Health and Fitness
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Kids' Party for Pediatric Blood Cancer PatientsJan 18, 2018 10:00 pm - More than 75 kids between the ages of three and 16 and their families enjoyed a special day hosted by the Leukemia Research Foundation (LRF). Activities included the Jes...
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'Healthy Doses' to focus on peripheral artery disease Jan. 23Jan 16, 2018 10:00 pm - Dr. Asim Zaidi, a board-certified cardiologist with Centegra Physician Care, will talk to community members about peripheral artery disease or PAD Tuesday, Jan. 23. Leg ...
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Walmart to host free health screening event Jan. 20 across IllinoisJan 16, 2018 10:00 pm - Illinois Walmart stores will be hosting the first Walmart Wellness Day event of the year on Saturday, Jan. 20. This free health screening event provides residents an opp...
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Naperville North grads shave their heads for cancer charityJan 16, 2018 10:00 pm - When Kira Couch and Caitlin Holzer took the unusual step of shaving their heads on a cold January day, the two college gals did so for a purpose: Raising money for a chi...
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Carpentersville approves separation deal with village managerJan 16, 2018 12:00 am - The Carpentersville village board Tuesday night approved a separation agreement with Village Manager Mark Rooney, who has served in the position for more than seven year...
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New biomedical development may be a game-changer for heart attack victimsJan 15, 2018 10:00 pm - A new biomedical development could allow doctors to replace irreparably damaged cardiac tissue one day, giving hope to patients recovering from a heart attack. Engineers...
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Geneva Eye Clinic to host low vision support group Jan. 22Jan 15, 2018 10:00 pm - As part of its continuing series, the Geneva Eye Clinic will welcome guest speaker John Gordon of the Illinois Bureau of Blind Services to the next low vision support gr...
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Renz Center to host 'Opioid 101' program Jan. 30Jan 15, 2018 10:00 pm - Community residents are invited to attend an "Opioid 101 (Opioid Prevention, Overdose Education)" program from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30, at the Gail Borden Public...
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Kumail Nanjiani opens up about his wife's illness, the inspiration for 'The Big Sick'Jan 15, 2018 5:00 am - Last year, Kumail Nanjiani released his first feature film, "The Big Sick," to wide acclaim. It's based on the real-life love story of Nanjiani and his wife, Emily V. Go...
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Tapping the brain to find how music heals
Jan 14, 2018 6:30 am - Like a friendly Pied Piper, the violinist keeps up a toe-tapping beat as dancers weave through busy hospital hallways and into the chemotherapy unit, patients looking u...