Health and Fitness
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State’s bill backlog could grow if Medicaid expandsApr 22, 2013 4:09 pm - SPRINGFIELD — An expansion of Medicaid under President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul could increase Illinois’ existing backlog of overdue bills and result in even ...
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Adult migraine treatments not as effective in childrenApr 22, 2013 6:02 am - Medicines to prevent or treat migraines in adults aren’t effective in stopping the headaches in children, according to two studies that suggest doctors may want to re-ev...
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Sweet tooth has a sour sideApr 22, 2013 6:01 am - Have you ever had a sugar-crash? You know that sudden fatigue, headache or irritability you might feel after eating, oh, a hundred jelly beans? If so, you are probably n...
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More food poisonings from raw milk, poultry bacteriaApr 22, 2013 6:00 am - NEW YORK — Bacteria commonly linked to raw milk and poultry is causing more and more food poisonings, according to health officials. Cases of campylobacter grew by 14 pe...
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Fittest Loser trainers keeping contestants focusedApr 22, 2013 6:00 am - Just a little more than a week remains until the winner of the 2013 Fittest Loser Challenge is crowned, and the Push Fitness trainers are geared up for a strong finish. ...
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Community team members ready for final weigh-inApr 22, 2013 6:00 am - It’s a big day for the Community Challenge. Today is the final weigh-in for the Community Challenge teams, and they will repeat the tests they took 12 weeks ago. Though ...
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Trainer looking for ‘maximum results’Apr 22, 2013 6:00 am - With the competition nearing the end, trainer Josh Steckler has not made things easy for Melynda. “Her diet has been completely streamlined,” Steckler says. “No extra su...
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Implanted ‘bracelet’ helps treat chronic heartburnApr 22, 2013 6:00 am - A tiny magnetic bracelet implanted at the base of the throat is greatly improving life for some people with chronic heartburn who need more help than medicine can give t...
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Your health: Dining out do’s and don’tsApr 22, 2013 6:00 am - Dieting, dining out Navigating restaurant menus while trying to lose weight can be confusing and nightmarish. From hidden ingredients to calorie-laden temptations, ...
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Secondhand smoke remains unfiltered threat to childrenApr 22, 2013 6:00 am - While many smokers take precautions like only lighting up in an isolated room, on a porch or in the yard, those steps seldom eliminate the dangers that nicotine and othe...