Health and Fitness
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How to protect yourself from mosquito bites
May 22, 2025 10:42 pm - The start of summer often brings the sounds of happy people enjoying the outdoors. Another sound is not so pleasant — the buzz of mosquitoes heralding a day of swatting and itching. See how the experts say you can keep the mosquitoes at bay.
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Families of disabled children frequently struggle to pay medical bills
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Summer safety for kidsMay 22, 2025 9:29 pm - Soon school will be out for summer. That means schedules and activities will change and your child may be exposed to more risks. While you make plans to enjoy the outdoors with your family this summer, keep these safety tips in mind.
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Early signs of neurological disorders in infantsMay 22, 2025 8:52 pm - When babies are very young, their brains are growing fast. That’s why it’s important for parents to know what signs might indicate that something is off. Sometimes, neurological disorders impacting a baby’s brain, nerves or spinal cord can affect how a baby moves, learns or interacts with others.
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H. pylori can cause ulcers, lead to cancer screeningMay 21, 2025 10:22 pm - I was having stomach pain and some nausea. The doctor found bacteria in my stomach, and I was diagnosed with a gastric ulcer. Now I’m being told that I should get screened for stomach cancer. Is that really necessary? If I agree, what are the tests I will need to get?
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‘The Bachelor’ alum Daisy Kent reads to Child’s Voice studentsMay 20, 2025 7:54 pm - Child’s Voice in Wood Dale recently hosted an inspirational event featuring hearing health advocate Daisy Kent, who read from her children’s book and shared experiences with hearing loss.
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Pedal power: Schaumburg gears up for a month of biking funMay 20, 2025 2:20 pm - Schaumburg encourages biking in June with events like a police-escorted tour, business and family challenges to record miles, and a Bike to Metra Day.
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Trump officials set new requirements for COVID vaccines in healthy adults and children
May 20, 2025 11:08 am - Annual COVID-19 shots for healthy younger adults and children will no longer be routinely approved under a major new policy shift unveiled Tuesday by the Trump administration.
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‘I’m still battling this’: Endeavor Health recruiting patients for long-COVID studiesMay 18, 2025 8:02 am - Researchers are still working to understand long COVID, a condition encompassing a laundry list of symptoms.
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Prioritizing safety while road tripping this summerMay 16, 2025 3:20 pm - Traveling with a baby or small child is no easy feat for any parent. Between packing and planning, parents sometimes forget some important safety measures to protect their child. Before your next road trip this summer, it’s a good idea to have these tips in mind to keep your family safe.