Health and Fitness
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5 things to know about Ebola outbreakAug 02, 2014 1:01 am - Three West Africa nations are struggling to control an outbreak of Ebola. The virus was first discovered nearly four decades ago in Congo in a village near the Ebola Riv...
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Baby boomers becoming long-distance caregiversAug 02, 2014 12:01 am - Suburban adults watch over parents from farther away
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Experts on aging share care adviceAug 02, 2014 12:01 am - Just a generation ago, aging family members typically had at least one relative living nearby. These days, many are being cared for by baby boomer children who live far ...
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Backpack safety workshops:Aug 01, 2014 1:01 am - Chiro One chiropractic offices will offer free backpack safety workshops as part of their back-to-school community outreach on Tuesday, Aug. 5, and Tuesday, Aug. 12, fro...
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Frequently asked questions about Ebola virusAug 01, 2014 1:01 am - The outbreak of Ebola virus disease in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone is the worst ever, killing more than 700 people this year. Below are frequently asked questions a...
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West Africa Ebola outbreak tops 700 deathsJul 31, 2014 1:01 am - FREETOWN, Sierra Leone - The death toll from the worst recorded Ebola outbreak in history surpassed 700 in West Africa as security forces went house-to-house in Sierra L...
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Is your favorite restaurant meal on worst-calorie list?Jul 31, 2014 1:00 am - If you're trying to eat healthy, what is the worst thing you could put in your mouth right now? Sadly, the answer may be some tasty meals at your favorite suburban resta...
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Quinn signs epinephrine law for schoolsJul 30, 2014 1:01 am - A new bill signed into Illinois law says trained personnel at schools statewide will be able to administer injectable epinephrine for those appearing to have strong alle...
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Illinois Medicaid restricts use of hepatitis drugJul 30, 2014 1:01 am - Facing ballooning costs for a $1,000 pill to treat hepatitis C, Illinois' Medicaid program is putting tight restrictions in place, including requiring patients to meet 2...
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Two fests in Des Plaines this weekendJul 29, 2014 11:00 pm - The 12th annual St. Stephen Family Fest and the 6th annual Presence Holy Family Medical Center Family Fun Fest health screenings are both this weekend in Des Plaines. St...