Health and Fitness
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DuPage Medical Group pediatrician: How to handle the holidays with kids in a global pandemicDec 16, 2020 10:00 pm - Bright lights, sweet treats and glistening decorations all signify the holidays, especially for children. However, this past year has been flipped upside down due to COV...
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Autismerica celebrating 10 years of helping COD students and the communityDec 15, 2020 10:00 pm - Autismerica, a College of DuPage club created to help students on the autism spectrum meet in a supportive environment, is thriving 10 years after its start. The club in...
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First health care workers in Illinois get COVID-19 vaccinesDec 15, 2020 12:00 am - Applause erupted as doctors and nurses received COVID-19 shots in Chicago and Peoria Tuesday, a positive step after months of a seemingly uncontainable pandemic that has...
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Illinois Bone & Joint Institute orthopedic surgeon offers tips on dealing with frostbiteDec 14, 2020 10:00 pm - Frostbite in the hands and fingers is a painful injury that we can sometimes get from exposing our skin to freezing temperatures for too long. It can happen to people wh...
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From masks to snacks, pandemic gift ideas will spread a bit of joyDec 14, 2020 5:00 am - NEW YORK - From masks and fresh reads to outdoor gear and Christmas tree ornaments, the pandemic has inspired a slew of holiday gifts for all. And after the recent trend...
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Pandemic created perfect storm for plastic surgery boom
Dec 14, 2020 5:00 am - After logging many hours on Zoom, Sarah Hayes became distressed. "I noticed my face was starting to look older: fine lines and droopy," said the senior program manager f...
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Huntley bakery surprises hospice with holiday care packages for pediatric patientsDec 14, 2020 5:00 am - Huntley bakery surprises hospice with holiday care packages for pediatric patients
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Taraji P. Henson wants Black people to talk about mental health. Her new show does just that.
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COVID vaccines roll out in historic campaignDec 13, 2020 12:00 am - U.S. health care workers, nursing home residents will start to receive shots Monday
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Do I still need to wear a mask after getting the COVID-19 vaccine?Dec 12, 2020 10:00 pm - Q. Can I stop wearing a mask after getting a COVID-19 vaccine? A. No. For a couple reasons, masks and social distancing will still be recommended for some time after peo...