Health and Lifestyle
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Monkeypox in Cook County Jail as Chicago Cases Rise
The new transmissible disease known as monkeypox has made its presence in the Cook County Jail, confirmed by authorities last...
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New COVID Vaccine Bivalent Booster Fights Against Omicron Subvariants
A new, reformulated COVID booster vaccination will soon be available in the United States. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)...
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IMAN’s Greater Vision of Community Transformation
Inner-City Muslim Action Network's (IMAN) Food and Wellness Center opened its doors in July 2021. Since then they have been...
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Racial Disparities in Pulse Oximeter Readings
A recent study found that Black people are more likely to receive inaccurate readings from fingertip pulse oximeters. They are...
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Save A Lot Granted $13.5M for Stores in Chicago
Save A Lot recently received a $13.5 million grant for stores in Chicago. The funds will be used to improve...
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Over 16,800 Monkeypox Cases in Prompts WHO to Declare Global Emergency
With more than 16,800 monkeypox cases outside of Africa, the World Health Organization (WHO) designated the virus as a global...
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New Study Suggests Booster Shots Are Important
A new study suggests that it is important to receive the COVID-19 booster shot to help stave off major infection....
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July Marks Fibroid Awareness Month
Not many people know that the month of July is Fibroid Awareness Month. The first of the month is National...
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Wading Through Medicare Coverage Data Does Not Need to Be Overwhelming
In the United States, people have varied opinions about Medicare, many of which are based on hearsay. They are inundated...
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Minimum Wage During a Recession
The minimum wage increase took effect on July 1, 2022, allowing residents working in Chicago and South Cook County areas...
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