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Summer safety tips: How to avoid heat stroke, sunburn, drowning, fireworks injuries and more

Two UChicago Medicine physicians provide summer safety tips, including information on how to treat illnesses at home versus when you should seek professional medical care.

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'Just keep smiling': 5-year-old beats uncommon type of leukemia following rare allergy to chemo

When her young daughter fell ill from a rare form of blood cancer and had a harrowing allergic reaction to chemo, Hillary Lofton-Mosley trusted a team of experts at Comer Children's Hospital to help save her child's life.

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Stress vs. urgency incontinence: Understanding the types of bladder leakage

A UChicago Medicine pelvic floor specialist/surgeon answers common questions about female urinary incontinence.

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How to age gracefully: 5 proven tips from a UChicago Medicine geriatrician

Aging well starts with a positive mindset. Dr. Stacie Levine of UChicago Medicine's South Shore Senior Center shares simple tips for older adults to stay active, nourished and connected.