by Kaitlin Tyrrill in Features
The Chicago Public Library (CPL) will be attending four of the city's biggest festivals this summer, including the Volleywood Beach Bash and Pitchfork Music Festival as part of its 'Not What You Think/ Not Where You Think' event series. The CPL will have a Library Lounge at these events where free Wi-Fi and on-the-spot library card registration will be offered.
by Stephanie Jevtic in Features
American 20-somethings remain diligent in pursuing placement in the thorny job market despite what can be called, "a bummer", or a slacker's summer. Beach blanket bingo, barbeques and traditional summer consumerism is all a distant memory of youth because on many young minds is the threatening 9.
by Zaira Estrada in Pulse
While everyone makes sure that they have properly applied sunscreen and keep hydrated throughout the hot day, will they remember to apply insect repellant for mosquitoes to prevent the spread of West Nile Virus?
It seems like a lot of products to be handling for a day out, and while people may not have to worry about it until late summer to early fall, West Nile Virus is still a concern.
by Quetzalli Castro in Pulse
Within the human population there has been a mysterious disease that has affected many in the late stages of life. Huntington's disease is an adult onset neurodegenerative disease marked by progressive mental and physical deterioration. It has been known for more than a decade that everyone who develops the disease has mutations in a particular gene, called huntingtin, according to Scott Brady, professor and head of anatomy and cell biology at the UIC College of Medicine.
by in Pulse
Dr. George
Q: What's with all the warnings about sun tans??I want to look good, but is there really much of a risk of cancer?
A: Let's see… Looking stunningly healthy and extremely attractive to the opposite sex with a terrific tan, versus a slight risk of skin cancer.
