Julie Deardorff

Sunscreen: How to use it

2010-06-07 00:00:00

HOW TO USE IT — Use enough sunscreen to fill a shot glass, advises the American Academy of Dermatology, though larger people should adjust accordingly. Most people apply a quarter to half of the recommended amount of sunscreen, which lowers the...

Disagreement over just what's in that glass of raw milk

2010-05-17 00:00:00

The federal government and virtually all public health agencies oppose consumption of raw milk because it can carry dangerous bacteria such as E. coli 0157:H7, listeria and campylobacter. In March, 13 people in Michigan were sickened by campylobacter in...

Demystifying the cardiac stress test

2010-04-05 00:00:00

Dr. Marc Wallack routinely passed his cardiac exercise stress test with flying colors. He was, after all, a veteran marathon runner with respectable cholesterol and blood pressure numbers. But as many heart disease patients discover, a treadmill analysis...

The power of the calorie count

2010-02-15 00:00:00

Registered dietitian Jill Weisenberger once had a client who kept a puzzling food journal. The calorie counts were all out of whack. The woman's tuna sandwich had 33 calories. An apple: 144. Turns out the woman was mistaking a food-calorie book's index...

The basic facts of calories

2010-02-15 00:00:00

A calorie is . . . A unit of energy. First described in the 1800s, a calorie is technically the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree Celsius. But in the health and nutrition world, a calorie is the potential...

Organic: What it means on different products

2010-03-29 00:00:00

Some consumers are more than willing to pay higher prices for organically grown food and other products. But is the extra dollar worth it? The answer may depend upon personal priorities. By definition, organically grown foods are produced without most...

Trib Nation's summer events: Photo, social media classes

2013-06-05 00:00:00

June and July will bring a host of Trib Nation events of note to Chicago Tribune readers who are book lovers or nature lovers, whether they’re interested in the state of Chicago’s schools, or the state of social media for their personal and...

Local Voices, May. 29

2013-05-29 00:00:00

Childhood obesity This letter is in response to "In schools, BMI a weighty issue; Some parents say body fat measure hurts self-esteem, poses other risks" (Page 1, May 17). The article raises some great questions as to how we can best contend with the...

1st free-standing birth center in Illinois may open

2013-02-01 00:00:00

It took more than two decades of labor, but Illinois is finally poised to permit its first free-standing birth center, an alternative model of care for low-risk pregnant women who want to deliver in a homey environment with a reduced chance of medical...

Agency that polices doctors to slash staff

2013-01-10 22:37:00

The state agency charged with protecting patients in Illinois says it plans to lay off most of its medical regulators next week, a move officials say will drastically affect their ability to license and discipline physicians. The Illinois Department of...

Fitness Community Conversation

2012-11-14 00:00:00

What do a chiropractor, a meditation teacher, a truck driver and an "adventurpreneur" have in common with an outdoors enthusiast, a workplace wellness provider, a Lake Michigan circumnavigator and a paratriathlete? They all share an interest in fitness,...

Safety questions raised about PeaPod travel beds

2012-10-24 22:12:00

KidCo PeaPod travel beds are marketed as cozy sleeping spaces for newborns through age 6. Lightweight and portable, the colorful pop-up tents are often considered a practical alternative to bulky play yards. Earlier this month, however, Canada's...

Bruce Dold, Julie Deardorff, Dr. Colleen Fitzgerald, Dr. Lauren Streicher, Donna Thompson and Dr. Annabelle Volgman at Chicago Forward: Women's Health

2012-11-15 11:25:00

As a health and fitness reporter, I'm often introduced to new products, classes or websites. Here's a look at five things worth checking out.

2011-04-26 17:47:39

Fitness is like a drug; each person needs a different dose. But if you're time-pressed you can still benefit from the bare minimum: a one-minute burst of movement.

2010-11-22 16:26:58