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CDC delays publishing report showing covid vaccine benefits

By Lena H. Sun
Apr 09, 2026 3:36 pm - The acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has delayed publication of a CDC report showing the covid-19 vaccine cut the likelihood of emergency department visits and hospitalizations for healthy adults last winter by about half, according to two scientists familiar with the decision.
Researchers say Bears Hall of Famer Steve McMichael had CTE

By JIMMY GOLEN
Apr 07, 2026 4:11 pm - Hall of Famer Steve McMichael, a key member of the dominating defense that helped the 1985 Chicago Bears win the Super Bowl, has been diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, the Concussion & CTE Foundation said.
Nutrition advice is often unreliable. Here are 3 things you can count on.

By Tamar Haspel
Apr 07, 2026 5:33 am - You can find some kind of support for almost every diet theory going.There are, however, three issues where we have a robust body of reasonably reliable evidence. While there’s no such thing as absolute certainty when it comes to the complexities of nutrition and the human body, I am willing to say we’re pretty sure about these three things.
These tiny changes might lengthen your life

By Gretchen Reynolds
Apr 03, 2026 9:09 am - In a new study involving tens of thousands of men and women, Australian researchers determined that adding about five minutes of sleep, two minutes of exercise and half a serving of vegetables a day to people’s normal routines could be expected to add a year or more to lifespans.
How to cut your risk of traveler’s diarrhea by more than half

By Trisha Pasricha, MD
Apr 03, 2026 9:08 am - Around 1 in 3 people traveling abroad will get diarrhea, most commonly within the first week of the trip. That’s an enormous number of vacationers who end up instead as … party poopers. Luckily, bismuth subsalicylate can help you feel better.
Check your numbers: What high blood pressure does to your body

By Kathleen Felton
Apr 03, 2026 9:05 am - Nearly half of adults in the United States have hypertension, or high blood pressure — but many of them, an estimated 11 million people, don’t know it. The condition is a leading cause of preventable death, increasing the risk of heart disease, kidney disease and stroke.
Ask the doctors: Neuropathy has many causes beyond diabetes

By Drs. Eve Glazier and Elizabeth Ko
Apr 03, 2026 9:02 am - Neuropathy is a condition in which the nerves in the body no longer function properly. It can occur due to physical damage to the nerve itself. It can also be from metabolic causes such as diabetes, autoimmune or inflammatory conditions and infection.
Patient advocate: In health coverage, the details matter

By Teri (Dreher) Frykenberg
Apr 03, 2026 9:01 am - When it comes to your health insurance, whether private or government-provided, not paying attention to the details can be costly.
Children’s health: Warm weather safety tips for active kids

By Ascension Illinois
Apr 03, 2026 8:59 am - The joys of warmer weather bring the possibility of injuries that can pop up as kids get more active. Here are a few ways to help keep your children safe during these warmer months.
Kane County Parent Cafés aim to bring in fathers, male caregivers

By Brenda Schory
Apr 03, 2026 8:44 am - The Kane County Health Department will continue its Parent Cafés this year with a new focus on encouraging fathers and other male caregivers to participate, officials announced in a news release.

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