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Safety first: Kids can learn biking skills at various events in the suburbs

By Ralph Banasiak, Along for the Ride
May 13, 2026 11:34 am - With May as National Bike Month, it’s not surprising how many suburban biking events are already scheduled. What’s surprising is the number of events dedicated to youth safety skills.
US overdose deaths fell again in 2025, but some worry about policy and drug supply changes

By MIKE STOBBE
May 13, 2026 9:12 am - About 70,000 Americans died of drug overdoses last year — about 14% fewer than the previous year, according to preliminary government data. But the number of Americans dying from overdoses is still high, and a number of things could cause deaths to rise again, researchers say.
Ask a Vet: Is there a pill that can help my dog live longer?

By Jane Sykes, D.V.M.
May 12, 2026 1:24 pm - Ask a Vet: Is there a pill that can help my dog live longer?
Relocated Golden Corridor Family YMCA set to open in Schaumburg June 1

By Eric Peterson
May 12, 2026 10:33 am - The Golden Corridor Family YMCA’s Schaumburg location that shut down in the autumn of 2024 will reopen at its new site in the village on Monday, June 1.
‘Tiny biters can make you seriously sick’: Prevention key during tick season

By Mick Zawislak
May 11, 2026 6:10 pm - As the days warm in May, local health experts caution anyone heading outdoors to take simple measures to protect themselves from ticks and the diseases they can cause.
7 nutrients you need to pay attention to as you age

By Anahad O’Connor
May 11, 2026 6:45 am - As you approach your 60s, your body becomes less able to absorb certain vitamins, minerals and macronutrients. You need more calcium and vitamin D to prevent bone loss and hip fractures, and you need to prioritize protein to blunt the loss of muscle that occurs with aging.
Ask the doctors: Keep dancing to preserve memory

By Drs. Eve Glazier and Elizabeth Ko
May 11, 2026 6:00 am - Regular dancing may significantly lower dementia risk, with research suggesting it boosts brain health by combining physical activity, memory, coordination and social engagement.
Why your job’s complexity level may affect your risk of dementia

By Meeri Kim
May 11, 2026 4:12 am - Getting an education is important for a lot of reasons, but there might be one reason you haven’t heard - it could lower your risk of dementia later in life. Decades of r...
Mount Prospect woman with rare disorder pins hopes on surgery abroad

By Steve Zalusky
May 10, 2026 8:45 pm - Katie Kenoe, a pediatric nurse from Mount Prospect, has been largely bed-bound for two years. A GoFundMe campaign was started in hopes of funding spinal fusion surgery in Barcelona her family hopes will extend her ability to walk.
A bright start: Cook program brings nurses to expectant moms and infants, tackles mortality trends

By Marni Pyke
May 10, 2026 7:48 am - Healthy Beginnings run by the Cook County Department of Public Health gives moms “confidence” in caring for their infants, client says.

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