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Research: Pregnancy changes the brain in innumerable ways

By LAURA UNGAR
Sep 24, 2024 11:44 pm - The transition to motherhood affects nearly every part of the brain, research has discovered. A large, international research project is under way that aims to scan the brains of hundreds of women; it could one day provide clues about disorders like postpartum depression.
Menopause can bring on dental problems, but you can protect your mouth

By LAURA UNGAR
Sep 24, 2024 11:23 pm - Hot flashes and night sweats are among the most infamous menopause maladies. But you might want to pay attention to your teeth and gums, too. Hormonal changes can reduce bone density and saliva production and harm your gums. All of that can affect your teeth.
COD Police Department offers free safety course ‘Stop the Bleed’ Oct. 11

Submitted by COD News Bureau
Sep 24, 2024 6:28 pm - Learn lifesaving first aid skills through “Stop the Bleed,” an overview course of best practices in emergency situations, offered by the College of DuPage Police Department on Friday, Oct. 11.
Meeting people where they are; National Recovery Month marks progress in treatment

By Steve Zalusky
Sep 22, 2024 8:04 pm - The road to recovery from substance use disorder will never be easy, but with greater awareness and the further development of treatment options, the outlook is more hopeful, according to experts.
Women, start caring for your bones early

By Teri (Dreher) Frykenberg
Sep 22, 2024 8:50 am - As women get older, they may think about their risk for developing osteoporosis, but it’s a mistake to wait until you’re 50 to take measures to protect your bone health.
Managing your child’s ADHD treatment as symptoms evolve

By Ascension Illinois
Sep 22, 2024 8:47 am - Almost every patient with ADHD will go through changes in their treatment plan as they enter new stages of their life, which is part of what makes ADHD so hard to diagnose in different age groups. Parents can help their child through these new stages.
Talking about death can be tricky. Here’s how to start the conversation

By ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN
Sep 22, 2024 8:46 am - Many are hesitant to talk about death before the fact since it means imagining a future without their loved one. Talking about death is never easy, but doing so early can help families prepare. Here’s how to open the floor for an often tricky conversation.
US will let more people take methadone at home

By CARLA K. JOHNSON
Sep 22, 2024 6:00 am - The first big update to U.S. methadone regulations in 20 years is poised to expand access to the lifesaving drug starting next month, but experts say the addiction treatment changes could fall flat if state governments and methadone clinics fail to act.
Grief & healing: Reinventing holidays as times change

By Susan Anderson-Khleif
Sep 21, 2024 7:45 am - The holidays with family are ever-changing, so as you prepare for your next big gathering, take a bit of time to prepare for your family’s changing lifestyles.
Huntley girl pays it forward: It took blood donations and a stem cell transplant to save her life

Submitted by Ann Sterling
Sep 19, 2024 4:41 pm - Alexa Lamonica, who underwent a life-saving stem cell transplant as an infant, has made it her goal to give back to the community after surviving severe combined immunodeficiency disease, often referred to as "bubble boy" disease.

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