Health and Fitness
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What you should know about ‘informed consent’Dec 21, 2024 8:00 am - Informed consent is the basis for a trusting relationship between patient and provider while maintaining the patient’s autonomy. It helps avoid misunderstandings and lapses in communication and ensures the patient knows what to expect.
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Grief & healing: Ready for ChristmasDec 21, 2024 6:15 am - I am still wrapping a few gifts for under the tree here, but otherwise I am pretty much prepared for Christmas.
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Are you catching holiday blues instead of cheer? Here are some ways to find peace
Dec 20, 2024 1:59 am - The holidays aren’t filled with joy for everyone. Stressors such as strained relationships, financial woes and extra anxiety can fuel deeper depression this time of year. Here’s what experts say you can do to make your holiday season a little more bearable, if not cheery.
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FDA updates the definition of ‘healthy’ foods
Dec 20, 2024 1:12 am - Packaged foods in the U.S. will have to follow new rules in order to call themselves “healthy,” according to changes finalized Thursday by the Food and Drug Administration. The move is aimed at helping Americans navigate food labels at the grocery store and make choices that are aligned with federal dietary guidelines — in hopes of reducing rates of diet-related chronic disease, the FDA said.
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FDA says knockoff versions of Lilly obesity drug must come off the market
Dec 20, 2024 12:52 am - The Food and Drug Administration said that a nationwide shortage of Eli Lilly’s Zepbound and Mounjaro has been resolved, eliminating the need for copycat versions of the drugs that have become wildly popular with Americans trying to lose weight.
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Tips on how to curb drinking during the holiday seasonDec 19, 2024 11:45 pm - Alcohol consumption spikes during the holiday season, and that can take a toll. For those looking to moderate or reduce their alcohol intake, the doctors offer some tips.
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Tips and tools to help children use new technology safelyDec 19, 2024 11:20 pm - It's the season for families to acquire new devices. Parents can help guide responsible use of the technology with a few key guidelines.
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A bike accident led to a brain bleed. How a new procedure helped a Kildeer man recoverDec 17, 2024 1:44 pm - A Kildeer man who experienced a brain bleed after a bike accident agreed to try a new head trauma treatment at Lutheran General Hospital. His doctor believes it could help countless others.
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Santa makes a special stop at Central DuPage’s neonatal unitDec 16, 2024 5:26 pm - Santa Claus visited the neonatal intensive care unit at Central DuPage Hospital, delivering toys and cheer to over a dozen babies and families, including two sets of twins.
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Unwrapping a stress-free holiday season (with kids)Dec 15, 2024 7:43 am - The holiday season is certainly full of magic and festivities, especially for kids. But alongside that comes the stress, high expectations and busy schedules. Experts offer tips on how to balance it all.