It’s time for my annual summer reading list, and unlike the the recent AI-generated Chicago Sun-Times list, all of these books actually exist and I have held in my hands! I’ve had a very full school year and the summer break provides me with a much-needed opportunity to slow down and find time to read. … Read more
When it comes to bone health, knowing what is the best doctor for osteoporosis can make all the difference. Osteoporosis is a complex condition, and not all healthcare providers are equally trained to diagnose or manage it effectively. The right doctor won’t just look at your bone density—they’ll help uncover the root causes of bone … Read more
Calling all literature lovers: Summertime is upon us and you know what that means. It’s beach read season. Most people tend to think of “beach reads” as all fiction and fluff — but that’s not exactly true. The definition of a beach read is any enjoyable book you want to read on vacation. So let … Read more
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Healthy adults exposed to fire smoke — which can be composed of gases, particulate matter, and toxins — showed alterations to their immune systems, including changes in the regulation of genes associated with asthma and allergies, and in immune cells that play a key role in fighting pathogens, compared to adults who had no exposure … Read more
Let’s talk about falls and fractures. A recent study of over 3,000 veterans caught my eye—and it made me rethink how we approach fracture risk altogether. For years, the medical field has focused almost exclusively on bone density and bone drugs. But this study suggests we might be in the wrong lane. We need to … Read more
As told to Erica Rimlinger Six months into my first pregnancy, I felt a lump in my breast and brought it up at my doctor’s appointment. “Oh, that’s normal,” my OB-GYN said. “That happens when you’re pregnant.” Three years later, in 2022, I sat in a hospital gown looking at a PET scan of my … Read more
This powerful guest post comes from Beatrix Hopkins, a junior student who asked if she could share her Junior Theme writing with me. Beatrix contacted me, saying, “I wrote about the use of deepfake generating technology to create sexually explicit images and videos, and the way that those technologies can be used to perpetuate violence … Read more
Have you heard of heart failure? It’s not a heart attack. But they’re both forms of heart disease. A heart attack is when blood flow to the heart is suddenly reduced or blocked. Heart failure happens when the heart doesn’t pump blood as well as it should. And it affects almost 3 million women a … Read more
By Violet Nichols (she/they), 18, Staff Writer July 10, 2025 Books are way more than just words on a page. Stories can help us make sense of the world, figure out who we are and feel less alone. For teens, this can be especially important. Whether it’s about better understanding our identities, learning about friendships … Read more
