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Research Confirms Gut-Brain Connection in Autism
People with autism often suffer from gut problems, but nobody has known why. Researchers have now discovered the same gene mutations — found both in the brain and the gut… Read more
Discussing Memory Concerns
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month®, and the Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter is encouraging families to talk about memory concerns sooner. New findings from an Alzheimer’s Association survey found a… Read more
Cuidadores de Sinai Limpian el Parque Local en el Aniversario del Evento de Voluntariado
Aproximadamente 40 personas se ofrecieron como voluntarias para limpiar el Parque Douglas en North Lawndale como parte del evento ‘100 Steps Forward’. El evento fue en celebración del 100º aniversario… Read more
Salud Masculina: Mitos Comunes Desenmascarados
Por: Ashmar Mandou Cuando se trata de la salud masculina, hay mucha información errónea que se comparte entre los compañeros de trabajo, en el gimnasio y en las reuniones familiares…. Read more
El Departamento de Salud Pública Lanza un Nuevo Buscador de Vacunas Contra el Sarampión
Los residentes pueden visitar measlesvax.chicago.gov y encontrar donde pueden vacunarse contra el sarampión. El Departamento de Salud Pública de Chicago anunció el lanzamiento de una nueva aplicación en la red,… Read more
Investigación Confirma Conexión Intestino-Cerebral en el Autismo
La gente con autismo muchas veces sufre de problemas intestinales, pero nadie ha sabido porqué. Los investigadores han descubierto ahora mutaciones de genes – encontradas tanto en el cerebro como… Read more
First Mosquitoes Testing Positive for West Nile Virus Reported
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has confirmed the first mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile virus in Illinois for 2019. DuPage County Health Department staff collected the… Read more
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
