Health and Fitness
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No need to worry about thumb-sucking in infantsDec 22, 2014 4:45 am - Q: I'm pregnant with my first child. Do you have any advice about whether or not to give my baby a pacifier? Also, is it OK if my baby sucks her thumb? A: My mother told...
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Time for lawmakers to address Illinois' disabledDec 22, 2014 4:01 am - Before Bruce Rauner is sworn in, he is already asking agencies that serve people with developmental disabilities to cut their budgets as much as 20 percent. This is comi...
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Tears shed at memorial service for homelessDec 22, 2014 12:01 am - Tears shed at memorial service for the homeless
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3 tips to help use remaining health account fundsDec 21, 2014 6:21 am - Sunscreen may not top many shopping lists this time of year, but stocking up now can keep you from wasting money. December is the final month for many people with emplo...
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12 less-fattening holiday party food, drink choicesDec 21, 2014 6:12 am - The coming weeks will be packed with parties, treats and indulgent annual traditions. Instead of mindlessly diving in and ignoring the repercussions until Jan. 1, keep y...
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Indoor tanning injuries can require emergency room treatmentDec 21, 2014 6:00 am - CHICAGO — Indoor tanning injuries have declined but still sent more than 1,000 people to emergency rooms in recent years. Here's a look at what's billed as the first nat...
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How to avoid packing on holiday poundsDec 21, 2014 6:00 am - It's that time of year again when everywhere we turn we're offered creamy eggnog, savory charcuterie and sweet, melt-in-your-mouth apple pie with whipped cream. Sounds a...
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Need a last-minute fitness gift idea?Dec 20, 2014 6:00 am - If you're looking for any last-minute gift ideas, don't forget the gift of fitness. Here are some great ideas for the fitness inclined, or as a hint for anyone you'd li...
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Gift Guide: 5 fitness trackers offer wide rangeDec 20, 2014 6:00 am - NEW YORK — There are several fitness trackers to choose from, varying in what they measure and how easy they are to use. Here are five, ranked from budget to sophisticat...
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Pregnant women to get better information from drug labelsDec 20, 2014 6:00 am - WASHINGTON — Pregnant and worried about your medication? The Food and Drug Administration is revamping confusing labels on prescription drugs to make it easier to unders...