Health and Fitness
-
Whooping cough surging in Kane County
Nov 26, 2024 8:03 pm - After dropping to zero cases in 2021 and notching just 16 in 2023, Whooping cough has surged this year in Kane County, with 92 cases on record so far.
-
Biden proposes Medicare and Medicaid cover costly weight-loss drugs for millions of obese Americans
Nov 26, 2024 9:32 am - Millions of Americans with obesity would be eligible to have popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Zepbound covered by Medicare or Medicaid under a new rule the Biden administration proposed Tuesday morning.
-
Elgin’s St. Hugh of Lincoln to host blood drive Dec. 5Nov 25, 2024 8:02 pm - St. Hugh of Lincoln Episcopal Church in Elgin is once again partnering with Versiti Blood Center to host a community blood drive on Thursday, Dec. 5.
-
‘A very hot issue’: U.S. towns plunge into debates about fluoride in water
-
What makes walking so great for your health and what else you need to do
-
Who’s coming up short on sleep? New research reveals a large-scale lookNov 23, 2024 10:00 am - Most adults don’t get enough sleep, which is worrisome because that can elevate the risk of cardiovascular disease, dementia, diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, depression and other health conditions.
-
Aging spurts stem from molecular changesNov 23, 2024 9:58 am - Instead of aging gradually at a steady pace over time, our bodies undergo two periods in which significant changes that take place at the molecular level add up to a sudden acceleration in aging, research suggests.
-
First-aid guidelines expanded to include opioid overdoses, seizures, other emergenciesNov 23, 2024 9:54 am - First-aid guidelines for bystanders and emergency responders have been updated to include recommendations for managing opioid overdoses, open chest wounds and other emergencies.
-
Tips for families to enjoy the winter holidaysNov 23, 2024 9:54 am - For many, the holiday season also means unmanageable stress. Between busy schedules, extra spending on gifts and travel plans, families may find the season difficult. Here are some tips on how to help your family navigate the demands of the holidays.
-
Grief & healing: Almost ThanksgivingNov 23, 2024 6:00 am - Ambivalence can surround holidays after one’s life has completely changed, and it’s not like it used to be in years past.