Health and Fitness
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Obesity drug Wegovy cut risk of serious heart problems by 20%, study finds
Nov 11, 2023 12:00 am - The popular weight-loss drug Wegovy reduced the risk of serious heart problems by 20% in a large, international study that experts say could change the way doctors treat...
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York High Interact Club members are sewing their hearts out for breast cancer awarenessNov 09, 2023 10:00 pm - The York High School Interact Club, a division of Rotary, is doing their part to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In 2022, club members set out on a mission to la...
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Good Samaritan cancer survivor unfurls 'Bear Down' flag at Bears gameNov 09, 2023 10:00 pm - Advocate Health Care breast cancer patient Erica Swanson was recognized as the Chicago Bears' special guest during the "Bear Down" flag ceremony last evening before the ...
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Things to do Nov. 10-16: Veterans Day events, Lightscape, turkey trots and moreNov 08, 2023 5:00 am - Starts before Friday Fall Flower Show: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Nov. 26 at Wilder Park Conservatory, Church Street and Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst. A seasonal d...
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Syphilis cases surge in pregnant women and infants in IllinoisNov 08, 2023 4:30 am - Public health experts are warning about an "alarming" increase in congenital syphilis cases across the state and the impact on pregnant women and infants. Cases of infan...
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Winfield nurse honored as National Magnet Nurse of the YearNov 06, 2023 10:00 pm - For more than 40 years, Kathy Trimble of Winfield has been dedicated to the most vulnerable patients - children with complex care needs. In recognition of her contributi...
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A zombie brought back to life: Respiratory therapist energized by spinal cord stimulatorNov 06, 2023 10:00 pm - Like a zombie brought back to life. That's how the medical team describes Brenda Sharp following implantation of a spinal cord stimulator to control her debilitating pai...
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'All about community': What attracts riders to cyclocross racingNov 06, 2023 10:00 pm - Bike shops close early. Riding mileage tapers. Fall's colorful showcase drops its last leaf. Even the sun beds down by late afternoon. End of biking season? Not cyclocro...
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Take steps to prevent head injuries in children this winterNov 05, 2023 4:00 am - Head injuries are, unfortunately, very common and a leading cause of disability and death in children. As a pediatric neurosurgeon, I see children with injuries all ...
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You may need to rethink how to treat your cold/fluNov 04, 2023 11:00 pm - The ramp-up to cold and flu season is a bad time for consumers to learn that some of their most trusted go-to products don't actually work. An advisory committee to the ...