Health and Fitness
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When to worry about someone who is isolatingMar 06, 2025 11:37 pm - Isolation can be comforting but prolonged withdrawal may indicate mental health issues like depression. How to know when it’s time to intervene.
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High school student helps draft bill to put opioid overdose meds in Illinois libraries
Mar 06, 2025 6:38 pm - Jordan Henry, a senior at the Illinois Math and Science Academy, is working with her local state representative on a bill that would require public libraries to keep on hand medications that can reverse an opioid overdose.
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Local physician outlines who’s at risk from Texas measles outbreak and what we should doMar 03, 2025 5:07 pm - A measles outbreak in a Texas community deliberately avoiding the vaccine should be little threat to any others where herd immunity is maintained by having at least 95% of the population vaccinated, a local physician says.
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Women still face disparities in health careMar 02, 2025 8:14 am - Is your doctor ignoring your symptoms? How women can advocate for themselves, get a diagnosis and receive the treatment they need.
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Keeping kids safe from measlesMar 02, 2025 8:13 am - Measles is highly contagious and can cause serious complications. Getting your child vaccinated will protect not only them but also others in the community, especially those with weakened immune systems.
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Grief & healing: The next holidayMar 01, 2025 6:00 am - Holidays should be celebrated and they provide a great opportunity to be part of the community.
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Texas measles cases rise to 146 in an outbreak that led to a child's death
Feb 28, 2025 12:53 pm - The number of people with measles in Texas increased to 146 in an outbreak that led this week to the death of an unvaccinated school-aged child, health officials said Friday.
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CDC report adds to evidence that HPV vaccine is preventing cervical cancer in US women
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Chatbot meets therapy couch: A psychologist looks at benefits, perils of patients using AI
Feb 28, 2025 6:41 am - Can AI chatbots complement psychotherapy? A psychologist delves into potential benefits and highlights dangers to be considered.
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A surprising health benefit of drinking tea