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Haga Una Resolución para la Salud de sus Ojos
Mientras planea tener un año 2016 más saludable, ¿Porqué no agregar este ejercicio para la vista a su lista de resoluciones? Hágase un examen completo de la dilatación de la… Read more
Altos Niveles de Azúcar en la Sangre Pueden Elevar el Riesgo de Complicaciones Después de un Ataque Cardíaco o una Embolia
Aquí una razón más del porqué las personas que viven con diabetes o pre-diabetes deben cuidar su salud cardiovascular. Nuevos hallazgos publicados en el diario British Pharmacology muestran que altos… Read more
El Hospital Mercy Anuncia Nuevo Funcionario Médico en Jefe
Mercy Hospital & Medical Center se complace en anunciar que el Dr. Michael Davenport ha sido seleccionado como el nuevo Funcionario Médico en Jefe. El Dr. Davenport reemplaza al Dr…. Read more
Master Chef Lourdes Castro Whips Up Delicious Recipes Inspired by Chobani
By: Ashmar Mandou A true renaissance woman, Author, Professor, Dietician and Chef Lourdes Castro is a formidable talent in the culinary world. “I enjoy creating deliciously healthy recipes with my… Read more
Eating Processed Foods May Raise Your Risk of Autoimmune Diseases
Here’s one more reason to stick with your New Year’s resolution to eat healthy: A recent study published in the journal Autoimmunity Reviews suggests that chowing down on ready-made or… Read more
Rep. Lilly Encourages Others to Donate Blood for National Blood Donor Month
In recognition of the American Red Cross’ National Blood Donor Month, state Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, is encouraging local residents to donate blood at clinics and blood banks in the… Read more
Managing Diabetes
By: Nadia Al-Samarrie It’s tough enough to make it through the holidays without gaining weight. People with diabetes face a bigger challenge with holiday parties and family gatherings. An extra… Read more
Oregon Pharmacists Can Now Prescribe Birth Control Over the Counter
Oregon has become the first U.S. state to legalize over-the-counter birth control. Under the new law, pharmacists are allowed to prescribe birth control pills directly to patients, UPI reports. This… Read more
The American Heart Association Applauds Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s Tobacco Proposals
Courtesy of The American Heart Association The American Heart Association applauds Mayor Emanuel’s latest proposals intended to curb tobacco use in Chicago. We strongly believe that, if enacted, these measures… Read more
Radon Risks Increase During Winter Months, Get Your Home Tested
January is National Radon Action Month and the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) is encouraging Chicagoans to test their home for harmful levels of radon. Radon is a naturally-occurring… Read more
