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What can you do to stop the number of deaths from this cancer?

Find out why one expert says there are no excuses

Are you making these four skin care mistakes?

Between the drying effects of indoor heat and the frigid temperatures outside, keeping your skin moisturized can be a challenge.

Should you be drinking pot liquor?

At first glance, it may seem inedible.

Your quick and simple guide to a healthier 2019

These four mantras (some surprising) can make achieving the lifestyle you want easier.

These 4 signs may help you spot a heart attack

Do you know them?

What you need to know to get the most out of your medications

Pop quiz: Should you store your prescriptions in the medicine cabinet?

Are holiday treats putting your health at risk?

A cardiologist offers guidelines for enjoying sweet treats.

Witnessing love at first sight is the best part of her job

An obstetrics nurse is looking forward to welcoming her unit’s first baby of 2019.

Neighborhood Health Center Breaks Ground In Pullman

Free programming will be available to community residents at the first Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois neighborhood health center.

What happens when you exercise outside in the cold?

Find out if this is something you should do

What is airplane ear?

How to ease ear discomfort during air travel

Eating for two? Read these nutrition recommendataions

Healthy eating can be challenging, no matter what stage of life you're in.

Ever eat fast food? Consider these rules

Check out this advice for convenience eaters

Gazing into his wife's eyes helped save her life

This daily act of love helped spot one of the deadliest cancers

Is this the secret to bouncing back post-pregnancy?

Is this the secret to bouncing back after giving birth

Should you be drinking pickle juice post-workout?

Is the pucker worth the punishment?

Eat Away Your Risk of Heart Disease?

Find out what food may be linked to lower rates of heart attack and stroke

Five-Year Cancer Survivor from Dolton Celebrates Life

Survivors from across the Country Gathered for a Celebration of Hope and a Commemorative Tree Planting Ceremony at CTCA

U Of C Hospital Restricts Visitor Access Over Flu Concerns

Starting Wednesday, the University of Chicago hospital won't allow children or anyone with flu-like symptoms to visit patients.

Fall Can Trigger Asthma and Allergy Symptoms

Physicians at the Cook County Health & Hospitals System say fall is a tough time for kids with asthma and allergies

Cook County Honors World-Renowned Trauma Center, Nation’s First, on its 50th Anniversary

Grateful patients, Cook County leaders and staff celebrate the extraordinary lifesaving contributions of the Cook County Trauma Unit.

Chicago Rapper Common Touts Selfie Campaign Against Food Deserts

The proud South Sider promoted effort by Naked Juice to donate produce to areas in need in exchange for healthy selfies.

Vaccination Misconceptions are Dangerous and Deadly

A growing number of parents incorrectly believe diseases that vaccines target, such as measles, mumps and chicken pox, have been wiped out.

Primary Care Center Opens in Englewood

St. Bernard Hospital opens Ambulatory Care Center at 63d and Stewart.