Health and Fitness
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Ascension Illinois hosting free influenza immunization clinics this fallAug 24, 2026 1:05 pm - Ascension Illinois is offering 31 free flu shot clinics throughout the Northwest suburbs in September and October 2024.
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Abbott Laboratories to pay $670 million to settle cases, claims over its formula for premature babies
Aug 24, 2026 8:55 am - Abbott Laboratories has agreed to pay $670 million to settle a high-profile lawsuit and claims made on behalf of thousands of others related to allegations that its formula for babies born prematurely causes a dangerous intestinal disease.
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New flu vaccine comes with a dose of uncertaintyAug 24, 2026 5:41 am - The FDA approved Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine, which showed 27% more effectiveness than traditional shots. The formula also can be adjusted for new flu strains without the incubation period in chicken eggs necessary for traditional vaccines.
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‘A gift from the heavens’: Buffalo Grove hosts community and wellness fairAug 23, 2026 5:31 pm - About 33 nonprofits and community groups were on hand for the first Buffalo Grove Foundation Community Services and Wellness Fair.
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As the Clancy case highlights postpartum psychosis, a mom stricken by it shares her story of hope
Aug 23, 2026 8:38 am - About two weeks after giving birth, Bridget María Chesterton was curled up on the bathroom floor, saying things that made little sense. Later, in the emergency room, she ...
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Children’s health: Why poor air quality matters for kidsAug 21, 2026 4:22 pm - Children are more vulnerable to air pollution than adults because their lungs are still developing, they spend more time outdoors, and exposure can trigger inflammation and worsen respiratory conditions like asthma.
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Why the Naperville council is taking its time on kratom ban decision
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Record-setting soccer juggler from St. Charles sets sights on new questAug 20, 2026 8:23 am - Abraham Munoz of St. Charles is training for an upcoming attempt to run a half-marathon in Dubai while juggling a soccer ball.
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Drug prices have declined sharply, and Trump is taking credit. The reason behind the drop is complex
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Daily Herald opinion: Should you accept a politician’s ‘gold standard’ vaccine policy? Ask your doctorAug 18, 2026 4:00 am - Daily Herald opinion: A certain question stands out in the wake of the president’s directive last week regarding childhood vaccinations: If your child is sick, who will you trust? Your doctor or a politician?