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Autism Risk Determined by Health of Mom’s Gut
The risk of developing autism-spectrum disorders is determined by the mother’s microbiome — the collection of microorganisms that naturally live inside us — during pregnancy, new research from the University… Read more
Processed Meats May Cause Manic Episodes
An analysis of more than 1,000 people with and without psychiatric disorders has shown that nitrates — chemicals used to cure meats such as beef jerky, salami, hot dogs and… Read more
Chicago RX Prescription Benefit Program to Save Residents Money
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and City Clerk Anna M. Valencia announced that Coast2Coast Rx has been selected as the vendor to provide discounts on name brand and generic prescription drugs at no direct cost to the City or participating Chicago residents. Starting… Read more
Consejos de Salud Para la Temporada de Verano
Por: Dr. Kwame Foucher, Funcionario Médico en Jefe de UnitedHealthcare of Illinois Editado por Lawndale Bilingual Newspaper El verano ha llegado, trayendo consigo el momento ideal para que la gente… Read more
Riesgo de Autismo Determinado por la Salud del Intestino de la Madre
El riesgo de desarrollar desórdenes con el espectgro del autismo es determinado por la microbioma de la madre – la colección de microorganismos que viven naturalmente dentro de nosotros –… Read more
Las Carnes Procesadas Podrían Producir Episodios Maniáticos
Un análisis de más de 1,000 personas, con y sin desórdenes psiquiátricos, ha demostrado que los nitratos – químicos utilizados para curar carnes como la carne seca, el salami, los… Read more
Programa de Beneficio de Recetas de Chicago RX Ahorra Mucho a los Residentes
El Alcalde Emanuel y la Secretaria de la Ciudad, Anna M. Valencia, anunciaron que Coast2Coast Rx ha sido seleccionado como vendedor para proveer descuentos en medicinas de marca y medicinas… Read more
Sinai Community Institute Hosts Annual Baby Shower Event
Over 200 mothers and families attended Sinai Community Institute’s (SCI) 6th Annual Baby Shower event on June 29, 2018. New and expectant moms “beat the heat” on Friday morning at… Read more
Saint Anthony Hospital Maternity Center Now Offers Alternative Pain Method for Laboring Moms
Nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, as it is more commonly known, is now available as a new pain management option for women at the Saint Anthony Hospital Maternity Center. Unlike… Read more
DOI Takes Steps to Curb Growing Opioid Crisis
The Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) announced that the state is taking additional steps to curb the growing opioid crisis in Illinois. The DOI is asking the federal government to… Read more
