Health and Fitness
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‘Tiny biters can make you seriously sick’: Prevention key during tick seasonMay 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.
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7 nutrients you need to pay attention to as you age
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.
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Ask the doctors: Keep dancing to preserve memoryMay 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.
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Why your job’s complexity level may affect your risk of dementia
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Mount Prospect woman with rare disorder pins hopes on surgery abroadMay 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.
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A bright start: Cook program brings nurses to expectant moms and infants, tackles mortality trendsMay 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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Experts wonder ‘Where is the CDC?’ as a hantavirus outbreak unfolds on a cruise ship
May 09, 2026 2:07 pm - In the midst of a hantavirus outbreak that involves Americans and is making headlines around the world, the U.S. government's top public health agency, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has been uncharacteristically missing in action, according to a number of experts.
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A leap forward: Hearing aids made huge difference in ballet dancer’s life
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Ask the doctors: Involuntary flatulence could be result of muscle weakeningMay 08, 2026 9:30 am - Intestinal gas is a fact of life. It's a normal part of the process of digestion. And yet, social mores require that we handle intestinal gas quietly and discreetly. However, certain changes to the body — and even everyday movements — can make this difficult.
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Children’s health: How to find mental health care for your childMay 08, 2026 9:30 am - Healthy mental and emotional development is vital for a healthy childhood. Today, children and teens are dealing with sources of stress that most parents never imagined, and it has become even more important for parents and caregivers to be aware of their children's mental and emotional needs and know how to support them.