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FDA approves a first-of-its-kind pill to cut cholesterol in high-risk patients

By MATTHEW PERRONE
Jul 16, 2026 3:53 pm - The Food and Drug Administration has approved a first-of-its-kind pill that can drastically reduce cholesterol in a way that’s previously only been available with expensive, injectable drugs.
Bicycle friendly: Downers Grove volunteers map local bike racks to boost cycling culture

By Ralph Banasiak, Along for the Ride
Jul 16, 2026 11:46 am - The League of American Bicyclists has chosen Downers Grove as one of only five U.S. communities selected in its newly launched Active Mobility Leadership Lab.
Trump officials want to make testosterone drugs easier to prescribe. Is that a good idea?

By MATTHEW PERRONE
Jul 16, 2026 9:59 am - Officials under President Donald Trump want to make it easier for men to get a prescription for testosterone, the latest shift in a decades-long debate over the benefits and risks of replacing the hormone that affects sex drive, mood and other health factors.
How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by wildfires

By CALEIGH WELLS
Jul 16, 2026 9:51 am - Here’s what to know about taking precautions against poor air quality due to wildfires.
Arlington Heights neighbors open infrared heated yoga studio

By Christopher Placek
Jul 15, 2026 12:54 pm - Two Arlington Heights neighbors are opening an infrared heated yoga studio featuring ceramic panels that emit dry heat reaching 95 degrees instead of traditional hot yoga’s 105-degree humid air.
What to know about eating at home and dining out during the cyclospora outbreak

By Zareen Syed
Jul 15, 2026 9:11 am - A parasite causing “explosive diarrhea” has caused widespread panic across the country, adding new complexities to safe food handling at home and worrying diners about ordering the wrong leafy green at a restaurant. Health experts in Chicago say caution is warranted either way, but suggest considering several key factors before raising the alarm.
Why losing weight isn’t just about counting calories

By J.M. HIRSCH
Jul 10, 2026 9:00 am - Fad diets come and go, but the underlying message almost always follows a simple equation. If you consume fewer calories than you burn, the weight will melt away. In principle, it’s true. And counting calories can be a useful tool for managing weight. But it only works if you know what numbers you’re counting.
6 surprising tips for how to hydrate better

By Lindsey Bever
Jul 10, 2026 8:58 am - You probably already know how important it is to drink water during the summer heat to avoid dehydration. But some of the most common hydration advice — from how much water you should drink to whether you need to add electrolytes — may surprise you.
Does your partner keep you up at night? Consider a sleep divorce.

By Cheyenne Buckingham
Jul 10, 2026 8:55 am - Elliot James, 35, and his wife started sleeping in separate bedrooms four years ago, shortly after their daughter was born. The London-based founder of a home fitness equipment review website said the move — known as a “sleep divorce” — has been “revolutionary.”
Still kicking: From Doris Day to hip-hop, older exercise instructors can speak their peers’ language

By DONNA BLANKINSHIP
Jul 10, 2026 8:51 am - Bengie Santos was a dancer and choreographer for 30 years before reaching an age when most artists hang up their dancing shoes. Now, Santos, 72, is in her 14th year teaching an exercise class for older adults who come to stretch, dance and lift weights multiple times a week at the YMCA of Greater Seattle.

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