Health and Fitness
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Celiac disease leads to changes in dietsJul 16, 2012 5:00 am - About 1 in 133 Americans have celiac disease, which may explain why we've been hearing so much about gluten-free diets. Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition that da...
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Churches preaching gospel of good healthJul 16, 2012 5:00 am - WASHINGTON — James Tate used to arrive early at First Baptist Church of Glenarden so that he could find a wider seat in the handicapped section of the Upper Marlboro, Md...
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If you dog has an itch to scratch, take him to your vetJul 15, 2012 6:29 am - Summer is here. We get to spend more time playing with our dogs outside. Nothing is more fun than watching our dogs play in the water, run up and down on a beach or padd...
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An essay on common-sense contraception and maternal mortalityJul 15, 2012 6:24 am - New research from Johns Hopkins released this week suggests that one of the most effective ways we have to lower the maternal mortality rate would be simply to meet the ...
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Six health insurance tips for young peopleJul 14, 2012 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON — They're young, healthy and flat broke — and now the government says they have to buy thousands of dollars' worth of medical insurance. What should tapped-ou...
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Wauconda man delights in spreading happinessJul 14, 2012 11:00 pm - Handing out a business card identifying himself as CEO of World Renowned Treasure Hunters, 21-year-old Nick Salvi of Wauconda smiles broadly. "World Renowned," Nick say...
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Staffers say Obamas exercise, eat vegetablesJul 14, 2012 8:00 am - WASHINGTON — The White House staff is spilling details about Obama family life, from the first family’s fitness regime to their eating habits. White House chef Sam Kass...
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Community rallies around North Barrington man with ALSJul 13, 2012 11:50 am - According to the ALS Foundation, approximately 5,600 people in the U.S. are diagnosed each year with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, better known as Lou Gehrig’s disease....
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Hoffman Estates hosts Fitness for AmericaJul 12, 2012 5:02 pm - ...
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5 retired state employees sue over Illinois lawJul 11, 2012 6:48 pm - SPRINGFIELD — Five retired state employees are suing over a new law that allows Illinois to begin charging some state retirees for health insurance. The State Journal-Re...