Health and Fitness
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'Am I dreaming or am I alive?' Thanksgiving has special meaning for this double transplant recipientNov 24, 2022 4:30 am - In August, as Patricio Collera was wheeled into the operating room at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago for a rare and complicated surgery, he told his wife, Eve...
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How to tell if it's a cold, the flu or COVID-19Nov 23, 2022 10:00 pm - Yesterday, it was a tickle in your throat but today, your mouth feels like a furnace and you've got a runny nose. It's hard to ignore the signs that you're sick. But eve...
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'He inspired us': Fundraiser in Palatine will honor manager of Stevenson state champsNov 23, 2022 12:00 am - As former Stevenson High School basketball star Jalen Brunson climbed the ladder of success to the NBA, he had a special teammate guiding him on his journey. Nathan Halt...
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'It's causing a lot of stress': Adderall shortage leaves some ADHD patients, parents scramblingNov 22, 2022 4:20 am - Mary Beth McCarthy knows firsthand what Adderall can do for her 6-year-old daughter. When she's on the medication, one of the most commonly used to treat attention-defic...
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More research needed in promising lupus CAR T-cell therapyNov 20, 2022 6:00 am - Q: Our daughter is 24 years old. She struggled with her health for several years before finally being diagnosed with lupus. I'm reading as much as possible about this di...
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Better balance in 10 minutes a dayNov 20, 2022 6:00 am - A few weeks ago, I wrote about why falling is so dangerous, especially for seniors. Today, I'm going to talk about how to improve balance, which magically helps keep us ...
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How to protect your family as RSV surgesNov 19, 2022 6:00 am - Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is making headlines across the country as it causes pediatric hospitals to fill and schools to temporarily halt in-person learning. For...
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When the children take over holiday traditionsNov 19, 2022 6:00 am - Here we are. Thanksgiving week. For years we all have had traditions, and everyone knew their part. What to cook, where to go, who hosts the gathering - a meeting of the...
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Include boosters or COVID-19 tests in your Thanksgiving plans, IDPH saysNov 18, 2022 12:00 am - With the new COVID-19 case count up by 17.8% in November from October, Illinois Department of Public Health officials are advising common-sense precautions during Thanks...
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Advocate Sherman Hospital achieves Magnet recognition for nursing excellenceNov 17, 2022 10:00 pm - Advocate Sherman Hospital recently attained Magnet recognition, a testament to its continued dedication to high-quality nursing practice. The American Nurses Credentiali...