Health and Fitness
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Want to lower your risk of dementia? It doesn’t involve a blood test.
Sep 20, 2026 8:46 am - New blood tests that might predict Alzheimer’s years before symptoms begin may sound tantalizing for people who worry about later-in-life dementia. But doctors say they aren’t quite ready yet — and besides, you don’t need a test before trying to lower your risk.
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E-wheels complicate back-to-school safetySep 18, 2026 12:30 pm - School officials in many localities are dreading the new trend toward e-bikes, e-scooters and hoverboards as a way for kids to get to and from school.
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Reflecting on progress: Suburban cycling infrastructure improvements have come a long waySep 18, 2026 12:26 pm - Illinois has made several infrastructure improvements across the suburbs that have benefited cyclists over the past six years.
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Signs of substance use disorder, and hope for recoverySep 18, 2026 11:59 am - Recovery from substance disorder is a lifelong process often requiring multiple treatment attempts. Families should encourage loved ones to seek professional help as many with the disorder have underlying mental health conditions requiring therapy and medication for sustainable recovery.
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Kane County Health Department offering free MMR vaccinations through Sept. 25Sep 17, 2026 4:42 pm - After two reported measles cases this year, the Kane County Health Department is offering free MMR vaccination regardless of insurance status until Sept. 25.
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Legislative panel weighs in on children’s mental health, data centers and state vs. local controlSep 16, 2026 4:26 pm - A panel of Republican and Democratic state legislators came together Wednesday in Barrington to discuss a variety of topics, including the impact of social media and technology on children’s mental health and whether data centers should be under state or local control.
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Children’s health: Is your child struggling mentally? It may be time to reach out.Sep 16, 2026 11:16 am - About 5 million teens ages 12-17 in the U.S. have diagnosed behavioral and mental health conditions that make them feel anxious, angry and isolated. Support programs can help them understand they’re not alone in their experiences.
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Prescriptions for the health insurance affordability crisisSep 16, 2026 10:39 am - There are few things that impact small businesses and their employees more than the soaring costs of health insurance.
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Lurie Children’s Hospital makes it back on to U.S. News’ list of best in the country
Sep 15, 2026 10:19 am - For the first time in years, Lurie Children’s Hospital has broken back on to a list of the top children’s hospitals in the country, according to U.S. News and World Report.
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‘Safe, stigma-free alternative’: DuPage County Crisis Recovery Center marks anniversarySep 13, 2026 9:43 am - In its first year of operations, DuPage County’s Crisis Recovery Center has completed more than 2,200 onsite assessments, providing mental health and addiction recovery services to thousands of residents and easing the strain on area emergency rooms.
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