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How to prevent (and recover from) norovirus, the stomach bug that’s surging

Most commonly known as stomach flu, norovirus is a highly contagious virus that generally spreads hand to mouth 12 to 36 hours after exposure. Learn how norovirus is contracted — and how to stay safe.

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‘Something so impactful’: Social worker’s food pantry idea supports cancer patients in the south suburbs

Self-service Complimentary Nutrition Stations at several UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial locations have helped nearly 13,000 cancer patients facing food insecurity.

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Memory loss: What's normal and what's not

When is memory loss a serious problem? Here's how to distinguish between some common age-related issues and more advanced signs of cognitive decline.

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What women need to know about sports injuries

Female athletes and active women have unique injury risks. UChicago Medicine sports medicine experts Farah Hussain, MD, and Caroline Vonck, MD, share tips to prevent common injuries and offer advice on conditioning, nutrition and recovery to help you stay in the game.