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‘A transformative force’: Lurie Children’s Hospital breaks ground on outpatient center in Schaumburg

By Eric Peterson
Apr 23, 2024 1:04 pm - Six months after receiving approval, Lurie Children’s Hospital broke ground Tuesday on a new 75,000-square-foot outpatient center expected to open in Schaumburg in August...
Safely dispose of prescription medications at Hines VA Hospital on April 27

Submitted by Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital
Apr 22, 2024 2:56 pm - All Chicago-area residents, including non-veterans, can safely dispose of expired or unused prescription medications at Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, at Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, 5000 S. 5th Ave, Hines, in Parking Lot A, located near the main hospital entrance.
Mastering gluten-free cooking without breaking the bank

By Erin Dooner, Associated Press
Apr 22, 2024 11:35 am - Despite what you may have heard, a gluten-free diet doesn't need to be expensive or restrictive. And thanks to the growing awareness around celiac disease and gluten sensitivities, there's never been a better time to try out gluten-free recipes.
Olympic coach teaching new generation of karate kids, adults in Barrington

By Steve Zalusky
Apr 22, 2024 8:17 am - If you want Olympic-style karate training, travel no farther than Barrington. Brian Mertel, who coached one of the athletes in the 2021 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, recently opened The Garden Dojo.
Want to run a fall marathon? It’s time to pick a training plan for your goals.

Teddy Amenabar, The Washington Post
Apr 21, 2024 8:11 am - If you want to run in a fall marathon, it’s time to ramp up your training program, which should start about six months before the race.
Only 26% of Americans say they get at least eight hours of sleep, new Gallup poll says

By DEEPTI HAJELA and LINLEY SANDERS
Apr 21, 2024 8:11 am - A majority of Americans say they would feel better if they could have more sleep, according to a new poll.
Ask the doctors: Eating foods in a certain order helps blood glucose

By Drs. Eve Glazier and Elizabeth Ko
Apr 21, 2024 8:11 am - The order you eat your food does make a difference in the level of glucose in your blood.
Francis Collins: Why I’m going public with my prostate cancer diagnosis

By Francis S. Collins
Apr 21, 2024 8:10 am - Francis Collins is going public with his prostate cancer diagnosis so that he can share “lifesaving information” and medical research “that is now guiding my care.”
U.K. lawmakers back landmark bill to gradually phase out smoking for good

By SYLVIA HUI
Apr 21, 2024 8:08 am - The British government's plan for a landmark smoking ban that aims to stop young people from ever smoking cleared its first hurdle in Parliament on Tuesday.
Protect your child from allergens this spring

By Dr. Shimoni Dharia | Advocate Children's Hospital
Apr 21, 2024 8:04 am - It’s spring, so allergy symptoms are unavoidable, right? Not necessarily. Find out how to minimize the impact of pollen, spores and other allergens.

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