Health and Fitness
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When should you be concerned about pediatric burns?Jul 11, 2015 7:00 am - Grandmother was in charge, so the parents had complete peace of mind during their kid-free getaway weekend. Everything was well under control even when one of grandma's ...
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Nine health concerns in the summerJul 11, 2015 7:00 am - Ah, summer, those warm days of outdoor adventure and relaxation. Not to dampen your enthusiasm, but as you bask in the summerness of it all, there are some health issue...
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Naperville chaplain focuses on spiritual health of those with behavioral disordersJul 11, 2015 7:00 am - "It was a vicious cycle of anorexia and bulimia," says Patricia Brugioni of Chicago. "I suffered from eating disorders for many years. It was an issue of worth for me. M...
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Old before their time? Why do people age at different rates?Jul 11, 2015 7:00 am - When English poet John Milton wrote of "Time, the subtle thief of youth" in the 17th century, he probably wasn't thinking of a high school reunion. But if you've ever b...
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$1,000-per-pill hepatitus drug overtaken by pricier successorJul 11, 2015 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - The $1,000 pill for a liver-wasting viral infection that made headlines last year is no longer the favorite of patients and doctors. The new leading pill fo...
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Sulfuric acid poured into clogged drain causes evacuationJul 11, 2015 1:00 am - Several workers were hospitalized Saturday after someone poured 2-5 gallons of sulfuric acid into a clogged drain at a Mundelein company, causing gas to fill the air. Mu...
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Hoffman Estates offering school physicals, shotsJul 10, 2015 1:00 am - The village of Hoffman Estates Department of Health and Human Services will offer back-to-school physicals and immunizations for school-age children at the Children's Im...
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Roskam plan to develop antibiotics to fight 'superbugs' moves in CongressJul 10, 2015 1:00 am - A plan from U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam intended to spur development for new antibiotics to fight so-called superbugs is advancing in Congress. The U.S. House approved a prop...
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LaunchPoint gets 2nd American Heart Association Fit-Friendly Worksite AwardJul 09, 2015 1:00 am - ITASCA - LaunchPoint, a provider of cloud-based software, solutions and services for health care organizations, has been recognized as a Gold-Level Fit-Friendly Worksite...
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Alzheimer's education program scheduled in Lake ForestJul 09, 2015 1:00 am - The Alzheimer's Association, Greater Illinois Chapter's educational program Dementia Conversations is set for 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, at Dickinson Hall, 100 E. Old Mi...