Health and Fitness
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What you should know about aortic dissections
Jul 17, 2026 9:49 am - After Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) died suddenly July 11 at age 71, the preliminary report from the D.C. medical examiner’s office found the senator suffered an aortic dissection — a dangerous condition in which a tear forms in the body’s main artery. It can kill someone quickly if untreated.
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Good bones: Worried about osteoporosis? Here’s what experts recommend.
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Bonnie Lane: What is schizophrenia?Jul 17, 2026 9:46 am - One of the most misunderstood and misrepresented mental illnesses is schizophrenia. As this is a thought disorder that usually emerges between the ages of 18 and 25, it’s important for families to have a basic understanding.
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Ask the doctors: The higher the humidity, the harder it is to cool downJul 17, 2026 9:45 am - Exercising in high humidity has a profound effect on the body. And while you can’t control the weather, you can adapt to it.
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Children’s health: Signs, treatment, safe recovery for teens with concussionsJul 17, 2026 9:43 am - As summer sports, camps and outdoor activities continue, so does the risk of concussions in children and teens.
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Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as source of a diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak
Jul 17, 2026 7:08 am - Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served by Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of the widespread outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora.
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FDA approves a first-of-its-kind pill to cut cholesterol in high-risk patients
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Bicycle friendly: Downers Grove volunteers map local bike racks to boost cycling cultureJul 16, 2026 11:46 am - The League of American Bicyclists has chosen Downers Grove as one of only five U.S. communities selected in its newly launched Active Mobility Leadership Lab.
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Trump officials want to make testosterone drugs easier to prescribe. Is that a good idea?
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How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by wildfiresJul 16, 2026 9:51 am - Here’s what to know about taking precautions against poor air quality due to wildfires.