Can Thanksgiving be a healthy holiday? Yes, it can!
By Anne Snabes Medill Reports How can you stay healthy on Thanksgiving? For starters, don’t skip breakfast to save room for an extra slice of
Meet TV Chef, Inventor, and ‘Fit Foodie’ Mareya Ibrahim
By Harrison Liao Medill Reports For today’s health-conscious eaters, it is all too easy to get lost within the maze of contradictory nutritional advice. Nearly
‘Grandfather of climate change’ Wally Broecker remembered at climate conference
By Zack Fishman Medill Reports Dozens of scientists convene every year at the Comer Climate Conference to share new research about rising oceans and melting
Herbal supplements gain popularity as alternative treatments
By Xinyi Zhang Medill Reports Herbal supplements as alternative and complementary medicines continue to gain popularity as consumer health products. Approximately 80% of the world’s
Tailor-made models for preventing suicide may soon be a reality
By Madhurita Goswami Medill Reports A recent study based on social media data shows that chat features of conversations between help-seekers and therapists can be
A festival that binds Bengali students and professionals in Chicago
By Madhurita Goswami Medill Reports Students and professionals belonging to the Bengali community in Chicago came together for a recent religious and cultural celebration. Started
“Why we should care” – Calling on Asian Americans to demand environmental justice
By Madhurita Goswami Medill Reports Asian Americans are increasingly pushing for environmental reforms to address the issues impacting their communities across the country. A new
iO’s new show breeds space for fresh, diverse voices in comedy
By Junie Burns Medill Reports Six brand new performance teams took the stage in iO Theater’s two-night New Team Smell Season 2 premiere on Oct.
Comer Conference scientists show global impacts of climate change
By Chris McConaghey Medill Reports The glaciers are melting faster, accelerating sea level rise. Ocean currents are changing, altering weather and rainfall that millions of
Northwestern University researchers offer innovative solutions for Chicago’s growing climate challenge
By Selah Holland Medill Reports The American Lung Association declared Chicago the 18th most polluted U.S. city, with an ‘F’ rating for ozone pollution on
Meet ‘Big G’s’ Spicy Pizza Pioneer Jaime Gamez
By Harrison Liao Medill Reports Picture your dream pizza. Whether it’s monstrous Chicago deep dish or a bright, red Naples style pie, you can envision
How athletes manage the mental toll of injury
By Krystina Iordanou Medill Reports The physical health of your favorite athlete can determine the season’s success of their your favorite team. Sprains, fractures, concussions