Health and Fitness
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Researchers: Finger-prick blood test could offer easier way to detect Alzheimer’s
Jan 09, 2026 8:26 am - A finger-prick blood test that can be mailed to a lab may offer a simpler way to detect the brain changes linked to Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study.
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Is red wine better for you than white? The answer may surprise you.
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Virtual reality opens doors for seniors to build connections in real life
Jan 09, 2026 8:24 am - Like many retirement communities, The Terraces serves as a tranquil refuge for a nucleus of older people who no longer can travel to faraway places or engage in bold adventures. But they can still be thrust back to their days of wanderlust by donning virtual reality headsets.
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Children’s health: What’s causing your child’s cough and sniffles?Jan 09, 2026 8:22 am - Cough and congestion are common for many children this time of year, signaling any number of illnesses. For parents, it’s important to identify the exact cause of your child’s discomfort, as effective treatment starts with an accurate diagnosis.
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Ask the doctors: UTIs reflect underlying biology, not cleanlinessJan 09, 2026 8:21 am - When it comes to UTIs, anatomy is destiny. About half of all women will have at least one UTI in their lifetime. Only about 10% of men will have one.
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Patient advocate: The flu is lurking — can you avoid it?Jan 09, 2026 8:20 am - Just from October to December 2025, there were nearly 5 million diagnosed cases of the flu and 1,900 flu-related deaths, and that’s just in the U.S. Can you totally protect yourself and your family? Probably not. Can you reduce the risk of severe illness and hospitalization? Definitely.
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How a planned bike path will close a key gap in central Lake CountyJan 07, 2026 1:29 pm - A project pending official approval in Lake County will close a key gap in a bike path network ultimately linking downtown Round Lake with the Des Plaines River Trail.
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2025 biking highlights in Illinois: Trikes as bikes, e-bikes, new laws and path plansJan 07, 2026 1:08 pm - Trikes as bikes, e-bikes, new laws and plans for biking and pedestrian paths were among the cycling stories making headlines in Illinois in 2025.
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New dietary guidelines urge Americans to avoid processed foods and added sugar
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Amid Illinois flu surge, U.S. drops key childhood vaccine recommendationsJan 05, 2026 6:27 pm - Health experts and medical organizations have criticized the move, warning that it could lead to fewer children getting vaccinated and an increase in illnesses and deaths.