Articles filed under Health
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Ask the doctors: Flu shot may help prevent heart attacksApr 25, 2024 11:25 pm - Studies show getting the flu increases the likelihood of a heart attack, bolstering the case for getting a flu shot.
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Drug deaths down in DuPage County, coroner saysApr 25, 2024 8:28 am - Deaths due to drug overdoses dropped 24% in 2023 compared to the year before, DuPage County Coroner Dr. Richard Jorgensen announced Wednesday. Jorgensen said in his repor...
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Doctor teaches compassion to next generation of physiciansApr 24, 2024 1:31 pm - “It’s fascinating,” said a surprised Dr. Sari Hart. “I was not looking for an award in my work.” Hart is an emergency medicine physician at Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital a...
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Join Advocate for 708 in ‘Help Us Find Our Sweet Spot’ fundraiserApr 23, 2024 10:52 pm - Advocate for 708 is hosting an open house fundraiser to support the creation of 708 community mental health boards in Illinois. It will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on...
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Only 26% of Americans say they get at least eight hours of sleep, new Gallup poll saysApr 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.
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Ask the doctors: Eating foods in a certain order helps blood glucoseApr 21, 2024 8:11 am - The order you eat your food does make a difference in the level of glucose in your blood.
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Protect your child from allergens this springApr 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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Grief & healing: Being sentimentalApr 18, 2024 11:51 am - In long-term grief, sentimentality can sting, but also bring comfort.
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47th Elgin Valley Fox Trot 10-mile race is scheduled for June 2Apr 19, 2024 10:58 pm - The Elgin Valley Fox Trot 10 Miles and 5K races will take place in Elgin on Sunday June 2. This will be the 47th consecutive Elgin Valley Fox Trot which makes it one of t...
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What a care manager is — and isn’tApr 14, 2024 10:15 pm - Care management has become an important tool for insurance companies and hospitals as they work to coordinate care and contain costs. What is a care manager?