months in the U.S., our associate editor, Ronit Rose, prepared for her role as an election judge for this year’s presidential election. Ronit served at a precinct in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. While she reiterated that […]
The Public Health Crisis of Gun Violence
For the first time in history, the United States Surgeon General in June 2024 declared gun violence a public health emergency. “Firearm violence is a public health crisis. Our failure to address it is a moral crisis,” Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, said in a public address. Murthy introduced a 39-page advisory, laying out an […]
Read Our 2023 Award-Winning Stories
Caregiving and Chicago Health magazines’ editorial and design teams once again received many honors for their outstanding work. This isn’t just a bragging point. To us, this type of recognition fortifies our efforts to tell engaging, impactful stories that reflect our communities. Congratulations to all, and please enjoy reading through our honored entries. Oh, […]
