Health and Fitness
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Colorectal cancer is rising in younger adults
Feb 20, 2026 8:13 am - Colorectal cancer is a threat not just to older adults but increasingly to young men and women, too. It’s now the top cancer killer of Americans younger than 50.
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Studies test whether gene-editing can fix high cholesterol
Feb 20, 2026 8:12 am - Scientists are testing an entirely new way to fight heart disease: a gene-editing treatment that might offer a one-time fix for high cholesterol.
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‘Trust your gut’: Tips for choosing a nursing home or assisted living facility
Feb 20, 2026 8:11 am - The need to move to a nursing home, assisted living facility or another type of care setting often comes suddenly, setting off an abrupt, daunting search. It’s likely something no one ever wanted, but knowing what to look for and what to ask can make a big difference.
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Children’s health: Signs of heart problems in children and infantsFeb 20, 2026 8:10 am - February is American Heart Month. In the United States, a baby is born with a congenital heart defect (CHD) every 15 minutes. Affecting nearly 1 in 100 babies, CHDs include a wide range of structural heart conditions present at birth, from mild abnormalities to complex, life‑threatening defects.
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Ask the doctors: Did diet or exercise improve blood glucose readings?Feb 20, 2026 8:09 am - Both exercise and food choices bolster the body’s insulin response, which in turn helps maintain optimal blood sugar levels. The difference between the two actions lies in the mechanisms involved.
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Moderna says the FDA will consider its new flu shot after resolving a public dispute
Feb 18, 2026 11:10 am - The Food and Drug Administration will consider whether to approve Moderna’s new flu vaccine after all, resolving a dispute that had blocked the company’s application for the first-of-its-kind shot.
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The 'bog lady' retires: Longtime naturalist says goodbye to Volo Bog after 39 yearsFeb 15, 2026 8:45 pm - Naturalist Stacy Iwanicki, natural resources coordinator, is retiring after nearly 39 years at Volo Bog State Natural Area.
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Listen to your heart: What is atrial fibrillation and how is it treated?
Feb 14, 2026 9:48 am - Short for atrial fibrillation, A-fib is a quivering or irregular heartbeat that is a worrisome stage-setter for blood clots, stroke and heart failure. Some researchers believe more than 10 million Americans have it — most of them older.
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Advocate Condell Medical Center debuts innovative cancer treatmentFeb 14, 2026 9:40 am - Last month, Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville became one of the first facilities in the nation to address metastatic cancer in the lung using the minimally invasive Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) ablation therapy system.
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Ask the doctors: How long does it take to stick to a new habit?Feb 14, 2026 9:40 am - There are differences between a habit and a behavior. A habit, such as flossing, is a single, repeatable action. Behavior change, like trying to quit sugar, is more complex.