Health and Fitness
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Gurnee village hall now a place to safely dispose of medical wasteJul 25, 2014 1:01 am - Gurnee residents who want to safely dispose of syringes or other medical waste don't need to look beyond village hall. Through Gurnee's new trash collection contract wit...
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Lake County ending annual health fair for kidsJul 22, 2014 1:01 am - An annual program that has offered free immunizations and other health-related services for Lake County children since 1993 has run its course. The Kids 1st Health Fair ...
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Had your fill of fillings? An electrical device may be just as goodJul 21, 2014 6:00 am - There may come a time in the near future when fillings for minor cavities are a thing of the past. Researchers at King's College London are developing a procedure that ...
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Jazzercise: Still evolving after 45 yearsJul 21, 2014 5:30 am - “I hear it,” a woman proclaimed, and then darted down a hallway at the Washington Hilton. A tank-top-clad parade rushed closely behind, also drawn to the faint beat of O...
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Sometimes it may be wise to say, 'Hey, kid, get off my lawn'Jul 21, 2014 5:00 am - This is the time of year when pesticides get sprayed on lawns, parks and golf courses. Though the goal may be to make these green spaces more pleasant places to play - f...
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Rotator cuff injury requires rest, pain relief, stretchingJul 20, 2014 11:00 pm - Q: I've injured my rotator cuff. What can I do to relieve the pain? A: When people hear "rotator cuff injury," they often think of baseball pitchers. But most people wit...
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Can kids who have lost a paired organ play sports?Jul 20, 2014 11:00 pm - It wasn't much of an issue when he was a little guy, but with middle school fast approaching, would the boy's medical past finally catch up with him? The student was a n...
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Your health: Americans' top 10 foodsJul 20, 2014 11:00 pm - Americans' top 10 favorite foods Few Americans are following federal dietary guidelines, which recommend daily servings of dark green vegetables, orange vegetables,...
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Firing fat staff may be discrimination, EU court aide saysJul 20, 2014 7:40 am - Obese workers may be able to sue for work-place discrimination, a legal adviser to the European Union's top court said in a case that could pave the way for the extremel...
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Health officials: Food label changes not enoughJul 20, 2014 7:37 am - WASHINGTON - Nutrition facts labels on food packages list ingredients and nutrient levels, but they don't tell consumers outright if a food is good for them. Public heal...