Health and Fitness
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Teens with severe obesity are turning to surgery and new weight loss drugsJun 25, 2023 7:00 am - John Simon III was a hungry baby, a “chunky” toddler and a chubby little boy, his mother said. But by age 14, his weight had soared to 430 pounds and was a life-threaten...
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A 'miracle patient' — and now advocate — tells his storyJun 25, 2023 7:00 am - Our inaugural Patient Advocacy Conference on June 16 brought together individuals and experts who are interested in improving the health care experience for everyone. I ...
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Specially trained dogs can sniff out COVID-19 infectionJun 25, 2023 7:00 am - Q: Our kids are obsessed with a story they heard from a friend that dogs can tell when someone is sick with COVID-19. Is that accurate? I've read dogs can smell diabetes...
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What to know about sports injuries in kidsJun 25, 2023 7:00 am - With physically active children always comes some level of injury risk, especially when the activity is an organized sport. Whether competitive or not, sports and recrea...
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Despite drought, mosquitoes are still a concern this summerJun 24, 2023 7:00 am - While the drought has delayed the start of mosquito season in the suburbs, experts warn residents not to let their guard down. Alana Bartolai, the ecological services pr...
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What is there to learn at a white elephant bingo party?Jun 24, 2023 7:00 am - Have you ever been to a White Elephant Bingo Party? Well I have, and recently! A group of my friends were going and asked me to come along. Well, I hadn't played bingo ...
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Popular 'low T' treatment is safe for men with heart diseaseJun 24, 2023 6:00 am - Testosterone replacement therapy is safe for men with “low T” who have heart disease or are at high risk for it, a new study suggests. But doctors warn the popular treat...
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Xylazine-laced fentanyl is causing wounds and scrambling efforts to stop overdoses
Jun 23, 2023 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - A powerful animal sedative in the illicit drug supply is complicating the U.S. response to the opioid crisis, scrambling long-standing methods for reversing...
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Creating healthier Illinoisans: SNAP-Ed generates up to $135 million in future benefitsJun 21, 2023 11:00 pm - Illinoisans receive between $5.36 and $9.54 in return for each dollar spent helping Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program participants make healthier choices throu...
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Geneva's Good Templar Park to host Oneness Festival
Jun 21, 2023 6:00 am - Geneva's first Oneness Festival will take place this week at Good Templar Park, featuring family friendly programs, workshops and classes focused on wellness and holisti...