By Susan J. WhiteNorthShore University HealthSystem Fun in the sun for many of us means ramping up fitness routines or getting back in shape after … Read more ›
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Make Safety a Priority as Temperatures Begin to Rise
CHICAGO-With Memorial Day unofficially marking the start of summer, the season’s beautiful weather will draw many Chicagoans outside to parks, beaches, and patios. While summer … Read more ›
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American Cancer Society Increases Funding to $5.5 Million for Illinois Researchers
Illinois scientists at the forefront of cancer research will receive more than $5.5 million from the Illinois Division of the American Cancer Society this year. … Read more ›
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National Aphasia Awareness Month
By Northwestern University June is National Aphasia Awareness Month, a perfect time to better understand this often unrecognized but all-too-common disorder. An acquired communication disorder … Read more ›
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LINK Dollars and Food Scholars at Evanston Farmers Market
Friends of Evanston Farmers Markets is hosting a variety of fun, tasty and educational events at the downtown Evanston Farmers Market this year, one of … Read more ›
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Robotic Surgery Aids Gynecologic Oncology Treatment
By Susan J. WhiteNorthShore University HealthSystem The explosive growth of robotic surgery has brought dramatic improvement to the area of gynecologic oncology treatment, according to … Read more ›
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Study: People Raised in Rural Environments Less Likely to Develop Allergies
A newly published study conducted at the University of Helsinki confirms that people who grow up in rural environments are less likely to develop autoimmune … Read more ›
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Legendary NFL Ref Back in the Game with No Hip Pain
Think officiating at the Super Bowl would be a bit more daunting than having a routine orthopedic procedure? Just ask legendary National Football League (NFL) … Read more ›
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Opera Student Recovers from Brain Surgery, Returns to Singing
To say singing saved 25 year old Sandra Marante’s life is no stretch; in fact, if you ask her, she’ll tell you it saved her … Read more ›
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Returning Patients to Active Lives with Joint Revision Surgery
When Georgann Maurice and her husband Ray took a trip to Mexico this winter, they spent time walking along the beach and kayaking on the … Read more ›
