Health and Fitness
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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...
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Your health: Bad breath heats up in the summerJul 28, 2014 6:00 am - Bad breath heats up in the summertime Nothing dims the fun season of summer more quickly than that great social buzz kill, bad breath. "For a significant number of ...
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Special fitness: Program caters to people with developmental disabilitiesJul 28, 2014 5:45 am - Don't ever challenge Sam Smith to an enthusiasm contest. The 29-year-old fitness instructor has the booming voice of a radio announcer, the optimistic outlook of a cheer...
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Kidney recipient finds endless headaches in obtaining needed pillsJul 28, 2014 5:30 am - Having once offered my close friend Irene a kidney, I am always relieved to find her looking good and healthy when we meet. The other day she seemed pale. Born with two ...
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Visually impaired athlete prepares for Ironman triathlon in HawaiiJul 28, 2014 5:30 am - It is grueling enough to swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles and run 26.2 miles, but imagine doing all of that when you can only see a blur of light ahead of you. Kristina Am...