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Mike Riopell
Mike Riopell

Mike Riopell, health enews contributor, is a media relations coordinator with Advocate Health Care and Aurora Health Care. He previously worked as a reporter and editor covering politics and government for the Chicago Tribune, Daily Herald and Bloomington Pantagraph, among others. He enjoys bicycles, home repair, flannel shirts and being outside.

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Basic questions about the new coronavirus answered  Featured
Basic questions about the new coronavirus answered
  • March 10, 2020
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An infectious disease expert weighs in.
Sugary drinks could put you at increased risk for this 
Sugary drinks could put you at increased risk for this
  • February 18, 2020
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Everything in moderation.
The Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards said he quit smoking. That means you can, too.  Featured
The Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards said he quit smoking. That means you can, too.
  • February 17, 2020
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Here’s some advice from two nurses who help people quit.
The link between arthritis and your heart 
The link between arthritis and your heart
  • February 14, 2020
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It makes sense, when you think about it.
Life expectancy in the U.S. rose slightly. Here’s why. 
Life expectancy in the U.S. rose slightly. Here’s why.
  • February 10, 2020
But one expert cautions there’s still work to be done.
This is why the U.S. recorded its biggest-ever decrease in cancer deaths  Featured
This is why the U.S. recorded its biggest-ever decrease in cancer deaths
  • January 16, 2020
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A doctor explains three key reasons.
Here’s what a recent study says about vaping and your lungs 
Here’s what a recent study says about vaping and your lungs
  • January 2, 2020
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The new report comes as a lung injury from vaping has landed thousands in hospitals.