Health and Fitness
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A soldier needed an ear transplant. Doctors 'grew' a new one in her arm.
May 10, 2018 1:00 am - Two years ago, Army Pvt. Shamika Burrage almost died when she was ejected from her car during a crash in Texas. Afterward, when she woke up in the hospital, she wasn't w...
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Palatine approves gym geared for children with autism, other special needsMay 10, 2018 1:00 am - An Arlington Heights couple have received final approval to open a gymnasium in Palatine designed for children with autism and other special needs. Palatine village coun...
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Ronald McDonald Care Mobile coming to District 300 this summerMay 09, 2018 11:00 pm - The Advocate Children's Hospital Ronald McDonald Care Mobile will be coming to Community Unit District 300 this summer. The mobile clinic provides easy access to quality...
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Alzheimer's Association to offer 'Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body'May 09, 2018 11:00 pm - The Alzheimer's Association Illinois Chapter will offer the educational program, "Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body: Tips from the Latest Research," at 6 p.m. Wedne...
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Palatine library program on healthy eating May 17May 09, 2018 1:00 am - Palatine Public Library District will host an adult program Thursday, May 17, addressing healthy eating on a budget. The free program will be from 7 to 8 p.m. at the mai...
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She was told her perpetually runny nose was from 'allergies.' It was a brain-fluid leak.
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Cardiologist, nutritionist to discuss hearth health at free wine tasting eventMay 08, 2018 11:00 pm - Join Centegra Physician Care cardiologist Dr. Priya Sateesha and Julie Holbrook, a licensed dietitian nutritionist with Centegra Health System, at "Wine & Dine Your Hear...
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Des Plaines approves alternative penalty for students caught vapingMay 08, 2018 1:00 am - Des Plaines high school students caught with alternative nicotine products such as Juul or other vaping devices now can enroll in an educational program - rather than pa...
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$6.3 million awarded to Elgin veteran over 2012 leg amputationMay 07, 2018 1:00 am - A Kane County jury recently awarded an Elgin man nearly $6.3 million after a malpractice trial over a 2012 amputation of his left leg following prostate cancer surgery. ...
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Improving Chicagoans' Running Form with Illinois Bone & Joint InstituteMay 06, 2018 11:00 pm - With warmer weather comes the beginning of running season for Chicagoans. Before long, the lakefront path will be filled with runners of all ages and experience levels a...