Health and Fitness
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Second measles case confirmed in suburban Cook CountySep 16, 2025 5:32 pm - A 4-year-old suburban Cook County child has tested positive for measles, the second confirmed infection in the county this year, health officials said Tuesday. The Cook County Department of Public Health believes the child was infected during international travel.
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FDA takes aim at Hims & Hers, weight loss drugs in crackdown on pharmaceutical ads
Sep 16, 2025 2:39 pm - For the first time, federal health officials are taking aim at telehealth companies promoting unofficial versions of prescription drugs — including popular weight loss medications — as part of the Trump administration’s crackdown on pharmaceutical advertising.
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Hate the time change? New evidence says it could even harm your health.
Sep 15, 2025 2:36 pm - Twice a year, Americans grumble about the inconvenience and sleep disruption of seasonal time changes, but there’s more to our grudge against springing forward and falling back. New evidence shows we’d all be a little less prone to obesity and strokes if we ditched the switch, according to a study Monday in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
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What you should know about burned foods and cancer risk
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As world gets hotter, Americans are turning to more sugar, study finds
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‘Listen to your body’: 5 warning signs of a heart attack
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Children’s Health: Simple steps to help kids thrive this school yearSep 12, 2025 7:49 am - The return to school can be exciting, but it also brings new challenges for families. Experts from Lurie Children’s Primary Care — Town and Country say that with a few simple steps, parents can make the back-to-school transition smoother and set their children up for success.
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Patient advocate: Advocates offer a different kind of concierge medicineSep 12, 2025 7:48 am - When you pay for a patient advocate, you can expect them to be there when you need them, anticipate your needs, cut through red tape and run interference with hospitals and insurance companies.
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Ask the doctors: Balloon mitral valvuloplasty can help with stenosisSep 12, 2025 7:46 am - A balloon mitral valvuloplasty is a minimally invasive surgery that alleviate the symptoms of mitral valve stenosis. Symptoms include dizziness, as well as shortness of breath, chest discomfort and fatigue. If successful, balloon valvuloplasty minimizes the risks of living with mitral valve stenosis.
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Along for the Ride: Cook Co. invests more than $1.5M in suburban biking infrastructureSep 10, 2025 7:32 pm - Cook County has awarded grants totaling over $1.5 million for biking infrastructure projects in several suburbs and the Forest Preserves of Cook County.