Health and Fitness
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Chicago fertility clinic didn’t test donors for STDs, FDA saysNov 07, 2012 6:05 pm - Federal regulators have sent a warning letter to a Chicago fertility doctor, citing his clinic’s failure to meet standards for screening egg donors for sexually transmit...
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R.M.H.S. newspaper staff devoted to fight breast cancerNov 07, 2012 1:16 pm - For the fourth year in a row, the staff of The Pacer, the student newspaper at Rolling Meadows High School, has done more than write about and cover Breast Cancer Awaren...
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Patients, read warning labelsNov 07, 2012 3:00 am - Peter Jackson and his whole family have my sincerest sympathy for the loss of their beautiful daughter six years ago. However, at the age of 18, did his daughter suffer ...
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Wauconda, Vernon Hills schools to host forums on heroin useNov 06, 2012 2:52 pm - Two Lake County schools will host public forums about the dangers of heroin use in upcoming weeks. The first event is Monday, Nov. 12, at Vernon Hills High School. The s...
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Hoffman Estates recognized by Sierra Club for environmental effortsNov 06, 2012 12:24 pm - Hoffman Estates has now gained recognition for its environmental efforts at the local, state and national level. Just days after winning a national award for Excellence...
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Study: Vitamins don’t lower heart risks in menNov 05, 2012 4:32 pm - LOS ANGELES — Multivitamins might help lower the risk for cancer in healthy older men but do not affect their chances of developing heart disease, new research suggests....
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Dogs give dose of medicine at Good Shepherd HospitalNov 05, 2012 3:00 pm - The waiting room of the oncology department at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital was busy last week, with chairs filled by patients and their family members. However, if t...
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South Elgin couple heads up Autism Speaks Chicago walkNov 05, 2012 1:32 pm - A South Elgin couple is hoping to bring autism awareness to the Fox Valley as co-chairs of the 10th anniversary Chicago walk for Autism Speaks, a nationwide research and...
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Drugs, healthier diet have led to cholesterol decline in U.S.Nov 05, 2012 5:00 am - NEW YORK — Drugs like Pfizer’s Lipitor and healthier diets containing fewer trans fats have led to lower cholesterol levels in the United States in the past two decades,...
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Checking for asthma involves breathing testsNov 05, 2012 5:00 am - Q. My doctor thinks I may have asthma. He wants to do a pulmonary function test. What can I expect? A. Pulmonary function testing examines different aspects of how your ...