Health and Fitness
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Suburban doctor says two-layer mask a good idea now that U.K. strain is hereFeb 09, 2021 4:30 am - With a case of the more infectious United Kingdom strain of COVID-19 diagnosed in Lake County and more expected, it's important to double down on face coverings, one exp...
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'Guarded optimism': Seniors cautiously plan for life after vaccineFeb 09, 2021 4:30 am - Juanita Thomas is a lesson in patience and resilience. She survived a frightening case of COVID-19 last March. Only now she has another reason to hope. On Monday, the 93...
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Suburbs averaging 17 vaccinations for every new COVID-19 caseFeb 08, 2021 12:00 am - For every new case of COVID-19 diagnosed in the suburbs over the past week, 17 people have gotten a dose of the vaccine. That's according to a Daily Herald analysis of v...
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Ear tubes offer relief for many children with chronic ear infectionsFeb 07, 2021 6:00 am - When their baby is rubbing or tugging at his ear, has a fever and is fussy, caretakers may suspect he or she has one of the most frequently occurring infectious diseases...
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LGBTQ baby boomers encounter more hurdlesFeb 06, 2021 9:00 am - Did you know LGBTQ individuals in America represent about 4% of the population as of 2016? Senior citizens who identify with this group face unique challenges on every l...
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Patience needed as we move forward in the fight against COVID-19Feb 06, 2021 6:00 am - It's now been a year since the first cases of COVID-19 appeared in the United States. It's a year most us have found trying. We may have canceled vacations, put off seei...
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Try something new to get through the dreary winter daysFeb 06, 2021 5:00 am - Well here it is February and still home alone. I'm still minimizing excursions outside because of the looming coronavirus, which is getting worse and worse. This is very...
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Bronchiectasis usually the result of damage to airwaysFeb 05, 2021 10:00 pm - Q: I am 72 years old and have bronchiectasis, which I understand is a form of COPD. Can you give me some more information about it? I've never been in a smoking environm...
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St. Charles couple sets out to visit every local parkFeb 04, 2021 10:00 pm - Kathy and Bill Swedberg have lived in St. Charles for more than 45 years, but until a few months ago, they had never realized how many parks were located within the city...
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Does wearing two masks provide more protection?
Feb 04, 2021 5:00 am - Does wearing two masks provide more protection? It depends, but it's possible that doubling up could help in some situations. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Pr...