Health and Fitness
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12 things you may not know about Medicare AdvantageOct 17, 2021 7:00 am - Your annual opportunity to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan or switch plans is coming up fast. The window opened on Oct. 15 and is only open for about seven weeks, un...
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What's the latest advice on the type of mask I should wear?
Oct 16, 2021 11:00 pm - What's the latest advice on the type of mask I should wear? It depends on your situation, but health officials say it should cover your nose and mouth, and fit snugly so...
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A guide to understanding opioid safety and disposalOct 16, 2021 7:00 am - Educating individuals about the importance of opioid safety and disposal can prevent opioid misuse and abuse — and with this month being National Substance Abuse Prevent...
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Regional expressions we learned as children can be soothingOct 16, 2021 6:00 am - By Susan Anderson-Khleif Daily Herald Correspondent Because I'm one of many who cope with long-term grief, I am always looking for ideas on how to manage it and feel bet...
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Dog due diligence: How patrolling your yard for wild mushrooms can keep your pet safeOct 15, 2021 1:00 am - For health-conscious humans, fat- and cholesterol-free, high-fiber mushrooms are a popular option. For dogs sampling fungi in the yard, however, some varieties can be to...
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COVID-19 update: 2,413 new cases, 30 additional deaths, 1,550 hospitalizationsOct 15, 2021 1:00 am - New cases of COVID-19 reached 2,413 Friday with 30 more people dying from the respiratory disease, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported. Patients in the hos...
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Bike into autumn to see fall colors, noteworthy architecture around the suburbsOct 14, 2021 6:00 am - Take in the season by biking to see fall colors, noteworthy architecture around the suburbs
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Constable: Blood, pus and tears, but 'Dr. Mercy' loves her patientsOct 14, 2021 5:30 am - As the star of “Dr. Mercy,” TLC's newest dermatology-based reality series, Dr. Mercy Odueyungbo knows what motivates some of her patients to seek her out at her Lilly Ae...
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FDA panel endorses lower-dose Moderna COVID shot for booster
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Clarity coming from FDA on the mixing and matching of COVID-19 booster brandsOct 13, 2021 1:00 am - Can I top off my Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine with a Moderna booster? Or what about a Johnson & Johnson shot and a Moderna chaser six months later? Those questions a...