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Some babies die waiting for a liver transplant: This baby was matched in 40 minutes

By Cleve R. Wootson Jr. The Washington Post
Jan 07, 2017 7:00 am - Before Daniel McCabe defied the odds and got a new liver, his parents braced themselves for months of exhausting hospital visits to try to keep their infant alive. The 4...
Practice coping skills to combat stress of infertility

By Dr. Robert Ashley
Jan 07, 2017 6:30 am - Q: My husband and I are trying to have a baby, but we're having problems conceiving. Could my stress be to blame? A: First, let's consider a couple of statistics, specif...
Dreaded 'stomach flu' wreaking havoc on families - and it's only going to get worse

By Lena H. Sun The Washington Post
Jan 07, 2017 6:30 am - Once the virus hits, the attacks are often swift and brutal. The stomach and intestines become inflamed. Bouts of vomiting and diarrhea follow that leave victims weak a...
Hurry! Time is running out to apply to participate in the Fittest Loser

Jan 07, 2017 6:00 am - The Daily Herald is accepting applications for both the Fittest Loser Challenge and the Fittest Loser At Work Challenge. If you are a military veteran who lives in the D...
New guidelines on infants and peanuts may contradict everything you've heard before

By Ariana Eunjung Cha The Washington Post
Jan 07, 2017 6:00 am - New NIH guidelines may contradict everything you've heard before
Lake County Health Department urges people to check radon levels

Daily Herald report
Jan 06, 2017 12:00 am - Lake County Health Department officials are encouraging people to test for radon in their houses or apartments this month. January has been designated National Radon Act...
Cancer death rate drops 25 percent from 1991 peak, still higher for men than women

By Laurie McGinley The Washington Post
Jan 05, 2017 10:00 pm - The cancer death rate in the United States has dropped by 25 percent since its 1991 peak, resulting in 2 million fewer cancer deaths than if the rate had stayed the same...
Steps Challenge to begin at local restaurant

Submitted by Savory Salads
Jan 05, 2017 10:00 pm - Savory Salads, a restaurant with locations in Arlington Heights and Barrington, is calling all of new, existing and future customers to join in eating healthier, getting...
Learn about 2017 McHenry County Healthy Community Study results

Submitted by McHenry County College
Jan 03, 2017 10:00 pm - Community members are invited to hear the results of the 2017 McHenry County Healthy Community Study at a presentation from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, in the coll...
Veterans encouraged to apply for Fittest Loser Challenge

Daily Herald reports
Jan 03, 2017 10:00 pm - Calling all veterans. It's back to boot camp for you. We are seeking applicants for our 2017 Fittest Loser Challenge and this year we are focusing the challenge on milit...

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