Health and Fitness
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Christ Church blood drive Aug. 6 aims to serve 70 area hospitalsJul 29, 2020 11:00 pm - Lifeblood by its very definition is what sustains us as living beings. During this season of uncertainty and widespread health calamity, supplies of blood are extra val...
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USA Fibroid Survey Shows Widespread Lack of Awareness About Uterine FibroidsJul 29, 2020 11:00 pm - A lack of awareness surrounding uterine fibroids and non-surgical treatment options is among the findings in a new report out today from the USA Fibroid Centers who cond...
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DuPage County Health Department partners with Olympian to prevent drowningsJul 29, 2020 11:00 pm - According to media reports, five Illinois children, ages 1 to 12, fatally drowned between June 1 and July 17, 2020 in pools or open water. Three of the children were age...
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Rep. Weber to host Aug. 4 blood drive to address blood shortageJul 28, 2020 11:00 pm - State Rep. Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) is partnering with the Village of Fox Lake and Vitalant to host a blood drive and food collection event on Tuesday, Aug. 4. To ensur...
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DuPage County Health Department supports World Breastfeeding Week Aug. 1-7Jul 27, 2020 11:00 pm - World Breastfeeding Week is Aug. 1-7, and the DuPage County Health Department will celebrate the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action theme, “Support breastfeeding fo...
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Virus vaccine put to final test in thousands of volunteers
Jul 26, 2020 11:00 pm - The world's biggest COVID-19 vaccine study got underway Monday with the first of 30,000 planned volunteers helping to test shots created by the U.S. government -- one of...
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Take basic precautions to prevent West Nile virus while enjoying the summer weatherJul 26, 2020 11:00 pm - Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) officials would like to remind residents to be cautious and protect against West Nile virus during the summer months. Pre...
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Find the cause of bloating through an elimination dietJul 26, 2020 7:00 am - Q: My husband and I ate more junk food than usual during the coronavirus lockdown, and we both gained a few pounds. We're trying for a healthier diet, with more fresh fr...
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How does COVID-19 affect kids? Science has answers and gaps
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The most common bone fractures and tips on preventing themJul 26, 2020 7:00 am - Even with families staying closer to home this summer, fractures in kids are on the rise. Whether it is playing on a swing set, riding a bike or falling in the house, ac...