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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
American Heart Association Aplaude las Propuestas del Alcalde Rahm Emanuel Sobre el Tabaco
Cortesía de American Heart Association La Asociación Estadounidense del Corazón aplaude las últimas propuestas del Alcalde Emanuel, que intentan frenar el uso del tabaco en Chicago. Creemos firmemente que, si… Read more
Consumir Alimentos Procesados Puede Aumentar su Riesgo de Enfermedades Autoinmunes
He aquí una razón más para cumplir con su resolución de Año Nuevo de comer saludable: Un reciente estudio publicado en el diario Autoimmunity Reviews, sugiere que comer alimentos procesados… Read more
El Rep. Lilly Exhorta al Público a Donar Sangre en el Mes Nacional del Donante de Sangre
En reconocimiento al Mes Nacional del Donante de Sangre, el Rep. Estatal, Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, exhorta a los residentes de la localidad a que donen sangre este mes, en clínicas… Read more
