Health and Fitness
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Survey: Many teens sleep with their phones, just like their parents
Jun 01, 2019 6:25 am - Four out of five teenagers with mobile devices keep them in their rooms overnight - and nearly a third of those bring them into their beds while sleeping - according to ...
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Cary-Grove student's speedy recovery from rare disorder deemed 'miraculous'May 31, 2019 5:30 am - Within a matter of days, Lars Petersdorff went from being an active high school student preparing for final exams to becoming paralyzed, losing his vision and ability to...
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Former Elginite, injured in hit-and-run, crosses the finish line with help from his doctor and wifeMay 30, 2019 11:00 pm - Eduardo "Eddie" Ramirez, with an assist from his wife, Alicia, and his primary care physician, Dr. "Ric" Saguil, participated in the two-mile walk of the Shamrock Shuffl...
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Kane County confirms local case of measles, possible public exposureMay 30, 2019 1:00 am - Health department officials added Kane County to the list of communities affected by the largest measles outbreak in the U.S. since 1994. The Kane County Health Departme...
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Grab your repellent, because mosquitoes are on their wayMay 30, 2019 1:00 am - Mosquitoes are on their way. Lots and lots of mosquitoes. The good news is that entomologists agree the pests' path is pretty predictable, given that this month's rainf...
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Constable: Hawthorn Woods climber glad he beat the crowds at EverestMay 29, 2019 1:00 am - Last week's Associated Press photograph of Mount Everest shows a long line of hundreds of climbers in brightly colored gear inching their way to the peak as if they were...
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Wheeling Township Provides Access to Quality Dental CareMay 28, 2019 11:00 pm - While some people procrastinate or avoid going to the dentist, others simply cannot afford dental care. For those who otherwise would not be able to receive these servic...
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Lupus Patients Find Support at Cook County HealthMay 28, 2019 11:00 pm - For individuals - more commonly women - suffering from lupus, dealing with this chronic autoimmune disease can be difficult. It affects many different parts of the body ...
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How McHenry County is training educators to detect youth mental health issuesMay 28, 2019 5:30 am - Editor's note: Suburban Education Lab is an occasional series focusing on innovative programs at suburban schools, often tackling common, universal problems studen...
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Vaping could be added to public smoking banMay 28, 2019 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Senate is considering a bill that would expand the state's general ban on smoking in public places to include e-cigarettes and other alternati...