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Schaumburg to hold Community Blood Drive March 19

Submitted by village of Schaumburg
Mar 13, 2026 2:24 pm - The village of Schaumburg encourages the public to participate in its next Community Blood Drive from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 19 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 1320 W. Schaumburg Road.
What to know before asking an AI chatbot for health advice

By MATTHEW PERRONE
Mar 13, 2026 6:30 am - With hundreds of millions of people turning to chatbots for advice, it was only a matter of time before tech companies began offering programs specifically designed to answer health questions.
Patient advocate: What is ‘lifestyle medicine’?

By Teri (Dreher) Frykenberg
Mar 13, 2026 6:30 am - A branch of medicine emerged about 30 years ago — lifestyle medicine — in which an integrated group of practitioners, from internists to gastroenterologists to psychologists to nutritionists to pharmacists, supports people on their journey to a healthy life.
Ask the doctors: Research expands on using bee venom to treat cancer

By Drs. Eve Glazier and Elizabeth Ko
Mar 13, 2026 6:15 am - Recent studies have found that an active compound in bee venom can be toxic to certain cancer cells. Currently, the use of bee venom in cancer care remains in the preclinical, experimental stage. It’s not available yet as a treatment.
Advanced hydration?: Electrolyte supplements are everywhere, but who benefits from them

By TRAVIS LOLLER
Mar 13, 2026 6:15 am - Social media is filled with influencers rating electrolyte supplements or even telling followers how to make their own. But experts say many of the claims about the health benefits of these drinks need to be taken with a grain of salt.
Children’s health: How to manage food allergies at school

By Drs. Sonja O'Leary and Michael Pistiner
Mar 13, 2026 6:00 am - About 1 in every 10 children and teens in the U.S. has a food allergy, an abnormal immune response to a specific food. That's roughly two kids per classroom.
Thousands more Illinoisans with disabilities now have access to savings accounts

By Nikoel Hytrek
Mar 12, 2026 3:51 pm - The age of eligibility for ABLE accounts was expanded in January 2026, meaning people who acquired their disabilities before they turned 46 can now open accounts. These accounts allow people with disabilities to save and invest money without risking their federal benefits. People with more than $2,000 in assets are not eligible for Supplemental Security Income.
Take a ride to check out these Bicycle Friendly Communities

By Ralph Banasiak
Mar 12, 2026 12:04 pm - The League of American Bicyclists recognized eight Chicago metro areas as Bicycle Friendly Communities, with Niles, Aurora, Batavia, and Elmhurst achieving bronze status while Evanston maintained its silver ranking, the highest in the region.
More therapy dogs sought for Naperville, Elmhurst hospitals

Daily Herald report
Mar 10, 2026 2:18 pm - Endeavor Health is recruiting more therapy dogs to visit patients at Edward Hospital in Naperville and Elmhurst Memorial Hospital.
FDA finds little evidence that a drug touted by Trump can help people with autism

By MATTHEW PERRONE
Mar 10, 2026 11:42 am - The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved a generic medication for a rare brain disorder, while walking back statements by President Donald Trump and other administration officials that the drug showed great promise for people with autism.

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