Health and Fitness
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Illinois among a growing list of states to issue their own vaccine guidelines
Sep 19, 2025 11:16 am - Illinois is among a growing list of states that are issuing their own vaccine guidelines that could supersede those of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Chronically sleepless? New study suggests it might cause your brain to age.
Sep 19, 2025 9:09 am - Persistent sleeplessness may be far worse than a passing annoyance — gradually unraveling memory and mental sharpness, according to new research.
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Reboot: Step away from your screens and start a new hobby
Sep 19, 2025 8:59 am - Adopting a new hobby can be an effective way to get a break from screens. And as an added bonus, enjoyable pastimes can reduce stress and improve mental and physical health, research suggests.
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Scrolling while on the toilet? You could be risking hemorrhoids.
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Patient advocate: What do intensivists and extensivists do?Sep 19, 2025 8:58 am - Intensivist care and extensivist care – these aren’t medical specialties you’re likely to run into very often. But these two types of medical practices are becoming more and more important as critical illnesses and chronic conditions affect more Americans.
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Ask the doctors: Itchy scalp could be a fungal infectionSep 19, 2025 8:57 am - Writer is frustrated by persistent scalp bumps and itching. The doctors recommend exploring antifungal treatment, and even getting a second opinion.
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Children’s Health: When a tummy ache is more than a tummy acheSep 19, 2025 8:56 am - Stomach aches are some of the most common health issues children face on a regular basis. But it can often be difficult for parents to differentiate between gastrointestinal (GI) problems, which may require professional medical help, and ones that may only need over-the-counter medication.
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Kennedy’s advisory panel recommends new restrictions on MMRV vaccines
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Opponents of closing maternity ward at Alexian Brothers in Elk Grove Village take case to state boardSep 17, 2025 10:33 am - Opponents of Ascension’s plan to halt obstetric services at Alexian Brothers Medical Center in Elk Grove Village took their case to the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board, which held a hearing this week.
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Comedy show at Zanies to raise funds for Colorectal Cancer AllianceSep 17, 2025 10:26 am - “Laugh Your (expletive) Off,” a one-night comedy fundraiser at Zanies in Rosemont, will feature entertainers who have had or who are undergoing treatment for colorectal cancer.