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News & Politics, Feature Oct 14, 2020
‘If they cannot hear you when you whisper, watch when you say a cuss word’

Black and trans activists build networks of support and mutual aid at Brave Space Alliance.
- By Francesca Mathewes
- Tags: Feature, mental health, health, Brave Space Alliance, Black, Trans, telehealth, The Mental Health Issue

News & Politics, Essay Oct 14, 2020
You’re going to be OK

Dealing with health anxiety during COVID and beyond
- By Rima Parikh
- Tags: Essay, health anxiety, COVID-19, WebMD, mental health, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Dr. Shona Vas, Dr. Inger Burnett-Zeigler, panic, mindfulness, health, The Mental Health Issue

Columns & Opinion, Opinion Oct 6, 2020
I lost my voice to COVID-19

But I, and thousands of other “long-haulers,” can’t afford to stay silent any longer.
- By Laura Noah
- Tags: Opinion, COVID-19, coronavirus, long COVID, long-haulers, health

City Life, Public Service Announcement Oct 2, 2020
Video
Get tested and enjoy sweater weather with confidence

Upcoming events and distractions from our listings coordinator
- By Salem Collo-Julin
- Tags: Public Service Announcement, listings, events, concerts, art, visual art, public art, University of Chicago, COVID-19, health, shopping, zines, ZINEmercado, Logan Square, Comfort Station, Sherman Park, fishing, Chicago Public Library, Chicago Park District, social distancing, Jenny Holzer, Video

News & Politics, Feature Oct 16, 2019
Three organs, one life

The heart, liver, kidney triple crown is something of a specialty for UChicago Medicine. For Daru Smith, a triple transplant was his only hope.
- By B. David Zarley
- Tags: Feature, Health, science, triple transplant, organ, hospital, university of Chicago, daru smith, Sarah McPharlin

City Life, Pets Issue Aug 7, 2019
Can I pay for Mr. Whiskers?

Helping those in need keep their animal companions
- By Salem Collo-Julin
- Tags: Pets Issue, Dogs, cats, pets, health, PAWS, CRISP

City Life, Pets Issue Aug 7, 2019
Dogs and heatstroke
- By Sarah Watts and Lucius Wisniewski
- Tags: Pets Issue, Brachycephalic, heatstroke, health, pets, terrier, bulldog, summer

News & Politics, Feature Dec 20, 2018
The flu explainer Chicago didn’t know it needed

Health is a civic undertaking.
- By Aimee Ortega
- Tags: Feature, Flu, health, Chicago, science, winter, aldermen, virus, public health

News & Politics, Feature Dec 18, 2018
Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center is a good place to warm up in the winter

Along with classes, events, and workshops, the center provides support for the people of Puerto Rico in the wake of hurricanes Irma and Maria.
- By Anne Elizabeth Moore
- Tags: Feature, Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center, traditional Puerto Rican bomba, Afro-Caribbean jazz, music video production, After School Matters, sustainable agriculture, health, solar energy, clean water

