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The price of ‘free’ foods

August 19, 2019 at 1:47 a.m.

"Free-from" food products, whether they're labeled sugar-free, fat-free or gluten-free, are fast becoming a trendy lifestyle choice, regardless of allergies or intolerance. The popularity of these products, tastier and more...

Forty-five medical tests patients and doctors should question

June 17, 2018 at 6:29 p.m.

The new listing of 45 common treatments patients and doctors should question is part of a growing movement that challenges routine care. Next up: The upcoming Avoiding Avoidable Care summit,...

CT scans for cases of acute rhinosinusitis are unnecessary because most cases can be diagnosed clinically and resolve without treatment in two weeks, says the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.

Unnecessary medicine: Physician groups list 45 overused tests, procedures

August 19, 2019 at 1:47 a.m.

Should you get a cardiac stress test as part of your annual checkup? A chest X-ray before outpatient surgery? A CT scan or antibiotics for chronic sinusitis? In most cases,...

Forty-five medical tests patients and doctors should question

May 13, 2019 at 5:19 p.m.

The new listing of 45 common treatments patients and doctors should question is part of a growing movement that challenges routine care. Next up: The upcoming Avoiding Avoidable Care summit,...

The price of ‘free’ foods

May 13, 2019 at 5:18 p.m.

"Free-from" food products, whether they're labeled sugar-free, fat-free or gluten-free, are fast becoming a trendy lifestyle choice, regardless of allergies or intolerance. The popularity of these products, tastier and more...

Unnecessary medicine: Physician groups list 45 overused tests, procedures

May 13, 2019 at 5:16 p.m.

Should you get a cardiac stress test as part of your annual checkup? A chest X-ray before outpatient surgery? A CT scan or antibiotics for chronic sinusitis? In most cases,...

Julie Deardorff's son was doored while riding his bike in Evanston. Good thing his helmet fit properly (unlike this picture).

Evanston to install protected bike lanes

June 18, 2018 at 10:18 a.m.

The city of Evanston plans to install a barricaded bike corridor on Church Street, which could help make it safer for those of us who ride with children in bike...

Evanston to install protected bike lanes

May 13, 2019 at 5:14 p.m.

The city of Evanston plans to install a barricaded bike corridor on Church Street, which could help make it safer for those of us who ride with children in bike...

Spring back into fitness

August 19, 2019 at 1:46 a.m.

Think you have what it takes to get in shape? Spring is "gut check" time. And if those abs — or arms or thighs — aren't ready for public display,...

Spring back into fitness

May 13, 2019 at 5:07 p.m.

Think you have what it takes to get in shape? Spring is "gut check" time. And if those abs — or arms or thighs — aren't ready for public display,...

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