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July 11, 2024

Remembering Ann Lurie: From Nurse to Renowned Philanthropist

Ava Martinez

Ann Lurie, a former pediatric nurse turned prominent Chicago philanthropist, died Monday at her home. She was 79. Northwestern University, where Lurie was a trustee and major donor, announced her…

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July 10, 2024

Parkinson's expert makes frequent visits to the White House for eight months

Ava Martinez

According to official visitor logs, a Parkinson’s disease expert from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center visited the White House eight times over an eight-month period from last summer to…

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July 10, 2024

The Silent Killer Who Stalks Sri Lankan Men

Ava Martinez

Climate change and contaminated water have triggered an epidemic of kidney disease. In Sri Lanka, a serene island nation in the Indian Ocean, a silent killer is claiming the lives…

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July 10, 2024

The Santa Fe Handbike Tour

Ava Martinez

The nervous energy was palpable as hundreds of cyclists, dressed in colorful Lycra suits, awaited the start of the 50-mile ride known as Medio Siglo from the Santa Fe Railyard,…

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July 10, 2024

What warning signs made you leave your therapist? Share your story.

Ava Martinez

Many people who have undergone mental health therapy often highlight the positive aspects of it, such as developing better coping skills, building stronger relationships, and achieving a calmer mind. But…

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