Health and Fitness
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FDA finds little evidence that a drug touted by Trump can help people with autism
Mar 10, 2026 11:42 am - The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved a generic medication for a rare brain disorder, while walking back statements by President Donald Trump and other administration officials that the drug showed great promise for people with autism.
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Fighting lung disease, one step at a timeMar 08, 2026 5:43 pm - Firefighters joined hundreds of others fighting lung disease one step at a time during Sunday’s Fight for Air Climb at the Oakbrook Terrace Tower.
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A plea for help: Wauconda musician who lost his voice to a brain injury seeks answers through documentaryMar 08, 2026 2:45 pm - Wauconda singer-songwriter Eric Kinkel and his supporters have created a documentary film he hopes will lead to the return of his voice due to brain trauma.
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This weekend’s US clock change is a problem, and there’s a deep divide on how to fix it
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Are expensive shampoos worth it?
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Study finds cancer risk is lower for vegetarians, but not vegans
Mar 06, 2026 8:37 am - Vegetarian diets are linked with a lower risk of several cancers, including pancreatic, breast and prostate, according to a study that found no similar benefit — and even a higher chance of colon cancer — among vegans.
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Ask the doctors: The reason for yawning still being researchedMar 06, 2026 8:36 am - Researchers in Australia have found that yawning can affect the movement of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain, a clear liquid produced helps to cushion and protect this critical organ. CSF also carries nutrients and removes waste.
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Children’s health: Innovative types of therapy options for childrenMar 06, 2026 8:35 am - If you've never experienced behavioral therapy for yourself or your family, your concepts of it might center on what you’ve seen in the media, for better or worse. But behavioral therapy can take many forms for some of our youngest patients.
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Patient advocate: Simon says, work on improving balanceMar 06, 2026 8:33 am - A recent article posted by the BBC detailed the positive health effects of being able to balance on one leg. It can improve and maintain balance, mobility and even memory. The thing is, our ability to do it peaks at around age 10 and then slowly declines with age.
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Accessible walks bring joys of birding to people with mobility, other limitations