Health and Fitness
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Nancy Pelosi hears about providers' fears about reproductive rights at Downers Grove eventOct 21, 2022 1:00 am - Scared patients. Long waits for procedures. Doctors afraid of prosecution for how they treat patients. Panelists on a discussion Friday about abortion and other reproduc...
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Which suburban hospitals are sticking with masks to keep COVID-19 at bayOct 21, 2022 1:00 am - It's not universal, but a number of health care systems and their affiliated hospitals in the suburbs will continue to require face masks. On Monday, the state relaxed C...
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Northwestern Medicine joins in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Oct. 29Oct 20, 2022 11:00 pm - Unused or expired prescription medications are a public safety issue, leading to potential accidental poisoning, misuse and overdose. Northwestern Medicine will particip...
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'A horse makes you live in the now': How BraveHearts helps veterans and others heal through equine servicesOct 20, 2022 6:00 am - If someone says you have horse sense, it means you have the ability to make good decisions - common sense, so to speak. But at BraveHearts, a healing horsemanship progra...
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13 miles of single-track trails open for mountain biking, running in Hoffman EstatesOct 19, 2022 1:00 am - Mountain bikers and trail runners now have more than 13 miles of additional single-track trails to explore in the suburbs after a new path was opened to the public Wedne...
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Good News Sunday: Cooper Roberts, 8, returns to school for first time since Highland Park shootingOct 16, 2022 7:30 am - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: With a mix of joy and heartbreak, 8-year...
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Telemedicine was made easy during COVID-19. Not any moreOct 16, 2022 7:00 am - Telemedicine exploded in popularity after COVID-19 hit, but limits are returning for care delivered across state lines. That complicates follow-up treatments for some ca...
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What to know about broken bones in childrenOct 16, 2022 7:00 am - Breaking a bone is a scary experience for anyone. It can be especially frightening for children and their caregivers. As kids are back at school and ready to hit the pla...
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GERD is more than just heartburnOct 16, 2022 7:00 am - Q: I'm a 44-year-old man, and I'm a bit overweight. I've been having trouble with what I thought was heartburn, but my doctor says it's actually something called GERD. H...
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Are you suffering from 'vaccine fatigue?'Oct 15, 2022 7:00 am - Are you tired of getting shots? I am. And yet we still need immunizations, especially as winter approaches. Vaccines not only save lives, but also protect us from seriou...