A couple with deep ties to the Chicago area is donating $11 million to Lurie Children’s Hospital in hopes of speeding research, treatment and diagnosis for children with rare and genetic disorders. Don and Anne Edwards’ gift will support the Edwards Family Division of Genetics and Rare Diseases. Don Edwards is the founder and executive chairman of Flexpoint Ford, a private … [Read more...] about Couple donates $11 million to Lurie Children’s Hospital to support work in genetics, rare diseases
Asking Eric: How to acknowledge impending divorce
Dear Readers: On November 9, I answered a letter from someone who was trying to find a way to acknowledge her impending divorce in her Christmas cards, which would contain a photo of the letter writer and her kids, sans soon-to-be amicable ex. I made a few suggestions and invited you to lend your wisdom. Here are a few great suggestions and one that made me laugh. Dear Eric: … [Read more...] about Asking Eric: How to acknowledge impending divorce
Comienza la prohibición de redes sociales a menores de 16 años en Australia
Por ROD McGUIRK MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — El primer ministro australiano, Anthony Albanese, celebró la prohibición mundial pionera de las redes sociales para niños menores de 16 años que entró en vigor el miércoles, describiéndola como un momento en que las familias recuperan el poder de manos de las grandes empresas tecnológicas, aunque advirtió que la implementación sería … [Read more...] about Comienza la prohibición de redes sociales a menores de 16 años en Australia
Un medicamento hecho con plasma sanguíneo salva a bebés del botulismo
Por JONEL ALECCIA Cuando Alessandro Barbera fue llevado de urgencia a un hospital de California con botulismo infantil en octubre, su padre apenas había oído hablar de la enfermedad, y mucho menos del tratamiento raro y costoso que probablemente salvó la vida del recién nacido. Ahora, sin embargo, Tony Barbera está profundamente agradecido por BabyBIG, el único antídoto para … [Read more...] about Un medicamento hecho con plasma sanguíneo salva a bebés del botulismo
Chicago Blackhawks assign Sam Rinzel to the AHL’s Rockford IceHogs: ‘Get your swagger with the puck back’
The Chicago Blackhawks are looking to take a step forward from previous seasons. To do this, sometimes it requires a step back. That’s what the Hawks are going through after back-to-back six-goal drubbings by the Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks. The Hawks want to return to their early-season surge, including Sam Rinzel. The defenseman was sent down to the AHL’s Rockford … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks assign Sam Rinzel to the AHL’s Rockford IceHogs: ‘Get your swagger with the puck back’