By Bethany Hubbard/Science in Society This will mark Joni Alvarez’s 7th year of participating in the Cancer Survivors’ Celebration and Walk, an annual event organized … Read more ›
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Science Connections: Bioengineered Organs May Hold the Future for Transplants
By Erin M. Massey/Medill News Service Bioengineered organs may redefine transplants for humans someday, and even allow damaged organs to regenerate. Northwestern University researchers are … Read more ›
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Science Connections: Lake Michigan Almost as Cold as Titanic's Grave Site
By Will Mendelson/Medill News Service After striking an iceberg 375 miles south of Newfoundland, it took less than three hours for the legendary Titanic to … Read more ›
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Science Connections: Heart Disease Leads Causes of Death for Women
by Jessica Whitfield/Medill News Service Cardiovascular disease is now recognized as the leading cause of death in women, according to Dr. Nausheen Akhter. Though many … Read more ›
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Amundsen High School Classes of 1952 Plan 60th Anniversary Reunion Weekend
The Amundsen high school classes (winter and spring) of 1952 are hosting a 60th reunion weekend beginning with a 1 p.m. pizza party on Friday, … Read more ›
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Annual Rummage Sale
Our Lady of Ransom Church, 8300 Greenwood at Normal, Niles. Featuring new & used items,Treasure Room with collectibles, vintage jewelry, boutique & more. Pre-sale Thurs.March … Read more ›
Lower electric rates: Voters could help scores of suburbs cut electric bills
Rare is the ballot-box initiative that could actually save taxpayers money. But in Tuesday’s primary election, voters in nearly 300 communities and counties across Illinois … Read more ›
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Science Connections: A Champion for Fertility Preservation and Quality of Life After Cancer
by Christi Sodano A pioneer in the world of fertility preservation for young cancer patients, Dr. Teresa Woodruff of Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, … Read more ›
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Science Connections: When Body Piercings Can Pose Major Health Risks
by Lauren Hise/Medill News Service Those tiny little piercings can trigger big consequences that include allergic reactions, infection and hepatitis, according to a new research … Read more ›
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Science Connections: Healing Cells May Contribute to the Severity of MS, Northwestern Researchers Find
by Anuja Vaidya/Medill News Service Mast cells that play a role in healing and protection against pathogens in the immune system may contribute to the … Read more ›
