Health and Fitness
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Alzheimer's Association-Illinois Chapter to discuss racial disparities in disease research Feb. 25Feb 10, 2021 10:00 pm - During Black History Month, the Alzheimer's Association is highlighting the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in Alzheimer's disease research. On Thursday, ...
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Fauci: Vaccines for kids as young as first-graders could be authorized by September
Feb 10, 2021 10:00 pm - ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. Children as youn...
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Which COVID-19 tests are required for international travel?
Feb 10, 2021 5:00 am - Which COVID-19 tests are required for international travel? It depends on where you're going. In an effort to limit the spread of new coronavirus variants, many countrie...
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'Just makes no sense': Widening vaccine eligibility upsets those 65+ who can't get shotsFeb 10, 2021 12:00 am - While barely a quarter of those eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in Illinois have received at least one dose, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced even more residents will...
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Messages of hope, love can show up in unexpected placesFeb 09, 2021 10:00 pm - It's true! Valentine's Day is not for lovers alone. Long ago, greeting card companies created printed expressions for family members and friends to share with each other...
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St. Paddy's Day 5K to benefit local youth and support downtown Naperville merchantsFeb 09, 2021 10:00 pm - The Rotary Club of Naperville Sunrise invites individual runners and families to sign up for the St. Paddy's Day 5K, which will be held as a virtual run. The club has te...
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Nothing to sneeze at: Global warming triggers earlier pollenFeb 09, 2021 5:00 am - When Dr. Stanley Fineman started as an allergist in Atlanta, he told patients they should start taking their medications and prepare for the drippy, sneezy onslaught of ...
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Raising hope: Annual Cal's Angels gala helps families of pediatric cancer patientsFeb 09, 2021 5:00 am - In June 2005, Cal Sutter of South Elgin was a 12-year-old Little League All-Star. Then life changed when he was diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia. Cal lost his b...
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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...