Health and Fitness
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Children’s Health: Simple steps to help kids thrive this school yearSep 12, 2025 7:49 am - The return to school can be exciting, but it also brings new challenges for families. Experts from Lurie Children’s Primary Care — Town and Country say that with a few simple steps, parents can make the back-to-school transition smoother and set their children up for success.
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Patient advocate: Advocates offer a different kind of concierge medicineSep 12, 2025 7:48 am - When you pay for a patient advocate, you can expect them to be there when you need them, anticipate your needs, cut through red tape and run interference with hospitals and insurance companies.
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Ask the doctors: Balloon mitral valvuloplasty can help with stenosisSep 12, 2025 7:46 am - A balloon mitral valvuloplasty is a minimally invasive surgery that alleviate the symptoms of mitral valve stenosis. Symptoms include dizziness, as well as shortness of breath, chest discomfort and fatigue. If successful, balloon valvuloplasty minimizes the risks of living with mitral valve stenosis.
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Along for the Ride: Cook Co. invests more than $1.5M in suburban biking infrastructureSep 10, 2025 7:32 pm - Cook County has awarded grants totaling over $1.5 million for biking infrastructure projects in several suburbs and the Forest Preserves of Cook County.
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RFK Jr.’s latest ‘Make America Healthy Again’ report calls for more scrutiny of vaccines and autism
Sep 09, 2025 5:33 pm - The Trump administration directed the nation’s public health and environmental agencies to prioritize investigations into vaccine injuries, prescription drug use and autism’s causes in its latest “Make America Healthy Again” report released Tuesday.
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5 food additives that might be bad for your health — and how to avoid them
Sep 09, 2025 5:25 am - One reason ultra-processed foods might be so hazardous to your health is that they’re often loaded with chemical additives, such as synthetic emulsifiers, preservatives and sugar substitutes. Here are five additives that have been linked to health problems – along with ways that you can spot and steer clear of them.
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Families of children with rare, relentless Dravet syndrome live with constant uncertaintySep 07, 2025 8:14 pm - Two suburban families share what it means to live with Dravet syndrome, being on constant watch, never knowing when the next call to 911 might come. The disorder is rare, affecting about 1 in every 15,700 children born in the United States.
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Will state intervene with COVID-19 vaccines? Five things to know about shotsSep 06, 2025 12:04 pm - It’s a confusing landscape with COVID-19 shots and the ride isn’t over yet, experts say.
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Thinking about taking a stab at IV therapy? Ask questions first
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Is whole milk making a comeback?