Health and Fitness
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First human case of West Nile virus in Lake County in 2018Aug 31, 2018 1:00 am - A Waukegan woman in her 60s has been infected with the first human case of West Nile virus reported in Lake County in 2018, the Lake County Health Department said Friday...
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Sofia update: She hears her new heart beat, is breathing on her ownAug 29, 2018 1:00 am - Eleven-year-old Sofia Sanchez of Downers Grove is breathing on her own as she is "quickly" starting to recover after a successful heart transplant Monday, her mom said W...
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Renz Center to offer free assessments during Recovery MonthAug 28, 2018 11:00 pm - Each September, Renz Center recognizes National Recovery Month to increase awareness and understanding of mental health and substance use disorders, and celebrate the in...
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Early bird fee for Lions 5K Race ends Sept. 1Aug 27, 2018 11:00 pm - Register early before the price goes up for the Lions Heritage Fest 5-K Run & 1.6 Mile Walk in Dundee at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 15. Register at www.LionsHeritageFest5K.c...
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Glenbard Parent Series presents 'Support for Students on the Autism Spectrum' Sept. 11Aug 27, 2018 11:00 pm - The Glenbard Parent Series Navigating Healthy Families will present "First Class Support for Students on the Autism Spectrum" with Michael Duggan at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept...
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Advocate Children's Hospital participates in national study on teen depressionAug 27, 2018 11:00 pm - "Project CATCH IT" offers hope that an engaging online program may help manage depression in teens. The National Institute of Mental Health reports that more than 3 mill...
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100,000 pounds of medications in DuPage alone shows need for safe disposalAug 27, 2018 5:30 am - When DuPage County's network of 18 prescription drug take-back boxes reached the 100,000-pound mark of drugs collected this month, one thing was clear: There's a pressin...
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Drug take-back sites in the suburbsAug 27, 2018 5:30 am - Networks of prescription drug take-backs exist in all six counties in the suburban region, providing more than 150 options to safely dispose of unwanted medications. Her...
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'She received a really good, strong heart': Downers Grove girl in recovery after transplantAug 27, 2018 1:00 am - Eleven-year-old heart patient Sofia Sanchez is in recovery after undergoing a sudden and successful heart transplant Monday. "Sofia is out of surgery! Surgery went well....
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Some people do better exercising at a low-intensity pace
Aug 26, 2018 11:00 pm - Liz Wolfert seemed a picture of health. The Denver-based financial consultant rode her bike to work, climbed "14ers" - mountains that rise more than 14,000 feet above se...