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Second Death of An Individual Who Used Synthetic Cannabinoids
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting the death of a second individual who experienced severe bleeding and reported using synthetic cannabinoids, often called Spice, K2, or fake… Read more
Health and Wellness Expo
The American Diabetes Association will host their annual Health and Wellness Expo on Saturday, April 14th at the McCormick Place beginning at 10a.m. to 3p.m. The expo will include free… Read more
¿Piensas que la Higiene Bucal es Difícil con los Aparatos Ortopédicos? ¡Piénsalo dos Veces!
Millones de adolescentes hay tenido frenillos o ‘braces’ o actualmente los tienen. La Asociación Estadounidense de Ordondoncia recomienda que los niños vean a un ortodoncista al primer síntoma de un… Read more
El Hospital Loretto Ayuda a Acabar con la Crisis de Heroína en el Sector Oeste de Chicago
La Gob. Lt. de Illinois, Evelyn Sanguinetti, se unió a la Líder Rep. La Shawn K. Ford (8th) del Grupo Especial de la Heroína del Sector Oeste (WSHTF) y al… Read more
Exposición de Salud y Bienestar
La Asociación Estadounidense de la Diabetes ofrecerá su Exposición de Salud y Bienestar anual el sábado, 14 de abril, en McCormick Place, comenzando a las 10 a.m. y terminando a… Read more
Segunda Persona Muere por Uso de Cannabinoides Sintéticos
El Departamento de Salud Pública de Illinois (IDPH) reporta la muerte de una segunda persona que experimentó severo sangrado y reportó haber usado cannabinoides sintéticos, llamados con frecuencia Spice, K2… Read more
Americans Slow Down the Clock of Age
Americans may be aging more slowly than they were two decades ago. A new study by University of Southern California and Yale University researchers suggests that at least part of… Read more
Exercise at Middle Age Reduces Risk for Dementia
A new study followed nearly 200 women for 44 years. Those who exercised more had a lower risk of dementia, backing up other research on this topic. In a study… Read more
City of Chicago to Provide Discounts on Brand, Generic Prescription Drugs
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and City Clerk Anna Valencia announced the City of Chicago will provide discounts on name brand and generic prescription drugs at no direct cost to the City or participating… Read more
City Health Department Releases LGBT Health Report
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) released a report describing the health status of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Chicago residents. The report provides an in depth look… Read more
