Health and Fitness
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Altruistic donors boost hopes for those waiting for kidney transplantFeb 02, 2011 11:00 pm - Their stories amaze. Brenda Bogue, a 44-year-old physical therapist and marathon runner who lives in Schaumburg, was inspired to donate one of her kidneys by a story she...
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Des Plaines children have something to smile aboutFeb 02, 2011 12:00 am - An estimated 26 children from lower-income families in the Des Plaines community will get free exams and cleanings for “Give Kids a Smile Day” on Saturday, Feb. 5. Child...
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Analysis details Avastin's rare fatal side effectsFeb 01, 2011 2:00 pm - CHICAGO — A new analysis raises fresh questions about the risks of the blockbuster cancer drug Avastin, suggesting the chance of dying from side effects linked to it is ...
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FDA declines to approve Orexigen diet drugJan 31, 2011 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON — The government on Tuesday unexpectedly rejected what appeared to be the most promising candidate among a class of new diet drugs, wiping out hopes for a new...
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Small gestures of good, bad leave lasting marks on kidsJan 30, 2011 11:00 pm - A smart kid with good grades, Michael Spivak came from a supportive family and had just celebrated a successful bar mitzvah that ushered him into manhood. But he still w...
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Des Plaines dentists offer free cleanings Saturday for low-income kidsJan 30, 2011 11:00 pm - An estimated 26 children from lower-income families in the Des Plaines community will get free exams and cleanings for “Give Kids a Smile Day” on Saturday, Feb. 5. Child...
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Gov't advising Americans to cut down on saltJan 30, 2011 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON — You should eat less salt, the government says. A lot less. It won't be easy. Consumers will need help from food companies if they are going to meet the gov...
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Medication may be to blame for excessive urinationJan 30, 2011 10:00 pm - Q. I urinate four to five times a night and almost every hour or more during the day. I have seen urologists and have been tested, with negative results. My body and...
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150 years and still no quick dieting fixJan 30, 2011 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON — Before there was Dr. Atkins, there was William Banting. He invented the low-carb diet of 1863. Even then Americans were trying out advice that urged fish, m...
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Senior health insurance info in BarringtonJan 29, 2011 11:00 pm - The Barrington Area Council on Aging can provide seniors with information on health insurance questions through the Senior Health Insurance Program. SHIP counselors can ...