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Do elderberries and the various supplements and teas that are now popular for those looking to boost their immune system actually work? Experts are saying the evidence doesn’t support that right now.

People are using elderberry to treat cold and flu. Experts say think twice.

Elderberries have vitamins and antioxidants and many became aware of their reputation for shortening the duration of cold and flu during the pandemic. But the thing about reputations? They’re not always true. See what experts are now saying about this small, purple berry.

Make sure to get your high blood pressure checked often. High blood pressure can impair blood flow to the brain, a risk linked to some hallmarks of Alzheimer's.

Your mind matters: What you can do to lower your risk for dementia

‘A loss for our neighborhood’: St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic School in Palatine is closing

Ask the doctors: Knee replacement can help with range of motion, pain

‘Life, love and loss’: St. Charles native David Jahn returns home for intimate one-man show

Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.: A list of suburban events

FDA floats plan to make cigarettes nonaddictive, but its fate rests with Trump

Federal officials on Wednesday released a far-reaching proposal to make cigarettes less addictive by capping their nicotine content, a goal long sought by anti-smoking advocates that is unlikely to go into effect anytime soon.

Ashley Esko, a volunteer from the Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club, helps prepare donated backpacks and school supplies for distribution to families through Hope’s Front Door. Providing school supplies is one of nonprofit’s many endeavors to support needy members of the community.

Hope’s Front Door enters 25th year prepared to meet many community challenges

Hope's Front Door, based in Downers Grove, has seen a 25% rise in clients needing assistance with food, medical care, transportation, and financial literacy programs.

Stand-alone ambulatory surgery centers are becoming more popular with patients for outpatient surgeries for their convenience and lower costs.

Patient advocate: What to ask when considering outpatient surgery

Having cataract surgery? Chances are it will be at a stand-alone ambulatory surgery center. Ditto for joint replacements, tonsillectomies, colonoscopies and other procedures. If an outpatient procedure is in your future, give yourself peace of mind by asking a few questions first.

This is a fully ducted fresh air heat recovery ventilation system. Notice the air outlets are in many of the rooms.

A homeowner wonders why his air now seems stale after he made it airtight with caulking and weather stripping. What crucial step did he miss?

Q: I have caulked and weatherstripped to make my house more airtight, but the air seems stale. What are some efficient methods to bring in more fresh outdoor air? A: Maki...

Bird feeds and water basins need to be cleaned regularly to keep the birds healthy.

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People are using elderberry to treat cold and flu. Experts say think twice.

Your mind matters: What you can do to lower your risk for dementia

‘A loss for our neighborhood’: St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic School in Palatine is closing

Ask the doctors: Knee replacement can help with range of motion, pain

‘Life, love and loss’: St. Charles native David Jahn returns home for intimate one-man show

Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.: A list of suburban events

FDA floats plan to make cigarettes nonaddictive, but its fate rests with Trump

Hope’s Front Door enters 25th year prepared to meet many community challenges

Patient advocate: What to ask when considering outpatient surgery

A homeowner wonders why his air now seems stale after he made it airtight with caulking and weather stripping. What crucial step did he miss?

Clean bird feeders to keep the birds healthy

What’s in Giannoulias’ plan to end road test for drivers 86 and younger? Let families report at-risk drivers

Ice skating returns to Santa’s Village after 20-year absence

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