Health and Fitness
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Makana Breastfeeding to house new milk depot and dispensary for Oak Brook residentsAug 14, 2022 11:00 pm - Families in Oak Brook and the surrounding area will now be able to purchase pasteurized human donor milk or donate their excess breast milk at Makana Breastfeeding. Mot...
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Health conditions a dentist might find that have nothing to do with your teethAug 14, 2022 7:00 am - A visit to the dentist's office could provide a glimpse into your heart and brain health. More than an estimated 100 diseases can show symptoms in the mouth. For instanc...
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Who are all these people coming into my hospital room?Aug 14, 2022 7:00 am - During a hospital stay, you will likely have a parade of people coming into your room, many seemingly asking the same questions over and over. They're all there for the ...
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Polyphenols can be found in many fresh foodsAug 14, 2022 6:00 am - Q: My dad is 76, and he's getting interested in nutrition. Lately, he's been reading news stories about something called "polyphenols," and that they're really good for ...
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Seven tips for a healthy and safe school yearAug 13, 2022 7:00 am - It's nearly fall and this is an extremely busy time for families with children and teens. Getting back into the swing of school can be exciting - yet stressful in some h...
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You won't believe it - 'salad' of my childhood may returnAug 13, 2022 6:00 am - It may be hard to believe but I found it: Mom's famous Jell-O "salad" recipe. It's not just any gelatin, but an elaborate layered concoction in a clear glass dish that l...
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Illinois COVID-19 hospitalizations increase to levels last seen in FebruaryAug 12, 2022 1:00 am - State health officials Friday reported 1,471 COVID-19 patients were being treated in hospitals throughout the state. That's a 4.1% increase from a week ago, when 1,413 p...
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CDC drops quarantine, distancing recommendations for COVID
Aug 11, 2022 7:00 am - NEW YORK - The nation's top public health agency relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines Thursday, dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if they come ...
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District 204 shifting COVID focus to infection control rather than contact tracingAug 10, 2022 1:00 am - While COVID-19 protocols in Indian Prairie Unit District 204 will remain similar to last school year, at least one major change is coming for returning students. In an u...
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Watchman device provides sense of freedom to atrial fibrillation patients at Advocate CondellAug 09, 2022 11:00 pm - Shaped like a small jellyfish or pumpkin no bigger than the size of a Ping-Pong ball, the Watchman device helps prevent stroke in people with atrial fibrillation (A-fib)...