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South Side orthodontist hopes to set example with Black-owned practice

2 days ago

Officials tie cyclospora outbreak to 3 more states

Aug 28

Former Chicago hospital CFO indicted in COVID-19 testing fraud scheme

A former CFO for Chicago's Loretto Hospital is being indicted again. He was in court to face charges tied to a fraud scheme. He is now also being indicted in a COVID-19 testing fraud scheme worth tens of millions of dollars.

2 days ago

NC health officials report rare amoeba-related brain infection in teen

Aug 28

FDA approves updated COVID vaccines. Here's what you need to know

Aug 28

Busy Philipps urges others to advocate for themselves after brain tumor discovery

Aug 27

General Mills removes artificial dyes from US cereals

Aug 27

Baby among 2 unvaccinated measles deaths in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Aug 27

FDA approves breakthrough drug to treat advanced pancreatic cancer

Aug 27

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Overdose Awareness Day event to be held at South Side Cultural Center

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South Side orthodontist hopes to set example with Black-owned practice

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Busy Philipps says she underwent 2 surgeries after discovering brain tumor

Aug 27

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FDA approves breakthrough drug to treat advanced pancreatic cancer

Aug 27

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Woman learns to walk again after rare tumor

Aug 26

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Measles testing site opens as case linked to Kane Co. HS is confirmed

Aug 25

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South Side community college creating training pathway for midwives

Aug 25

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Measles testing site opens as case linked to Kane Co. HS is confirmed

Aug 25

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Instagram chief takes the stand in a trial pitting Meta against states over social media harms

Adam Mosseri, the Meta executive at the helm of Instagram, defended the platform's safety record in testimony Tuesday.

Aug 26

South Side community college creating training pathway for midwives in Chicago

A new program launched Tuesday for aspiring midwives in Chicago.

Aug 25

Kane County officials open measles testing site as rare case linked to Kaneland HS is confirmed

Kane County health officials have established a testing site for people who may have been exposed to a recently confirmed measles case connected to Kaneland High School.

Aug 25

2 die from measles in Pennsylvania, health officials say

The individuals were not vaccinated, health officials said.

Aug 25

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Study suggests at least 1 in 4 former NFL players may have CTE

Researchers analyzed 1,712 former players who died between 2008 and 2021.

Aug 25