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Judges order the Trump administration to use contingency funds for SNAP payments during the shutdown

By MICHAEL CASEY, GEOFF MULVIHILL and KIMBERLEE KRUESI
Oct 31, 2025 1:26 pm - Two federal judges ruled nearly simultaneously on Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration must to continue to fund SNAP, the nation’s biggest food aid program, using contingency funds during the government shutdown.
3 science-backed ways to avoid a knee replacement

By Teddy Amenabar
Oct 31, 2025 9:49 am - Every year, more than 700,000 Americans undergo knee replacement surgery. And researchers expect the procedure will only become more common as people strive for an active, pain-free life as they age. But there are ways to build healthy, strong knees that power you through workouts.
Dementia is stealing her memories. But not her voice.

By Kendall Staton
Oct 31, 2025 9:47 am - Drema Yates, 86, is a member of the Forgetful Friends Chorus for people with dementia and their caregivers. At rehearsal, people hold binders with lyrics inside. Although Drema takes one, she doesn’t need it. “She doesn’t know the day is Tuesday,” her husband, Mike, says, “but she can sing songs from the 1960s.”
During cold and flu season, the youngest kids really are the germiest

By JONEL ALECCIA
Oct 31, 2025 9:45 am - Forget colorful leaves. Any caregiver knows that the real signs of fall are kids with coughs, sneezes and sniffles.
Ask the doctors: Urine culture necessary to identify bacteria causing UTI

By Drs. Eve Glazier and Elizabeth Ko
Oct 31, 2025 9:44 am - A UTI is a urinary tract infection caused by bacteria getting into the urinary system and colonizing. To prescribe an antibiotic that will work, doctors must first identify the specific bacteria causing the infection with a urine test.
Children’s health: How to manage your child’s food allergy this holiday season

By Dr. Frances Kobiernicki
Oct 31, 2025 9:43 am - As you celebrate this season, food is likely a major component of your gatherings. Between holiday parties and school festivities, food and treats are all around, which can be extremely difficult for parents of children with food allergies to navigate.
Patient advocate: The closest ER might not be the best choice

By Teri (Dreher) Frykenberg
Oct 31, 2025 9:42 am - After a traumatic event, such as a fall resulting in an injury, going to the right trauma center makes a difference. Understanding how trauma centers differ will give you the tools to ask questions about your treatment and advocate for a transfer, if necessary.
Cause of death determined for teen who died after visiting Grayslake dental office

By Janelle Walker
Oct 29, 2025 7:10 am - A Spring Grove girl’s who died after a dental visit in July suffered from complications of a dental extraction surgery, the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office has determined.
‘Leading the way’: DuPage’s new Crisis Recovery Center making an early impact

By Katlyn Smith
Oct 28, 2025 4:54 pm - The new DuPage Crisis Recovery Center is off to a “very strong start,” the county’s top public health official said Tuesday.
Artificial advice: Why some have concerns about AI therapy

By Barbara Vitello
Oct 27, 2025 4:29 pm - Contemplating an offer to relocate with her company to another state, single mom Melissa Bulicek sought advice from ChatGPT. She got her answer. But not everyone recommends seeking advice from chatbots. Therapists warn AI can offer wrong and even dangerous advice.

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