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‘The sooner, the better’: Here’s the lowdown on this year’s COVID-19 shot and why it’s important

By Marni Pyke
Sep 15, 2024 7:35 am - Got questions about the latest COVID vaccines, case numbers and new strains of the virus? We’ve got answers.
Grief & healing: Why do women ‘do lunch’

By Susan Anderson-Khleif
Sep 14, 2024 10:30 am - In the last two restaurants I’ve been in, there have been tables of women having lunch together. Actually you can see this in any restaurant, any day. All were talking and laughing, clearly enjoying themselves.
What can apple cider vinegar really do for your health?

By Laura Williamson | American Heart Association News
Sep 13, 2024 3:17 am - Now the darling of TikTok videos hawking its near-miracle status — weight loss, blood sugar control — apple cider vinegar does show some modest benefits in some studies.
More women had their tubes tied after Roe v. Wade was overturned

By LAURA UNGAR
Sep 13, 2024 2:58 am - More women chose to have their tubes tied after Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022, a new study shows, and the biggest increases were in states that ban abortion.
FDA approves Apple AirPods as hearing aids

By Tatum Hunter
Sep 13, 2024 2:53 am - If you have mild to moderate hearing loss, your AirPods could soon function as hearing aids. The Food and Drug Administration said Thursday it has approved a piece of software that will transform the latest model of Apple’s AirPods Pro earbuds into over-the-counter hearing aids.
Why was my insurance claim denied?

By Teri (Dreher) Frykenberg
Sep 13, 2024 1:23 am - What do you do if your health insurance denies coverage for a procedure? Here are some tips to help reduce the chance of a denial, and improve the odds of having an appeal approved.
Doctor answers common questions about newborn screening

By Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital
Sep 13, 2024 12:59 am - With September being Newborn Screening Awareness Month, it’s a good time to remember that newborn screening is an important first step in understanding a potential health condition in a baby.
COVID-19 vaccine approved in August targets new variants

By Drs. Eve Glazier and Elizabeth Ko
Sep 12, 2024 10:04 pm - The FDA approved an updated mRNA COVID-19 vaccine in August and is now available. The new shots target the newer variants of the omicron strain, which are driving the most recent surge of infections in the U.S.
At-home Pap smear on horizon

By Drs. Eve Glazier and Elizabeth Ko
Sep 12, 2024 9:50 pm - Regular screening for cervical cancer is important, yet some women avoid the test for various reasons. Researchers are working on an at-home screening , which is expected to increase the number of women screened.
Vernon Township hosts Mental Health Fair Sept. 21

Submitted by Vicarious Public Relations
Sep 10, 2024 11:02 am - The Vernon Township Community Mental Health Board will be hosting a Mental Health Fair fro, 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Community Service Building, 2900 N. Main St., in Buffalo Grove - and all community members are invited to attend.

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