Health and Fitness
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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...
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A guide to seasonal allergies in kidsApr 02, 2022 7:00 am - Signs of spring have officially arrived, meaning two things are likely right around the corner: warmer weather and seasonal allergies. Seasonal allergies affect roughly ...
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To be truly loved invokes a feeling that lasts foreverApr 02, 2022 6:00 am - Luckily there are many types of love in the world. And hopefully love is a big part of each person's life - love of parents, of a grandparent, of a child, a sibling, a f...
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COVID-19 update: Hospitalizations up 6.3% from last weekApr 01, 2022 1:00 am - After seeing a steady decline in COVID-19 hospitalizations for the past several weeks, Illinois Department of Public Health officials reported today that the number of p...
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VA Secretary Denis McDonough visits Hines VA HospitalMar 30, 2022 11:00 pm - Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough toured Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital on March 30. McDonough began his visit by meeting with Hines VA leadership ...