Health and Fitness
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'It's not just nurses and doctors': Program gives high school students firsthand look at health care careersMay 02, 2023 1:00 am - As high school graduation season quickly approaches, 33 juniors and seniors from Lake County schools already have been recognized for completing a specialized program th...
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Loneliness poses risks as deadly as smoking: surgeon general
May 02, 2023 1:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - Widespread loneliness in the U.S. poses health risks as deadly as smoking a dozen cigarettes daily, costing the health industry billions of dollars ann...
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Medicaid renewals resume for first time since start of COVID-19 pandemic
May 01, 2023 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Medicaid recipients in Illinois should be on the lookout for correspondence from the state regarding their coverage as the normal renewal process resumes f...
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My granddaughter's birthday and the celebration of May DayApr 30, 2023 11:00 pm - My dear granddaughter, Irit, was born on May 1. Now she's already a mother herself. And a great one. Time flies. I always think of her today. It's also my birthday! And ...
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Do your child's tonsils or adenoids need to be removed?Apr 30, 2023 6:00 am - Tonsils and adenoids are a type of tissue that helps filter bacteria and viruses. Tonsils are small, round pieces of tissue located in the back of the mouth on both side...
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Dismissed by your doctor? How to advocate for yourself.Apr 29, 2023 11:00 pm - Has this happened to you? You visit your health care provider because something hurts, or you don't feel right. The provider listens and then seems to dismiss your sympt...
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Diet rich in veggies can decrease risk of Type 2 diabetesApr 29, 2023 2:00 pm - Q: My doctor recently said I'm borderline for Type 2 diabetes. I'm surprised because it does not run in my family. Can you avoid getting it? I read that when your diet i...
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Old hormone replacement therapy study comes under criticismApr 29, 2023 7:00 am - Q: Could you please write about hormone replacement therapy in menopause? It got labeled as dangerous due to a single study, which I've read is considered to be flawed. ...
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Putting radiation to the test to heal irregular heartbeat
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The quest to pay enough to retain caregivers of people with disabilities