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How dangerous is a measles outbreak?

As cases of measles rise, learn important facts about prevention and vaccination to keep you and your loved ones safe.

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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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Kids and surgery: 4 ways to get ready

If your child needs to have surgery, Comer Children's Hospital has child life specialists to help make it less scary. They can do things like talk to your child about the surgery process in age-appropriate language and even accompany your child to the operating room.

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Eating more fruits and veggies could help you sleep better

New research suggests that eating five cups of produce during the day may significantly improve sleep quality later that same night.