Health and Fitness
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Don't wait for omicron-specific vaccine to get boosted, doctors urgeAug 26, 2022 1:00 am - Barely a third of Illinois residents eligible for a second COVID-19 vaccine booster shot have received one. That's roughly 2 million people 50 and older who should have ...
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Jesse White and Chicago's top doctor among COVID-19 cases this weekAug 25, 2022 1:00 am - Two prominent Illinois leaders are among the 17,816 new COVID-19 cases recorded this week. On Thursday, Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White and Chicago Department of...
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Baby yoga and infant massage now available at Northwestern MedicineAug 24, 2022 11:00 pm - Northwestern Medicine's Childbirth Education classes are now back in person and two new classes have been added at Delnor Hospital in Geneva. Baby Yoga and Infant Massag...
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'Hope for the future': Family of boy with rare disorder raising funds for Malan Syndrome FoundationAug 24, 2022 6:00 am - At 9 months old, Noah Ivelic's parents started to notice he was falling behind in his milestones. Their pediatrician at the time didn't seem concerned, but Nicole and Z...
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After 25 years, Lazarus House's mission continues to expand to meet needs of community
Aug 23, 2022 11:00 pm - After opening its doors in June 1997 as an emergency shelter, Lazarus House in St. Charles now works to meet the needs of its clients in many ways, from helping them acc...
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'Moxi is part of the team': A robot is helping ease the burden on nurses at Edward HospitalAug 23, 2022 5:00 am - As Moxi the Robot glides down the hallways at Edward Hospital in Naperville, she's met by stares, double-takes and lots of smiles. Among the newest hires at Edward Hospi...
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Dr. Anthony Fauci, top infectious disease expert, to retire in December
Aug 22, 2022 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert who became a household name - and the subject of partisan attacks - during the COVID-19 pandem...
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Sign up for 'Trek with a Naturalist' this fallAug 21, 2022 11:00 pm - The Forest Preserve District of Kane County offers "Trek with a Naturalist" programs, designed for those who like active hiking - all year long. Each month, participants...
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Brushing your tongue could have adverse health effectsAug 21, 2022 7:00 am - Q: I thought brushing your tongue was an important part of oral hygiene, preventing bad breath. But a friend who is a nurse says it's not a great idea. She said it has s...
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Managing back-to-school anxiety with kidsAug 20, 2022 11:00 pm - Transitioning from summer vacation back to the school year can be an adjustment for both parents and children. With the carefree days of summer gone, getting back into a...