Rule 1 Don’t drink the millennial Kool-Aid On a Thursday afternoon in early October, Peter Rahal, the 31-year-old founder of the protein bar giant RXBar, sits alongside four other food industry entrepreneurs who are being fawned over by a group of Google ad sales reps in a conference room at the Ace Hotel, across … Read more
Researchers are just beginning to understand the way that racism causes intense and ongoing stress that leads to premature death.
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Unfortunately, that vote won’t directly change Illinois law—but Cook County Commissioner John Fritchey it will send an important message to state legislators.
Researchers point to a growing trend: fewer pharmacies in black and Latino communities, which could lead to a wider public health crisis.
Two researchers noticed that old bird specimens in the Field Museum were filthy with soot. And they stumbled on an accidental historical record of air-pollution levels over 150 years—and a record of how we banished thick coal smog from the Midwest.
And doctors should consider their role in preventing its transmission
What do a cheerleader, chef, wrestling champion, and Navy vet have in common? They've dealt with mental illness and want everyone to know that it's OK to talk about it. We interviewed these Chicagoans about their experiences for Mental Illness Awareness Week, October 1 to 7. Get more information from Chicago's National Alliance on Mental Illness helpline, 312-563-0445, … Read more
