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You just learned that your baby is in the 90th percentile for height. Does this mean she will be really tall when she grows up? Each time you take your baby to the pediatrician, you hear numbers…

You take your child to a pediatrician or other primary care provider for a fever, sore throat or ear ache. But what about her/his emotional and mental health? It can be more difficult to notice when…

Headaches are common physical problems among adults and kids. But a headache caused by a brain aneurysm or a ruptured aneurysm is an emergency that should be treated immediately. How would you know if…

Founded in 1969, The Friendship Center has reimagined the food pantry experience for many Chicago residents.

Every 73 seconds, someone is sexually assaulted in this country. The National Sexual Violence Resource Center and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate one in five women and one in 26…

Whether it’s peanuts, pollen, pets or plants, allergies can be a real drag. Allergy symptoms can make you feel run-down. And itchy. And sneezy and watery-eyed. And, worst-case scenario, land you in…

You can decide what you eat, whether you exercise or start smoking, but you can’t choose your genetic makeup. Your family history of disease is something you can’t change, yet it influences your…

One of nature’s most fascinating events is happening April 8, 2024. Everyone in North America will be able to see a solar eclipse that afternoon. The Chicago area will see a partial eclipse, while…

The struggle is real when it comes to sleep. Tired, cranky children who do not sleep well disrupt household routines, including parents’ sleep, impacting school and work performance. More parents are…

Memes and jokes abound on social media about all the sleep you aren’t getting — along with all the sleep you wish you were getting. It’s widely recommended that adults get seven to nine hours of sleep…

Feeling stressed out? Welcome to the club. Everyone experiences stress from time to time and, unfortunately, stress has a way of affecting your entire wellbeing. It can cause headaches, trouble…

Over the years, cancer treatment options have advanced, becoming more effective and targeted. The downside of these therapies, besides potentially unpleasant side effects, is the effect they can have…