All Stories from April 3, 2026 (Change date)
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How to cut your risk of traveler’s diarrhea by more than halfApr 03, 2026 9:08 am - Around 1 in 3 people traveling abroad will get diarrhea, most commonly within the first week of the trip. That’s an enormous number of vacationers who end up instead as … party poopers. Luckily, bismuth subsalicylate can help you feel better.
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Check your numbers: What high blood pressure does to your bodyApr 03, 2026 9:05 am - Nearly half of adults in the United States have hypertension, or high blood pressure — but many of them, an estimated 11 million people, don’t know it. The condition is a leading cause of preventable death, increasing the risk of heart disease, kidney disease and stroke.
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Ask the doctors: Neuropathy has many causes beyond diabetesApr 03, 2026 9:02 am - Neuropathy is a condition in which the nerves in the body no longer function properly. It can occur due to physical damage to the nerve itself. It can also be from metabolic causes such as diabetes, autoimmune or inflammatory conditions and infection.
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Patient advocate: In health coverage, the details matterApr 03, 2026 9:01 am - When it comes to your health insurance, whether private or government-provided, not paying attention to the details can be costly.
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Children’s health: Warm weather safety tips for active kidsApr 03, 2026 8:59 am - The joys of warmer weather bring the possibility of injuries that can pop up as kids get more active. Here are a few ways to help keep your children safe during these warmer months.
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Kane County Parent Cafés aim to bring in fathers, male caregiversApr 03, 2026 8:44 am - The Kane County Health Department will continue its Parent Cafés this year with a new focus on encouraging fathers and other male caregivers to participate, officials announced in a news release.
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Kirk Road construction starting up in St. Charles areaApr 03, 2026 8:44 am - Traffic is expected to be congested along Kirk Road in the St. Charles area starting the week of April 6 as workers close lanes throughout the construction zone.
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Huntley man accused of attempting to escape from hospital after burglary arrestApr 03, 2026 8:34 am - A Huntley man was denied pretrial release after authorities say he robbed a tobacco shop and later tried to escape custody while in the hospital.
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Photos: The Week in Pictures for March 16-31, 2026Apr 03, 2026 8:30 am - Daily Herald photographers keep making photos of the perfect moments in the Chicago suburbs. ...
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Cubs have a plan for unleashing Cade Horton, a homegrown starter who has shown ace potentialApr 03, 2026 8:30 am - The Cubs deliberately managed Cade Horton's workload his rookie season, not allowing the right-hander to throw 100 pitches in a single start.