Health and Fitness
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Carbon monoxide in cigarette smoke harms healthSep 18, 2024 6:45 am - Every time a smoker inhales, they put their body into an increasing state of oxygen debt. The effects of tobacco use have been shown to do harm to virtually all of the tissues and metabolic functions in the body.
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Pickleball boom continues with three new Picklr openingsSep 17, 2024 11:30 am - Pickleball continues to be the fastest-growing sport in America. New franchises of The Picklr indoor clubs in Mount Prospect, Mundelein and Villa Park are aiming to help meet that surging demand.
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Harper College seeks volunteers for free ultrasoundsSep 17, 2024 9:54 am - The Harper College Diagnostic Medical Sonography programs are seeking volunteers to be scanned by students who are getting ready to work in a hospital setting.
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‘The sooner, the better’: Here’s the lowdown on this year’s COVID-19 shot and why it’s importantSep 15, 2024 7:35 am - Got questions about the latest COVID vaccines, case numbers and new strains of the virus? We’ve got answers.
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Grief & healing: Why do women ‘do lunch’Sep 14, 2024 10:30 am - In the last two restaurants I’ve been in, there have been tables of women having lunch together. Actually you can see this in any restaurant, any day. All were talking and laughing, clearly enjoying themselves.
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What can apple cider vinegar really do for your health?
Sep 13, 2024 3:17 am - Now the darling of TikTok videos hawking its near-miracle status — weight loss, blood sugar control — apple cider vinegar does show some modest benefits in some studies.
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More women had their tubes tied after Roe v. Wade was overturned
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FDA approves Apple AirPods as hearing aids
Sep 13, 2024 2:53 am - If you have mild to moderate hearing loss, your AirPods could soon function as hearing aids. The Food and Drug Administration said Thursday it has approved a piece of software that will transform the latest model of Apple’s AirPods Pro earbuds into over-the-counter hearing aids.
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Why was my insurance claim denied?Sep 13, 2024 1:23 am - What do you do if your health insurance denies coverage for a procedure? Here are some tips to help reduce the chance of a denial, and improve the odds of having an appeal approved.
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Doctor answers common questions about newborn screeningSep 13, 2024 12:59 am - With September being Newborn Screening Awareness Month, it’s a good time to remember that newborn screening is an important first step in understanding a potential health condition in a baby.