Health and Fitness
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'Inability to react': Elmhurst father, daughter recount surviving lightning strike at Florida ballgameApr 06, 2022 5:00 am - John Moberg and his daughter, Ashley, are die-hard New York Yankees fans. The Elmhurst residents have traveled around the nation watching their beloved team play, and th...
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New COVID-19 cases top 2,000 for first time since FebruaryApr 06, 2022 1:00 am - New cases of COVID-19 surpassed 2,000 Wednesday for the first time since Feb. 26, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported. New infections totaled 2,194, and ni...
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Roselle Lions Club to host spring blood drive April 12Apr 05, 2022 11:00 pm - The Roselle Lions Club is hosting its spring blood drive "Hope Springs Eternal" from 1 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, at the Roselle American Legion, 344 E. Maple Ave. Lio...
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Roselle Lions Club to host spring blood drive April 12Apr 05, 2022 11:00 pm - The Roselle Lions Club is hosting its spring blood drive "Hope Springs Eternal" from 1 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, at the Roselle American Legion, 344 E. Maple Ave. Lio...
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What will fast-spreading COVID-19 variant abroad mean for Illinois?Apr 05, 2022 1:00 am - With a fast-spreading COVID-19 variant spiraling in the United Kingdom and other parts of the world, local health officials are eying Illinois' case and infection rates ...
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Hines VA Hospital reaches kidney transplant milestoneApr 04, 2022 11:00 pm - More than 90,000 Americans are currently waiting for a kidney transplant, including Army veteran Newton Thomas. Five years ago, Thomas' doctor told him his kidneys were ...
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City of Aurora recognizes physician serving communityApr 03, 2022 11:00 pm - Sometimes when Dr. Sharon Ollée walks into an exam room to greet a new patient, they'll break down in tears - they've finally found a physician who looks like them. "The...
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Nasal irrigation may help with COVIDApr 03, 2022 7:00 am - Q: My doctor suggested I start using a nasal irrigation system to reduce buildup of pollens that trigger allergic reactions. Could this also mitigate the risk of getting...
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Self-advocacy 101 and a free webinar to learn moreApr 03, 2022 7:00 am - Many of us seem to have a love/hate relationship with the U.S. health care system. We appreciate the many medical breakthroughs that allow us to live longer, happier liv...
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Take a hike! How to reap the many health benefits of walkingApr 03, 2022 7:00 am - When it comes to personal health and fitness, “move it or lose it” remains a worthwhile axiom to follow. And one of the best ways to “move it” is to stand up, step outsi...