Health and Fitness
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Let's count the benefits of natural carbsJul 08, 2013 5:00 am - Chances are, you're somewhat familiar with the term “carbs.” If you've tried to lose weight before, you've probably come across low-carb options or may have heard someon...
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Getting men to see a doctor — before it's too lateJul 08, 2013 5:00 am - For a good 10 years, Josh Hastings had annoying stomach problems. Food just didn't sit well in his system. It got so bad he went to a doctor, who recommended a colonosco...
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Alzheimer’s educational programJul 07, 2013 2:35 pm - The Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Illinois Chapter’s educational program “Know the Ten Signs: Early Detection Matters”, will take place from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesd...
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A big Medicaid gap looms in Obama health care lawJul 07, 2013 6:25 am - WASHINGTON — Nearly 2 in 3 uninsured low-income people who would qualify for subsidized coverage under President Barack Obama’s health care law may be out of luck next y...
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Norovirus vaccine a shot in the arm for cruisesJul 07, 2013 6:00 am - TOKYO — As a new strain of stomach flu leaves a trail of stomach-clenching illness from Sydney to San Diego, scientists are moving closer to thwarting it for good. Earl...
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How to reach young ‘invinicibles’?Jul 05, 2013 9:46 pm - MIAMI — Dan Lopez rarely gets sick and hasn’t been to a doctor in 10 years, so buying health insurance feels like a waste of money. Even after the federal health overhau...
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Illnesses prompt wide Whole Foods cheese recallJul 05, 2013 4:51 pm - Whole Foods Market Inc. is recalling Crave Brothers Les Freres cheese in response to an outbreak of a bacterial infection that has sickened people in several states and ...
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Wisconsin governor signs abortion bill requiring ultrasoundJul 05, 2013 2:41 pm - MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Scott Walker quietly signed a contentious Republican bill Friday that would require women seeking abortions to undergo an ultrasound and ban doctors...
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Bilingual hikes introduce Hispanic residents to nature, fitnessJul 05, 2013 5:00 am - A Lake County nonprofit group has found a way to introduce the Hispanic community to nature, provide some physical fitness and create a multicultural resource all in one...
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Illinois investigating listeria outbreakJul 03, 2013 7:06 pm - Illinois public health officials say they’re investigating a listeria outbreak. The Illinois Department of Public Health said Wednesday that cheese has been linked to a ...