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Heavily Processed Foods Cause Overeating and Weight Gain, Study Finds
People eating ultra-processed foods ate more calories and gained more weight than when they ate a minimally processed diet, according to results from a National Institutes of Health study. The… Read more
Medical Home Network’s Award-Winning ACO Will Continue to Serve Chicago-Area Safety Net Patients through 2021
Cook County Health extended its contract with Medical Home Network’s Accountable Care Organization (MHN ACO) to provide high-quality managed health care to approximately 120,000 Medicaid patients, MHN ACO announced. The… Read more
City Leaders Urge Illinois General Assembly to Pass Reproductive Health Act of 2019
By: Ashmar Mandou Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, City Clerk Valencia, City Treasurer Conyears-Ervin, and aldermen from across Chicago today called on members of the Illinois General Assembly to pass the… Read more
Anxiety Might Be Alleviated by Regulating Gut Bacteria
Review of studies suggests a potentially useful link between gut bacteria and mental disorders. People who experience anxiety symptoms might be helped by taking steps to regulate the microorganisms in… Read more
Natural Compound Found in Broccoli Reawakens the Function of Potent Tumor Suppressor
Your mother was right; broccoli is good for you. Long associated with decreased risk of cancer, broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables — the family of plants that also includes cauliflower,… Read more
Summer Break Motivation
By: Ashmar Mandou It may be challenging to keep your children proactive this summer, but we’ve compiled a list of tips to help parents keep their children motivated this summer… Read more
Related Midwest, University of Illinois School of Architecture Pioneer Innovative Program for Chicago Teens
Related Midwest and the University of Illinois School of Architecture announced their partnership on an innovative program that will offer Chicago teens an opportunity to immerse themselves in the architecture… Read more
Ways to Prevent Summer Learning Loss
By: Ashmar Mandou Summer is upon us once and parents are beginning to plan for their children’s days. Dreams of days filled with zoo visits, beaches, and carnivals are in… Read more
CPS Provides Equitable Charter School Budgets for 2019-20 School Year
Following a year-long process to establish a revised charter school funding approach that provides equitable resources in line with district-run schools, Chicago Public Schools released charter school budgets for the… Read more
Obama Foundation, CPS Announce Winners of the First-Ever Civic Engagement Awards
The Obama Foundation and Chicago Public Schools announced the winners of the first-ever civic action recognition awards, which recognize students, educators, schools, and partners who have made a powerful impact… Read more
