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Majority of Supreme Court seems reluctant to block state bans on medical treatments for minors

By MARK SHERMAN
Dec 04, 2024 12:19 pm - Hearing a high-profile culture-war clash, a majority of the Supreme Court seemed reluctant Wednesday to block Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors.
US closes investigation into E. coli outbreak linked to onions in McDonald’s Quarter Pounders

By DEE-ANN DURBIN and JONEL ALECCIA
Dec 04, 2024 10:52 am - The U.S. government said Tuesday it has closed its investigation into an E. coli outbreak tied to McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers after determining there is no long...
Nearly 30% of US drugstores closed in one decade, study shows

By TOM MURPHY
Dec 03, 2024 3:53 pm - Nearly three out of 10 U.S. drugstores that were open during the previous decade had closed by 2021, new research shows. Black and Latino neighborhoods were most vulnerab...
New chapters: Biking books serve up armchair adventures

By Ralph Banasiak, Along for the Ride
Dec 01, 2024 4:00 am - Inclement weather keeping you indoors? Recent biking books, co-reviewed with others, serve up armchair adventures and thoughts on safety as potential stocking stuffers for yourself and others.
Knowing the difference between a cold and the flu

By Drs. Eve Glazier and Elizabeth Ko
Nov 30, 2024 9:35 am - Whether your child has a cold or the flu, recovery begins with rest, drinking plenty of fluids and eating a healthy diet. What should parents look out for?
Cheap Ozempic? How millions of Americans with obesity may get access to costly weight-loss drugs

By Amanda Seitz
Nov 30, 2024 9:29 am - Millions of obese Americans would get access to popular weekly injectables that would help them shed pounds quickly if a $35 billion proposal from the Biden administration is blessed by President-elect Donald Trump.
The power of giving: Lombard man gives 500th blood donation before Thanksgiving

Submitted by Ann Sterling
Nov 29, 2024 6:04 pm - As we enter the season of gratitude, one Lombard man is a living testament to the power of giving. Mike Goba, a dedicated blood donor, celebrated a remarkable milestone: his 500th donation, a feat that reflects nearly five decades of selfless giving.
Grief & healing: Now onward to December holidays

By Susan Anderson-Khleif
Nov 28, 2024 1:28 am - Every holiday needs a plan. So I am working on it. It should include decorations, food, preparations and especially what you plan to do on the day itself.
Tips for managing holiday stress

By Dr. Anisha Shetty | Advocate Children's Hospital
Nov 28, 2024 12:59 am - Parents may be feeling the stress of the holiday season setting in. But they may not realize that their children are also feeling an increase in stress.
Cheesy holiday traditions that are good for you

By Teri (Dreher) Frykenberg
Nov 28, 2024 12:42 am - They might be cheesy, but here are some traditions that might elevate your mood and help you savor the holidays.

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