Health and Fitness
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How to care for your child's diabetes during the summerJul 31, 2023 6:00 am - Summer is one of the most active times of a child's life. With youth sports, travel, outdoor play and summer camps, there's no end to the fun to be had. But if your chil...
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Illinois will create a $10 million hotline for abortion access
Jul 31, 2023 1:00 am - As another of Illinois' border states is set to enact a near-total abortion ban this week, Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday announced several new programs to help address th...
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Safeguarding your college student's healthJul 30, 2023 11:00 pm - Sending a child off to college is an emotional moment for almost every family. As you drop them off, you're making sure they have their laptop, supplies, dorm furnishing...
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Greek festival recalls traditions, forms new memories to treasureJul 29, 2023 11:00 pm - As they said on a huge banner at the local Greek festival, “Today we are all Greek.” Earlier this month I went with my friend, Mary, to this annual fest. As we arrived ...
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A meat allergy caused by tick spit is getting more common, CDC says
Jul 29, 2023 11:00 pm - NEW YORK — More than 100,000 people in the U.S. have become allergic to red meat since 2010 because of a weird syndrome triggered by tick bites, according to a governmen...
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CDC: Meat allergy linked to tick bites getting more common
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Gene therapy eyedrops restored a boy's sight. Similar treatments could help millions.
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Sesame is being newly added to some foods. The FDA says it doesn't violate an allergy law.
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'20 years later, I'm still here': Naperville senior softball league, its players are going strongJul 29, 2023 1:00 am - Toru Fujii and Chris Argianas aren't reliving their glory days. In many ways, these have become their glory days. Both 89 years old, the dynamic duo continue to thrive i...
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Neighbors in the news: Hoffman Estates ophthalmologist receives Newsweek awardJul 27, 2023 6:00 am - • Hoffman Estates ophthalmologist Dr. Parag A. Majmudar was honored with Newsweek's Top Ophthalmologists Award for his unwavering commitment to improving vision care and...