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Hispanic Youth May be More Tempted to Smoke Than Other Kids
The appeal of smoking for children and teens may be tied at least in part to their race or ethnicity, a recent U.S. study suggests. Plenty of previous research has… Read more
Herbal and dietary supplements tied to liver damage
One in five cases of chemical-induced liver damage come from herbal and dietary supplements, a research review concludes. A decade ago, less than one in ten cases could be linked… Read more
Popular Wrist-Worn Fitness Trackers Vary in Heart Rate Readings
Commercial fitness trackers worn on the wrist are less accurate than a chest strap monitor at measuring heart rate, and may over- or underestimate heart rate depending on activity level,… Read more
Advocate Health Care and Chicago Bulls Team Up to #PinkOut United Center, Raise Breast Cancer Awareness
Breast cancer survivors, fighters and family members from across Illinois flanked by physicians and breast health navigators involved in their care along helped #PinkOut the United Center as part of… Read more
Los Populares Rastreadores Wrist-Worn Fitness Trackers Varían en la Lectura del Ritmo Cardíaco
Los rastreadores comerciales de condicionamiento físico que se usan en el pulso, son menos exactos que una cinta de control en el pecho que mida el índice cardíaco y puede… Read more
Cómo se Manifiestan la Deficiencias en Atención de Salud Mental en las Salas de Emergencia
Cerca de 1 de cada 5 niños sufre cada año de alguna enfermedad psiquiátrica, de acuerdo al estimado de las investigaciones. Pero una escasez nacional de especialistas médicos e instalaciones… Read more
Suplementos Dietéticos y de Hierbas Vinculados con Daño al Hígado
Uno de cada cinco casos de daño al hígado provocado por químicos provienen de suplementos dietéticos y de hierbas, concluye una investigación. Hace una década, menos de uno de cada… Read more
Advocate Health Care y Los Toros de Chicago se Unen en #PinkOut United Center, en el Mes del Cáncer de Mama
Los sobrevivientes de cáncer de mama, luchadores y miembros de la familia de todo Illinois, flanqueados por doctores y navegadores involucrados en la salud del seno, se unieron en #PinkOut… Read more
A Monster Mouthful of Sugar Awaits Trick-or-Treaters
The ghosts and goblins are out in force, and they’re coming for children’s teeth armed with sugary treats. Perhaps the spookiest thing about the Halloween holiday is the potential harm… Read more
Lunchables Recall Undeclared Allergens
Kraft Heinz Company has recalled 959 pounds of Lunchables Ham and American Cracker Stackers after food inspectors confirmed the products were mislabeled and contain wheat and soy. Those ingredients, which… Read more
