Health and Fitness
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A virtual sense of life with dementiaJul 30, 2012 5:00 am - SUN CITY CENTER, Fla. — After her sister wandered away from home recently, Pat Herzberg knew that she needed help to care for Marcella, who suffers from dementia. Herzbe...
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Keeping up to date on hepatitis viruses, vaccinesJul 30, 2012 5:00 am - The two boys had just finished their checkups and little sister was going last, as usual. Not to be outdone by her two older brothers, the 6-year-old brushed off all off...
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Overlooking disability insurance can be costlyJul 29, 2012 7:17 am - Long-term disability insurance is the forgotten insurance. The importance of auto, health, homeowners and life insurance is well known. But disability coverage, which re...
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Drug-makers take hit as patents lapse with few replacementsJul 29, 2012 6:00 am - TRENTON, N.J. — Fewer new prescription drugs will get approved in the U.S. this year than the 30 approved in 2011, a ratings agency forecasts, adding to the many stresse...
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Relay For Life almost hits goalJul 29, 2012 4:40 am - On behalf of the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Kane County committee, I would like to say “Wow!” Thanks to your support, Relay For Life of Kane County had 75...
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Naperville heroin victim's mom vows to help othersJul 28, 2012 4:00 pm - Caroline Kacena never felt as alone and embarrassed as she did while her son, John Kacena, battled his heroin addiction. Less than a week after losing her 20-year-old s...
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State ends contract with Chicago mental health agencyJul 27, 2012 5:29 pm - The Illinois Department of Human Services has dropped its contract with the Community Mental Health Council on Chicago’s South Side, contending the agency is fiscally mi...
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Health officials issue vaccination reminderJul 26, 2012 4:12 pm - SPRINGFIELD — Illinois health and education officials are reminding parents to update their children’s immunizations before they head back to school. New Illinois Depar...
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Bad West Nile season coming, says health expertJul 26, 2012 11:20 am - Officials warn disease is worse this year due to dry heat
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Barrington groups hosts discussion on Colorado tragedyJul 26, 2012 10:00 am - Adults in the Barrington area are invited to participate in a conversation regarding the recent shootings in Aurora, Colo., from 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, at the B...