Health and Fitness
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U.S. clears updated COVID boosters for kids as young as 5
Oct 12, 2022 1:00 am - The U.S. on Wednesday authorized updated COVID-19 boosters for children as young as 5, seeking to expand protection ahead of an expected winter wave. Tweaked boosters ro...
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'A really great day!': Cooper returns to school for first time since Highland Park shootingOct 10, 2022 1:00 am - With a mix of joy and heartbreak, 8-year-old Cooper Roberts recently returned to school for the first time since being paralyzed in the Highland Park July 4 parade shoot...
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Entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in medical fieldOct 09, 2022 7:00 am - Careers in the health care industry are among the fastest growing in the country. It's easy to see why. Our aging population is demanding ever more from the health care ...
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Listen to and check in with your child oftenOct 09, 2022 7:00 am - With school back in session, many parents are experiencing a relief from the summer melee. Children have somewhere to go. Life is more routine. Yet the return to school ...
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Strep's variations make vaccine elusive – so farOct 09, 2022 7:00 am - Q: There are vaccines available for quite a few bacterial diseases and infections, but we still don't have one to protect against strep throat. Is there a reason the pha...
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Like the Brits honoring their queen, give voice to your griefOct 08, 2022 6:00 am - Once in a while, someone asks about your grief who really means it. They want to hear — “How are you feeling?” or “How are you doing?” Should you really talk about your ...
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Dave Heun shares his top spots for a fall walk in the Tri-CitiesOct 07, 2022 6:00 am - Fall has settled in as peak color season brings all of its splendor, making it time to share some of our favorite walking areas and those touted by others. You may see a...
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Illinois ranked 15th in bike-friendly statusOct 07, 2022 6:00 am - Illinois is 15th in the Bicycle Friendly State rankings, but just what does that mean? How does an entire state improve? These are likely to be among the key questions c...
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What you need to know about going to see Sunday's Chicago MarathonOct 07, 2022 1:00 am - A field of around 40,000 people will test their physical endurance and mental fortitude Sunday during the 44th running of the Chicago Marathon. An even larger group of ...
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New COVID-19 cases tick up, vaccination rates spike in Illinois with new boosterOct 07, 2022 1:00 am - The average number of new COVID-19 cases ticked up this week, Illinois Department of Public Health officials reported Friday. The seven-day average was 1,635 compared to...