Health and Fitness
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More than 6 million in Illinois fully vaccinated; 50 test positive at downstate youth campJun 25, 2021 1:00 am - More than 6 million Illinois residents are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to the most recent figures from the Illinois Department of Public Health. While t...
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Students' physical, emotional health and wellness drives Metea Valley PE teacherJun 23, 2021 6:00 am - Meredith Jordan lives by the mantra "Practice what you preach." The physical education teacher wholeheartedly believes in the importance of maintaining a healthy lifesty...
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AARP analysis finds 10% of Black older adults in Illinois lack health insuranceJun 22, 2021 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON -A new analysis from AARP's Public Policy Institute finds that nearly half of older adults in the U.S. purchasing health insurance through the nongroup health...
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DuPage Medical Group internist on healthy nutrition, exercise habits for summerJun 21, 2021 11:00 pm - Endless sunshine, fun cookouts and outdoor activities are just a few advantages of summer. As you soak up the summer season, here's how you can engage in healthy food an...
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Rabid bat found in Johnsburg home, young child's bedroomJun 20, 2021 11:00 pm - The McHenry County Department of Health is announcing that a bat found in a young child's bedroom in Johnsburg on June 16 has tested positive for rabies. Upon notificati...
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Let it ring: Cancer patient's final treatment ends with a victory bellJun 20, 2021 11:00 pm - For eight weeks, Anthony J. Thomas battled throat cancer at suburban Chicago's Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital, hoping to make it through a diagnosis that claims thousands...
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Good News Sunday: Elgin nurse aims to help new moms separated from babiesJun 20, 2021 7:30 am - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: A fundraiser organized by an Elgin nurse...
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Aneurysms require immediate medical attentionJun 20, 2021 7:00 am - Q: My dad was having an ultrasound because it seemed like he might have kidney stones, and they found what the doctor thinks might be a small aortic aneurysm. Why does s...
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Updated guidelines suggest screening for colon cancer at 45Jun 20, 2021 7:00 am - Q: Can you please explain why we keep hearing different things about when to get screened for colon cancer? I think it just changed again, and it's kind of confusing. I'...
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Overworked and overwhelmed: How to safeguard your healthJun 20, 2021 6:00 am - All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, as the saying goes. But the consequences could be worse than that, according to a recent study. “It should say, 'makes Jack a...