Health and Fitness
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Health officials issue contamination advisory at Crystal Lake beachJun 14, 2021 11:00 pm - The McHenry County Department of Health has received recent reports of swimmer's itch from Lake Park Beach (Crystal Lake Main Beach), 300 Lakeshore Drive in Crystal Lake...
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Elgin nurse organizes 5K to help new moms who are separated from babiesJun 14, 2021 5:30 am - A fundraiser organized by an Elgin nurse aims to help moms separated from their newborn babies for medical reasons to feel a little closer to their infants. The Virtual ...
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Kane County Health Department offers 'Tick Kits'Jun 13, 2021 11:00 pm - The popular free "Tick Kits" provided by the Kane County Health Department are once again available for Kane County residents while supplies last at the Kane County Heal...
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Aurora Lions offer tips for preventing fireworks' injuriesJun 13, 2021 11:00 pm - With July 4 coming up, Aurora Noon Lions Club wants to remind the public of the dangers of fireworks. "The Fourth of July is fast approaching," said Noon Lions president...
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Versiti Blood Center of Illinois issues emergency appeal for blood donations; blood types O-negative, O-positive most neededJun 13, 2021 11:00 pm - Versiti issues emergency appeal for donations
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Roselle Lions Club to host 'Stronger Together' blood drive June 19Jun 13, 2021 11:00 pm - Appointments are still available for donors for the Roselle Lions Club's "Stronger Together" blood drive on Saturday, June 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will be h...
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Many COVID-19 survivors will develop depressionJun 12, 2021 10:00 am - Q: My husband was in the hospital for three weeks with COVID-19. He's home again and seems OK physically, but he's not the same person. He's withdrawn and angry, and I t...
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Added sugars in diet can cause fat accumulation in liverJun 12, 2021 9:00 am - Q: Can you explain that study that says having too much sugar in your diet is going to make your body produce more fat? I always thought that the reason you gained weigh...
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Why do some people get side effects after COVID-19 vaccines?
Jun 12, 2021 7:30 am - Why do some people get side effects after COVID-19 vaccines? Temporary side effects including headache, fatigue and fever are signs the immune system is revving up - a n...
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American Academy of Pediatrics: Get kids outdoors but protect them from insects, sunburnJun 12, 2021 6:00 am - It's great for kids and families to head outside to play and take hikes, especially after the pandemic kept everyone indoors for so long. What hasn't changed during thos...