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While science grapples with the cause of the life expectancy gap between sexes, men need to make better health choices By Jeffery M. Leving While it’s well known that women live longer than men, in the age of modern medicine it is shocking that the gap has grown instead of closed. The reason is debatable,…
Obituary: Patty Murphy, domestic violence activist By Ray Hanania Patty Murphy, 51, a lifelong resident of Oak Lawn passed on October 12, 2022 after recently being diagnosed with cancer. I had a brief opportunity to work with her in developing a PSA to promote sexual violence awareness in 2004 that publicized the support that her…
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Third Illinois Resident dies after Vaping related lung injury The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting the death of a third Illinois resident who had recently vaped and been hospitalized with a severe lung injury. At this time, a total of 166 people in Illinois, ranging in age from 13 to 75 years…
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My ongoing love affair with soda pop Soda pop defines my buying habits. If the cost of soda pop is “comfortable,” I will spend all my money at a store. But, if a store charges too much for soda pop, I will banish that store and defend the honor of my sweet love. It’s unforgivable…