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Back to School Jam
WHEN: Saturday, September 10, Noon-4pm WHERE: Jones College Prep, 700 South State Street WHO: Youth and Families Free to all, Chicago City of Learning’s Back to School Jam is where… Read more
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America to Host Free Educational Conference
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is hosting a free educational conference for family and professional caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related illnesses. The conference, which will take… Read more
Queen of Peace High School Robotics Team Hosting Aquabotics Party
The RoboPride Robotics team at Queen of Peace High School invites you to an Aquabotics Party on Friday, August 26 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Festivities include food, a… Read more
Walk Together
This year’s AIDS Run & Walk Chicago, emphasizing the importance of unity and partnership in responding to health crises, will be held on the morning of Saturday, Oct. 1, at… Read more
Study Finds Latinos Age at Slower Rate Than Other Ethnicities
In the quest to find the fountain of youth, scientists may one day look to Latinos to find the answer, as a new study shows they age at a slower… Read more
Misusing Contact Lenses Can Result in Serious Eye Damage, CDC States
Many reported cases of serious eye damage result from misusing contact lenses, including sleeping in them or wearing them beyond their recommended use, a report released Thursday by the Centers… Read more
Childhood Abuse Linked to Worse Survival Odds for Adult Women
Girls who suffer maltreatment and abuse may be less likely to survive into middle age than their peers who don’t experience physical or mental torment growing up, a U.S. study… Read more
Calcium Supplements Tied to Higher Dementia Risk for Some Women
Some older women who take calcium supplements commonly recommended to ward off age-related bone damage may face an increased risk of developing dementia, a small study suggests. The heightened dementia… Read more
Why is Aetna Withdrawing From Obamacare?
Citing financial losses, the health insurer Aetna announced it was drastically cutting back its participation in the Affordable Care Act (ACA, or Obamacare). The move will force customers in 11… Read more
Dominican University Kicks Off Big Read Program with Concert by Sones de Mexico Ensemble
Dominican University will kick off on Friday, September 16 a two-month, community-wide Big Read program with a performance by Sones de Mexico Ensemble. The concert, which will be presented at… Read more
