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These 16 Kane County ZIP codes are high-risk for lead exposure

By Brenda Schory
Jul 11, 2025 9:47 am - The Illinois Department of Public Health has identified 16 ZIP codes in Kane County that are high-risk for lead exposure, according to a news release.
How to protect yourself from ticks year-round

By CHRISTINA LARSON
Jul 11, 2025 8:41 am - Ticks can be active in any season, and it's important to check for and remove the bloodsuckers as quickly as possible — especially after you've been outside hiking, gardening or enjoying nature.
Eat healthier by adding beans, peas or lentils to your daily diet

By Anahad O'Connor
Jul 11, 2025 8:39 am - For many people who struggle to eat a healthy diet, the biggest barrier is often cost. But some of the most nutritious foods on earth are also among the most affordable: beans, peas and lentils, collectively known as pulses.
Should you get a measles booster? Here’s what to know.

By Teddy Amenabar
Jul 11, 2025 8:33 am - There have been 1,267 confirmed cases of measles in the United States this year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As cases continue to emerge, health-care experts say the best way to protect against measles is to get vaccinated. Most people in the U.S. have gotten these shots as children, but a measles vaccine booster may help some adults.
Ask the doctors: It’s crucial to use sterilized water for nasal irrigation

By Drs. Eve Glazier and Elizabeth Ko
Jul 11, 2025 8:28 am - When performing nasal irrigation, it is crucial that you use sterilized water to avoid infections, or worse.
Patient advocate: Mild or severe, headaches are just that

By Teri (Dreher) Frykenberg
Jul 11, 2025 8:21 am - It’s safe to say that pretty much everyone has experienced a headache at one time or another. For most people, headaches are a minor annoyance, which can be addressed with a bit of over-the-counter pain reliever and maybe a nap. For some people, however, they are debilitating.
Children’s health: Tips for managing back-to-school anxiety

By Dr. Darrian Murphy
Jul 11, 2025 8:16 am - It’s hard to believe, but the back-to-school season is just around the corner. This time of year is filled with many emotions for both parents and children. Remember that it’s important to avoid projecting your stress onto your child.
Duly Health and Care grant helps Midwestern University improve access to care

By Jill Blair-Smith, Midwestern University
Jul 10, 2025 10:45 pm - Midwestern University's Eye Institute uses a $5,000 annual Duly Fund grant to provide critical vision care and testing to uninsured patients, improving quality of life and revealing systemic health issues.
Federal food assistance changes threaten benefits for thousands of Illinoisans

By Ben Szalinski
Jul 09, 2025 8:39 am - The domestic policy law signed by President Donald Trump last week creates new work requirements that could jeopardize food assistance benefits for 360,000 Illinoisans. Illinois will be required to cover a greater portion of the administrative costs and benefits of SNAP, which could cost several hundred million dollars.
A guide to chia, flax and hemp seeds, a.k.a. ‘super seeds’

By Leah Koenig
Jul 09, 2025 4:54 am - While chia, flax and hemp seeds are all nutritional powerhouses, they are neither identical nor completely interchangeable. Here’s a breakdown of each seed’s nutrition and culinary bona fides to help guide you in the supermarket and the kitchen.

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