Following its success in Europe and Australia, the first Sober October campaign is happening in the United States — encouraging people to take a month-long break from alcoholic beverages before the holiday season begins. Sober October is tied to Smart Recovery, a nonprofit that gives free assistance to anyone struggling to overcome addiction. The premise […]
Following its success in Europe and Australia, the first Sober October campaign is happening in the United States — encouraging people to take a month-long break from alcoholic beverages before the holiday season begins. Sober October is tied to Smart Recovery, a nonprofit that gives free assistance to anyone struggling to overcome addiction. The premise […]
Following its success in Europe and Australia, the first Sober October campaign is happening in the United States — encouraging people to take a month-long break from alcoholic beverages before the holiday season begins. Sober October is tied to Smart Recovery, a nonprofit that gives free assistance to anyone struggling to overcome addiction. The premise […]
Following its success in Europe and Australia, the first Sober October campaign is happening in the United States — encouraging people to take a month-long break from alcoholic beverages before the holiday season begins. Sober October is tied to Smart Recovery, a nonprofit that gives free assistance to anyone struggling to overcome addiction. The premise […]
It was addition by subtraction over the last week for 8-year-old Cooper Roberts, who is recovering from a gunshot wound sustained during the Highland Park Fourth of July Parade. Doctors removed Cooper’s two intravenous lines and feeding tube, and the survivor celebrated by indulging his cravings for Lay’s pickle-flavored chips, Chik-Fil-A, cheddar flavor-blasted Goldfish crackers […]
Recognizing that dermatology is one of the least integrated of the medical specialties in North America and noting the profound racial disparities in healthcare equity, Dr. Jordan Carqueville made diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) the focus of her 2021-2022 term as president of the Chicago Dermatological Society (CDS). “In the field of dermatology, patients of […]
The last two years have been brutal for Americans. With approximately one million deaths in just over two years, this worldwide pandemic upended our lives in many ways. But hope remains. We’ve assembled a list of 10 medical innovations that reveal the pandemic did not stop scientists from improving our lives. From the ability to deliver […]
On Friday, June 24, the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade — the 1973 landmark decision which guaranteed federal constitutional protections of abortion rights — in a 5-4 vote. An unprecedented decision made in the wake of rising tensions following a leaked draft opinion on May 2, stating that the SCOTUS had voted […]
On Friday, June 24, the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade — the 1973 landmark decision which guaranteed federal constitutional protections of abortion rights — in a 5-4 vote. An unprecedented decision made in the wake of rising tensions following a leaked draft opinion on May 2, stating that the SCOTUS had voted […]
Not just an earth-friendly way to get from point A to B, biking is a great way to get some fresh air, take in the views and burn some calories while you’re at it. Biking is an excellent cardiovascular workout, says Tyler Spraul, a C.S.C.S.-certified head trainer at Exercise.com. It also falls in the low-impact exercise […]
