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Flu, COVID-19 and allergies: Tips to stay safe and healthy

Infectious diseases expert Dr. Allison Bartlett explains what to know to stay safe this winter from respiratory illnesses.

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How to talk to a loved one about their cancer diagnosis

When someone we care about tells us they have cancer, it can be hard to know what to say. A UChicago Medicine licensed clinical social worker who leads support groups for cancer patients offers tips for showing up for our loved ones and ourselves through our words and actions.

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What your urine says about your kidney health

UChicago Medicine nephrologist Patrick Cunningham, MD, explains how changes in urine can be potential indicators of kidney problems.

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Quantifying disease impact and overcoming practical treatment barriers for primary progressive aphasia

Two new papers show progress in researchers' work to illuminate the struggles of those living with PPA and pioneer accessible treatment models.