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Exposure to BPA during pregnancy may cause health problems for offspring
A chemical called bisphenol A — BPA — used in plastic packaging and in the linings of food and beverage cans, may be passed from a mother to her offspring… Read more
Antioxidant-rich Foods Lowers Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
A lower risk of type 2 diabetes has been observed among individuals consuming food rich in antioxidants. This effect is largely contributed by fruit, vegetables, tea and other hot beverages,… Read more
Un Enfoque en la Salud Dental Podría Proteger a los Niños del Sobrepeso
Hablar de la salud dental con los niños y sus padres – sobre lo que es saludable y no saludable para sus dientes – puede ser una forma de evitar… Read more
Alimentos Ricos en Antioxidantes Bajan el Riesgo de la Diabetes Tipo 2
Un menor riesgo de diabetes tipo 2 ha sido observado entre personas que consumen alimentos ricos en antioxidantes. Este efecto se debe en gran parte a las frutas, vegetales, te… Read more
Consejos para una Temporada Navideña Feliz y Saludable
Con la Navidad a la vuelta de la esquina, el Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Cook tiene recomendaciones para garantizar que todos tienen unas fiestas felices y sin… Read more
Five Steps that Latinos Must Follow When Becoming Caregivers of Loved Ones
November is National Family Caregivers Month, and AARP has launched an initiative to raise awareness of the daily challenges faced by many Latinos in the United States who take care… Read more
Cuban delegation, UIC work toward better women’s health in Englewood
Four physicians from Cuba are working in Chicago to improve maternal health and birth outcomes in Englewood. Through a partnership with the University of Illinois at Chicago, the physicians have… Read more
Planned Parenthood of Illinois Marks Transgender Awareness Week
Transgender Awareness Week is dedicated to educating people about the transgender community and raising awareness of the issues facing transgender and gender nonconforming people. Planned Parenthood of Illinois is taking… Read more
Tried and True Tips for Beating Holiday Weight Gain
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, over 60 percent of adult women in the country are considered overweight. While this is something to be concerned with… Read more
Don’t Stress During the Holiday Season
Let’s face it – the holidays are tough on digestion. The stress of the season, combined with too much running around plus travel, not to mention over-indulgence in food and… Read more