Blogs, Bleader May 30, 2018
Riot Fest announces its first wave of acts for 2018

Riot Fest got Blink-182! Cypress Hill! Blondie! The Jesus Lizard! Liz Phair! Atmosphere! Beck! Cat Power! And . . . the 82-year-old Jerry Lee Lewis?
- By Leor Galil
- Tags: Music, Riot Fest, Riot Fest, Riot Fest 2018, Adolescents, Alkaline Trio, Andrew W.K., Aquabats, Arkells, Atmosphere, Audition, Avengers, Bad Religion, Badflower, Beach Bunny, Beach Goons, Beck, Bleachers, Blink-182, Blondie, Bombpops, Bouncing Souls, Bullet For My Valentine, Bully Calpurnia, Cat Power, Clutch, Cobra Skulls, Conflict, Cypress Hill, Digable Planets, Direct Hit!, Districts, Dropkick Murphys, Elvis Costello, Exploited, Face to Face, Father John Misty, Fear, Fever 333, Flogging Molly, Flor, Frights, Front Bottoms, Gary Numan, Gwar, Health, Hobo Johnson & The Lovemakers, Hot Snakes, Interpol, JD McPherson, Jerry Lee Lewis, Jesus Lizard, Johnny Marr, K.Flay, Kevin Devine, Killing Joke, Lagwagon, Liz Phair, Lower Class Brats, Mannequin Pussy, Matt & Kim, Mom Jeans, Moose Blood, No Small Children, Piebald, Pronoun, Pussy Riot, Reignwolf, Save Face, Speedy Ortiz, Spitalfield, Suicidal Tendencies, Sum 41, Superchunk, Swmrs, Total Chaos, Twin Peaks, Underoath, Wonder Years, Wolfmother, Young the Giant

News & Politics, Feature May 3, 2017
Slideshow
An East Chicago community dissolves in the fallout from a decades-long lead crisis

Residents are scattering across the region as they flee dangerously contaminated homes.
- By Alyssa Schukar
- Tags: Feature, East Chicago, Indiana, pollution, housing, East Chicago Housing Authority, lead poisoning, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, Superfund site, environment, industry, health, public housing, West Calumet Housing Complex, environmental justice, environmental racism, Slideshow

Blogs, Bleader Apr 25, 2017
Deportation fears can lead to higher risk of illness in undocumented populations

Practitioners say fear of ICE raids and a lack of access to affordable health care can put undocumented and minority populations at risk.
- By Alex V. Hernandez
- Tags: News, Immigration, Politics, immigration, undocumented immigrants, health, health care, Donald Trump, Mexican, deportation, immigration law, Salud Sin Papeles, Cook County Health and Hospitals System, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, DACA, Loyola University, Postville, Iowa, Postville raid, ICE, raid, University of Michigan, Mayo Clinic, diabetes, insurance, health insurance, Carelink

Blogs, Bleader Mar 9, 2016
Thalia Hall gets far-out with this weekend's psych-heavy Levitation Chicago festival

Levitation's massive celebration of weirdo tunes kicks off on Thursday night.
- By Luca Cimarusti
- Tags: Do This, Music, Levitation Chicago, Austin Psych Fest, Thalia Hall, Chicago, experimental, noise rock, Royal Trux, Lightning Bolt, Rangda, Ryley Walker, Blanck Mass, Nite Fields, Oneohtrix Point Never, Health, Gary Wilson, Vaadat Charigim, Eartheater, Chelsea Wolfe, Earthless, Faust, Bitchin Bajas with Natural Information Society, Night Beats, Circuit Des Yeux, Methyl Ethel

Blogs, Bleader Jun 18, 2013
Audio
Just illin' with the New York Times

All the germs that are fit to print
- By Steve Bogira
- Tags: Science, Media, News, New York Times, Well, Science Times, health, sickness, Tolstoy, Audio

Food & Drink, Food & Drink Feature Nov 17, 2011
Vegetarian questions and answers

Health myths, survival tips, recipes, and vices from 17 vegetarian, vegan, and veg-friendly Chicagoans
- By Kevin Warwick
- Tags: Food & Drink Feature, vegetarian, vegan, health, environment, vegetarian recipe, vegetarian cookbook, Green Zebra, Soul Vegetarian East, Chicago Diner, The Whistler, The Handlebar, Karyn's on Green, Lula Cafe, Boka, Girl & the Goat, Schwa, Whistler

Blogs, Bleader Apr 22, 2011
Bathing Can Be Dangerous

Hot baths can make our hearts stop, which is no good.
- By Lauri Apple
- Tags: News, Resuscitation, health, bathing, hot bath cardiac arrest, Reuters

