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Zika Found in Common Backyard Mosquito
A common backyard mosquito can be infected with the Zika virus and it may pass the virus along in its eggs, researchers reported Friday. The findings add to worries that… Read more
New Method May Predict Who Will Respond to Lithium Treatment
For nearly 30 percent of people diagnosed with bipolar disorder (BPD) who take lithium, the medication is an effective treatment for both mania and depression. But for the remaining 70… Read more
Keeps Kids Healthy
Get Them Fit, Not Fat Here are some tips from the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress for moms and dads who want to keep their sons and daughters health and active:… Read more
Study Explores Links Between Autism and Schizophrenia
For many years, mental health researchers have noted that social difficulties and shyness among children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often resemble symptoms of social withdrawal, a trait of schizophrenia…. Read more
Seeking Church, Community Organizations to Help Spread Breast Cancer Awareness to Women of Color
Did you know that more African-American and Hispanic women die from breast cancer than white women, even though more white women are diagnosed with the disease? Pin-A-Sister™/Examínate Comadre™, an initiative… Read more
Triton’s Annual ‘Fun Family Fitness Day’ Features Activities and Resources
Children and adults of all ages can dance, run and play their way to a healthier lifestyle during Triton College’s second-annual Fun Family Fitness Day on Saturday, May 13th. Families… Read more
Toyota’s ‘Juntos Somos Imparables’ Salutes Latino Achievement
Toyota debuted its Juntos Somos Imparables (Together We Are Unstoppable) community engagement series at Hispanicize 2017, the nation’s largest gathering of Latino professionals in digital content, marketing, journalism and entertainment…. Read more
Spring Cleaning Time for your Tech
Just like your closets get overrun with clothes over the year, phones, too, can become low on space. But unlike closet cleaning, spring cleaning your electronics won’t cause you to… Read more
John Lennon Bus Visits Clemente High School
The John Lennon Tour Bus visited Clemente High School in the Humboldt Park community Tuesday morning as part of its nationwide art and digital education tour. Clemente High School’s radio… Read more
Parents Pressure Mayor to Keep Schools Open with TIF Funds
By: Ashmar Mandou Concerned parents and community leaders joined elected officials for a press conference on Tuesday morning inside City Hall to ask City Council and Mayor Rahm Emanuel support… Read more
