Health and Fitness
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Study: Nuts in pregnancy do not raise allergy riskDec 23, 2013 6:20 pm - A new study gives reassurance that women who eat nuts or peanut butter during pregnancy are not raising the risk that their children will have nut allergies. Kids whose ...
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No medical marijuana for District 214 students, staff, bus driversDec 23, 2013 9:00 am - Northwest Suburban High School District 214 recently banned medical marijuana on school property. Officials inserted language into their policy that prohibits students, ...
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When do babies need molding helmets?Dec 23, 2013 5:00 am - I've always found it especially nice working in a group practice where it's easy to get a quick second opinion from a pediatric colleague. On a steady office morning, o...
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People with Type 2 Diabetes must monitor blood sugar levelDec 23, 2013 5:00 am - Q: I have Type 2 diabetes, and I check my blood sugar levels every day. Why do I need to have my HbA1c levels tested every few months? A: Diabetes is marked by high lev...
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The latest in breast cancer research: Some treatments can be skippedDec 23, 2013 4:45 am - SAN ANTONIO — Tens of thousands of women each year might be able to skip at least some of the grueling treatments for breast cancer — which can include surgery, heavy ch...
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Your Health: Tips for holiday partiesDec 23, 2013 4:45 am - Party tips Invites to holiday parties are starting to freely flow, which means the cocktails soon will be too. And there’s nothing wrong with drinking in some holid...
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Alzheimer’s Association seeks volunteersDec 22, 2013 10:47 am - The Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Illinois Chapter is seeking outgoing and engaging volunteers interested in becoming Alzheimer’s Association support group facilitato...
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Guide to the lastest fitness gadgetsDec 22, 2013 5:03 am - The latest fitness gadgets record much more than how many steps you take on any given day. From sleep patterns to mood, calorie intake and progress toward exercise goals...
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Two sweeteners that have health benefitsDec 22, 2013 4:30 am - For those of you with a sweet tooth, remember: Not all sweeteners are alike. Refined white sugar and corn syrup are stripped of nutrients, have a high glycemic index and...
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People want more medical tech advancesDec 21, 2013 5:47 am - If the results from a new survey conducted by Intel are any indication, the future of health care is going to be weird. Of 18,000 adults polled across eight countries, 7...