Health and Fitness
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Scientists plan to trick Zika-carrying mosquitoes into breeding themselves out of existence
Jul 29, 2017 7:30 am - This summer, a Silicon Valley tech company will have millions of machine-raised, bacteria-infected mosquitoes packed into windowless white vans, driven inland and releas...
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This app tells you when you're depressed, but who else does it tell?
Jul 29, 2017 7:15 am - A Facebook message pops up on my phone screen. "What's going on in your world?" It's from a robot named Woebot, the brainchild of Stanford University psychologist Alison...
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Can too much sleep cause dementia?Jul 27, 2017 11:00 pm - For most, Saturdays are seen as the designated day of the week to sleep in. However, a recent study found that excessive sleep may not be as healthy as you think. A larg...
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Blood drive to be held in Long Grove Aug. 11Jul 27, 2017 1:00 am - The Long Grove Fire Protection District will host a blood drive Friday, Aug. 11, at Arboria of Long Grove, 2300 Route 53. It will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Walk-ins are...
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Naperville nonprofit begins biking toward heroin recoveryJul 26, 2017 11:00 pm - A new nonprofit organization that aims to help heroin users stay on the path to recovery through biking began hosting its first weekly rides this month in Naperville. P...
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Recent flooding may impact Bob Leonard run route in St. CharlesJul 25, 2017 11:00 pm - The annual Bob Leonard 5K/10K River Run will go forward despite a wet course along the Fox River in St. Charles, according to race officials. But runners should stay tun...
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Take care when cleaning up after the floodJul 25, 2017 11:00 pm - The recent rains in the Fox Valley area have left many families inundated with floodwaters. The Kane County Health Department is advising residents that floodwaters can...
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Set up a wellness screening with McHenry County Health Dept.Jul 25, 2017 11:00 pm - McHenry County Department of Health has launched a new program providing wellness screenings and health education appointments on the first Wednesday of each month. By ...
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Free vision, diabetic retinopathy screenings to be offered Aug. 5Jul 23, 2017 11:00 pm - The North Aurora Lions Club, in conjunction with the Lions of Illinois Foundation, will offer free screenings for diabetic retinopathy on Saturday, Aug. 5, from 9 a.m. t...
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Year-round competitive sports and early specialization impact growing bones, jointsJul 23, 2017 7:30 am - Summertime means T-ball, Little League and other forms of competitive baseball for many youngsters. But for kids playing at younger and younger ages, competing at a high...