Blogs, Bleader Feb 3, 2011
Pay Gap for Doctors Widening

Women doctors are making less than male doctors, but we should be glad about this.
- By Lauri Apple
- Tags: Chicagoland, News, health, equal pay, Anthony Lo Sasso, University of Illinois-Chicago, Los Angeles Times

Blogs, Bleader Nov 30, 2010
Through 12/21—Free Massage or Chiropractic Exam With Donations

Free chiropractic exams and massages in exchange for donations at Atlas Chiropractic.
- By John V. Santore
- Tags: Free Shit, Other Stuff, Apropos of Nothing, Swag, Atlas Chiropractic, Lakeview Pantry, Broadway Youth Center, massage, chiropractic, donations, health

Blogs, Bleader Nov 4, 2010
11/5—Free Dental Exams and Cleanings for Kids

Free dental exams and cleanings for kids under 12.
- By John V. Santore
- Tags: Free Shit, Swag, Dentistry for Children and Families, dentistry, health, kids, public health, children's health, kids

Music, Music Feature Aug 5, 2010
The Reader's Guide to Lollapalooza 2010

The lay of the land, critics' picks, and afterparties
- By Miles Raymer, Peter Margasak, Kevin Warwick, and Liz Armstrong
- Tags: Music Feature, Lollapalooza, Grant Park, Lady Gaga, the Strokes, Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix, Soundgarden, J. Cole, FreeSol, BBU, Cut Copy, Dirty Projectors, Night Gallery, White Car, Lady Starlight, Vonnegutt, Sulaiman, Ettes, Wild Beasts, Rogue Wave, Gogol Bordello, the National, Minus the Bear, the Soft Pack, Jukebox the Ghost, Phoenix, Toro y Moi, Digitalism, Chiddy Bang, Balkan Beat Box, New Pornographers, Fuck Buttons, Caspa, Black Keys, Jamie Lidell, Jimmy Cliff, Harlem, Wild Beasts, Warpaint, Rusko, Health, Blitzen Trapper

Blogs, Bleader Jul 29, 2010
"Redneck Sports" . . . for Charity

Next up: Pimps and Hoes for the mesothelioma cure.
- By Lauri Apple
- Tags: Chicagoland, Redneck Olympics, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, rednecks, fund-raisers, benefits, health, Laura Canonaco, Summer Redneck Games, Redneck Dixie, Redneck Gift Store

Blogs, Bleader Jun 24, 2010
6/26 — Free HIV Testing Fair at Christian Community Health Center

Dress It Up!, a National HIV Testing Day event, is Sat 6/26 from noon to 3 PM at Christian Community Health Center.
- By Sam Worley
- Tags: LGBT, Free Shit, Other Stuff, Apropos of Nothing, Swag, National HIV Testing Day, Christian Community Health Center, Dress It Up!, HIV/AIDS, HIV testing, blood pressure, blood glucose, diabetes, hepatitis, health fair, free food, health

Blogs, Bleader Mar 12, 2010
3/13— Free Health Screenings at Englewood Community Center

Tomorrow 3/13 from 10 AM to 2 PM, the Metropolitan Board of the Chicago Urban League offers free health screenings at the Englewood Community Center.
- By Sam Worley
- Tags: Free Shit, Other Stuff, Apropos of Nothing, Swag, Metropolitan Board of the Chicago Urban League, Englewood Community Center, health, blood pressure, blood glucose, HIV, Kraft Foods, UIC College of Dentistry

Blogs, Bleader Mar 5, 2010
This Is Why You're Fat

Hint: subsidies.
- By Whet Moser
- Tags: Chicagoland, Food Chain, Politics, Food & Drink, Clout City, food subsidies, food pyramid, health

Blogs, Bleader Jan 20, 2010
Can a Bad Neighborhood Give You Cancer?

According to current and former University of Chicago researchers, quite possibly.
- By Whet Moser
- Tags: Chicagoland, Politics, Clout City, University of Chicago, health, Englewood, Suzanne Conzen, Martha McClintock

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