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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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What do you need to know about that recent red meat study?  Featured
What do you need to know about that recent red meat study?
Studies can be confusing. Here’s what one doctor says about a potentially confusing one that has grabbed headlines.
Drinking more diet soda could put you at risk for this serious problem 
Drinking more diet soda could put you at risk for this serious problem
A new study suggests a troubling side effect of the popular drinks. Here’s what an expert says.
What you should know about concussions 
What you should know about concussions
Know the symptoms, because you don’t even need to get hit in the head to suffer one.
What you should know about Bernie Sanders’ heart procedure 
What you should know about Bernie Sanders’ heart procedure
It’s become common, as heart disease is a leading cause of death in the U.S.
Should some vape flavors be banned?  Featured
Should some vape flavors be banned?
Here’s what’s being proposed as vaping is being blamed for six deaths nationwide.
How many people have a sesame allergy? 
How many people have a sesame allergy?
A recent study suggests it may be more than previously thought.
You might see less of this on TV soon  Featured
You might see less of this on TV soon
A major streaming service’s move follows the advice of health leaders. They’ve done far stranger things than this.