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Kane County to host free webinars on childhood trauma, separation anxiety, and caregiver burnoutJun 05, 2026 7:26 pm - This June, the Kane County Health Department is are offering two free virtual webinars designed to help parents, caregivers, educators, and professionals better understand and support the mental health and emotional well-being of young children.
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‘It’s an addiction’: People with eating disorders are taking GLP-1s and doctors are alarmedJun 05, 2026 11:05 am - Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound — and off-brand copies sold on the internet — have revolutionized the weight-loss industry because they are remarkably effective in suppressing appetite. But in addition to the better-known risks of gastrointestinal distress, providers said, there is a more hidden side effect.
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Summer safety: Enjoy the warmer weather, but protect yourselfJun 05, 2026 9:52 am - It’s that time of year — pool parties, outdoor games, flipping hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill. Here are six tips on how you can avoid sunburns, bug bites and other health risks.
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The most common cause of vertigo — and how to treat it at homeJun 05, 2026 9:06 am - While there are a number of causes of vertigo, the most common is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). The estimates vary greatly, but about 2% of people will develop BPPV at some point, and it’s about twice as common in women as men.
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Most new moms get the baby blues. But it could be postpartum depressionJun 05, 2026 9:04 am - Moments after Jenna Carberg gave birth to her daughter, doctors put the baby on her chest. “I felt a disconnect right away,” she recalled. At home, the Orlando, Florida, mom was exhausted and anxious and cried every day. She was eventually diagnosed with postpartum depression.
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Ask the doctors: Keep heart rate guidelines in mind while exercisingJun 05, 2026 9:02 am - To find your target heart rate while exercising, the American Heart Association suggests subtracting your age from 220. This gives you a suggested maximum heart rate. Then, depending on the desired exertion, calculate between 50% and 85% of that maximum to get a range.
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Children’s health: Are baby neck floats safe to use in the tub or pool?Jun 05, 2026 9:00 am - Baby neck floats have become a popular accessory on social media, often shown as a cute and convenient way to let infants bob around in the tub or pool. While these inflatable rings may look fun and relaxing, their growing popularity has also sparked serious safety concerns.
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Patient advocate: Is a new sunscreen on the way?Jun 05, 2026 8:59 am - Sunscreen is an important part of planning outdoor activities any time of the year, but especially summer when more of our skin is exposed to the sun. One problem, though, is that most people don’t use enough sunscreen and don’t reapply it often enough.
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The science around GLP-1 drugs and cancer is getting a lot more interestingJun 05, 2026 8:55 am - The story of GLP-1 drugs keeps getting bigger. First they transformed the treatment of diabetes. Then they upended the science — and culture — of weight loss. Now a growing body of research is raising another possibility: that these drugs may help protect against cancer.
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Hanover Township Mental Health Board approves new funding to agenciesJun 02, 2026 4:06 pm - The Hanover Township Mental Health Board approved several funding requests at their May 26 meeting at the Senior Center in Bartlett.
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