Legal Updates
Addressing Drug Shortages Illinois Senate Bill 2672 Effective January 2026 Drug shortages have become a long-term problem throughout the United States, including Illinois. Of the 277 shortages reported nationwide in the fourth quarter of 2024, half have been in short supply for more than two years. From primary care to oncology, physicians have scrambled to […]
Out of Beat
What your heart rhythm is telling you about your health Fact checked by Shannon Sparks Arrhythmias — abnormal heart rhythms — are commonly associated with atrial fibrillation (AFib), a condition that increases the risk of stroke. But AFib is just one of many arrhythmias that the heart can experience. In the United States, arrhythmias affect […]
Food Tracking Apps
Technology to help track food and lifestyle choices Fact checked by Jim Lacy Less than 2,300 mg of sodium per day, three cups of vegetables, at least 15 grams of protein per meal… The idea of tracking this data may seem overwhelming, but food tracking apps can make the task less daunting. The question […]
Positive Screen Time
3 phone apps for neurodivergent support For better or for worse, many people find comfort in having their smartphone within reach. On average, per day, we check our phones 205 times and spend more than five hours on them, according to a reviews.org survey of 1,000 Americans. This may arguably be wasted time, but what […]