Health and Fitness
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New procedures try to preserve fertility of ill childrenApr 03, 2011 12:00 am - WASHINGTON — The treatment beating back 9-year-old Dylan Hanlon's cancer may also be destroying his chances of fathering his own children when he grows up. Upset that do...
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Gott: Soy lecithin may reduce eye twitchingApr 02, 2011 11:00 pm - Q. A while back, you published an article about eye twitching. I, too, have had eye-twitching problems and did consult a doctor. He suggested getting a shot in my te...
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Village of Palatine offers Free Emergency Preparedness TrainingApr 02, 2011 11:00 pm - Learn how to be prepared for emergencies and to help yourself, family, co-workers, and friends after one occurs. The Palatine Emergency Management Agency offers the fede...
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Helping moms cope with postpartum moodsApr 02, 2011 12:00 am - A baby is born and everyone celebrates. It is a life changing moment but it isn’t always easy, especially for those moms who suffer from postpartum mood disorder — ofte...
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Learn about tobacco education at free trainingMar 31, 2011 11:00 pm - Do you work with Lake County youth? Join the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center's Tobacco Free Lake County program to "Put Tobacco Education Int...
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New task force to offer seniors tips on fall preventionMar 31, 2011 11:00 pm - All it takes is a simple mistake for a senior's life to dramatically change after a fall. Loss of lower body strength or loss of balance can prompt someone to trip on a ...
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Are you getting enough vitamin D?Mar 31, 2011 12:00 am - WASHINGTON — We've been hearing a lot lately about vitamin D. But just how many Americans are deficient in the so-called “sunshine vitamin.” Well, not that many, accordi...
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FDA examines link between food dyes, hyperactivityMar 30, 2011 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON — Some evidence links dyes found in everyday foods to hyperactivity in certain children, scientists and academics told a Food and Drug Administration advisor...
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Suburban hospitals trumpet rankingsMar 29, 2011 2:00 am - Chicago area hospitals Tuesday were touting their rankings in new surveys by Thomson Reuters and U.S. News & World Report. Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago was...
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Little City Foundation earns highest accreditationMar 29, 2011 12:00 am - The Little City Foundation recently received a three-year certification from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, an international and independe...