Health and Fitness
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3 contact lens mistakes eye doctors wish you would stop making
Jul 17, 2026 9:54 am - If you’re one of the 45 million people in the United States who use contact lenses, you may not be able to imagine life without them. In a handful of situations, though, experts are adamant that you’ll need to skip wearing contacts if you want to avoid infection and keep your eyes healthy long-term.
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The surprising health benefits of eating spicy food
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What you should know about aortic dissections
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Good bones: Worried about osteoporosis? Here’s what experts recommend.
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Bonnie Lane: What is schizophrenia?Jul 17, 2026 9:46 am - One of the most misunderstood and misrepresented mental illnesses is schizophrenia. As this is a thought disorder that usually emerges between the ages of 18 and 25, it’s important for families to have a basic understanding.
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Ask the doctors: The higher the humidity, the harder it is to cool downJul 17, 2026 9:45 am - Exercising in high humidity has a profound effect on the body. And while you can’t control the weather, you can adapt to it.
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Children’s health: Signs, treatment, safe recovery for teens with concussionsJul 17, 2026 9:43 am - As summer sports, camps and outdoor activities continue, so does the risk of concussions in children and teens.
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Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as source of a diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak
Jul 17, 2026 7:08 am - Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served by Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of the widespread outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora.
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FDA approves a first-of-its-kind pill to cut cholesterol in high-risk patients
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Bicycle friendly: Downers Grove volunteers map local bike racks to boost cycling cultureJul 16, 2026 11:46 am - The League of American Bicyclists has chosen Downers Grove as one of only five U.S. communities selected in its newly launched Active Mobility Leadership Lab.