Health and Fitness
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Obesity drugs show promise for curbing alcohol cravings
Feb 15, 2025 9:30 am - Weight loss wonder drugs show promise to curb alcohol cravings. Could it be the game changer for alcohol use disorder?
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New diabetes diagnosis can cause denialFeb 15, 2025 9:30 am - A patient newly diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes can easily feel overwhelmed. People often need time to adjust to their new health status when navigating the complex logistics of living with the disease.
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Grief & healing: Late winter snowfall a nice surpriseFeb 15, 2025 6:30 am - A late winter snowfall sets the scene for reflections and memories of loved ones.
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Got bad breath? You’re probably missing a spot when you brush.
Feb 14, 2025 3:10 am - Common foods like garlic and cheese make your breath reek. But mouthwash could also wreak havoc on your oral bacteria.
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A gassy baby is a fussy baby. How parents can helpFeb 14, 2025 12:29 am - Is your baby fussy with painful gas? Try these surprising at-home remedies pediatricians actually recommend.
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Winter ailments: The eyes have themFeb 14, 2025 12:03 am - It’s winter, so it’s common to see people wearing coats, hats, gloves and scarves to protect against the cold. But it’s equally important to protect your eyes from indoor and outdoor elements that can cause damage to your eyes.
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‘I’m not the only one’: Glen Ellyn mother honors daughter’s memory with mental health resources to help struggling teensFeb 08, 2025 1:00 pm - Stefania Rahn struggled with anxiety and depression before passing away at 28. Her family now provides the Stef's Corner bookshelf in her former school district to help students access mental health resources.
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‘Who taught us how to calm down?’: New state law encourages schools to be the answerFeb 08, 2025 1:00 pm - A new Illinois law encourages schools to teach students relaxation techniques like meditation and yoga to help them cope with stress and mental health issues.
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Grief & healing: The invention of Valentine’s WeekFeb 08, 2025 6:30 am - Valentine’s Day has turned into a Valentine Week. For those in grief, it might be best to keep it simple by remembering happy times.
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‘We deliver hope’: How Geneva therapist’s nonprofit provides accessible mental health careFeb 07, 2025 3:00 am - Randy and Amy Bennett of North Aurora have operated Intermission Therapies in Geneva since 2018, adding the nonprofit Second Act/Scene 2 as an option for clients with little or no insurance to cover mental health services.