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Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago unveiled a gender identity clinic on Friday. It will be the first of its kind in the midwest, and among only a handful across the country.

Hearing impairment is the most common sensory disorder, and scientists in North Chicago have recently discovered how to prevent it in mice holding a certain gene.

Chicagoan Jason Savsani believes that sharing a home cooked meal with someone is one of the most intimate things you can do. While traveling in Siem Reap, Cambodia, Jason was hosted by a Cambodian family for a meal in their home. Jason will tell us how eating and sharing tales from their respective homelands inspired him to create “Meal Sharing,” to help people eat healthier, waste less and break down cultural barriers.

This Heritage Matters panel discussion explores children’s health through the lens of mental and physical health, cultural identity, family and community dynamics.

Don't kiss the windows of your El car or bus.

Hal Higdon is the author of 36 books, including the best-selling Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide.

Jaemey Bush has quenched her thirst with tap water from northwest suburban Glenview as well as Chicago’s Little Village. Her palette swears there’s a difference, despite the fact that both places serve up Lake Michigan H2O. What gives? We look, smell, taste and swig to get some clarity.