Hangover From Alcohol Boom Could Last Long After Pandemic Ends
Americans are drinking far more during the COVID-19 pandemic. A beer in the evening can feel like a taste of normal life, but health experts worry about alcohol’s deadly side-effects.
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The Scarcity Of Raw Material Is Still Squeezing N95 Mask Makers
Shortfalls of medical N95 respirators and other protective gear started in March, and experts say tremendous pressure on the supply chain continues today.
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Here’s Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s Plan To Remove Chicago’s Lead Pipes
The mayor says it could cost $8.5 billion to begin fixing Chicago’s worst-in-the-nation lead pipe problem.
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Chicago Pastor On Hunger Strike Says Violence Is A Public Health Issue
Pastor Anthony Williams has been on strike for more than a month. He’s calling for Gov. Pritzker to address violence as a public health crisis.
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After Years Of Resistance, Chicago Plans To Replace Lead Pipes
Chicago has the most lead service lines than any other city in the country, which can cause negative impacts on residents’ health.
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Mental Health Check-In: Tips On Managing Your Stress And Anxiety
Half of American adults reported some form of anxiety or depression during the pandemic, according to a recent Boston University study.
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What’s Muharram Like For Muslims During A Pandemic?
The sacred month of Muharram is observed as a time of mourning by Shia Muslims across the world.
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9 Drugmakers Sign Safety Pledge In Rush To Develop Coronavirus Vaccine
The pledge comes one month after a survey found that only 2 in 5 Americans said they planned to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Amid Campaign Jabs Over Vaccine, Senate Holds Hearing On Treatment Development
The president has in recent weeks escalated campaign promises to deliver a vaccine by the end of the year, suggesting that a treatment against the coronavirus could be ready by the November election.
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Mercy Hospital Closure Could Hurt Expectant Mothers
Mercy Hospital in Bronzeville plans to close next year, leaving a void for Black mothers-to-be in Chicago.
