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7 things a morning headache can reveal about your health

By Kathleen Felton
Jul 24, 2026 8:17 am - Waking up to a throbbing headache is never a pleasant way to start the day. Around one in 13 people experience recurring morning headaches, research suggests, with women and those between the ages of 45 and 64 more likely to have them.
Ask the doctors: Waking with numb limbs often the result of sleep position

By Drs. Eve Glazier and Elizabeth Ko
Jul 24, 2026 8:15 am - Temporary nerve compression due to your sleeping position can cause numbness when you first wake up.
Patient advocate: The gland guys don’t want to talk about

By Teri (Dreher) Frykenberg
Jul 24, 2026 8:13 am - For something the size of a walnut, the prostate looms large in men’s imaginations and concerns as they age. That said, a recently published report said only about 6% of men talk to their doctors about prostate cancer screening.
Children’s health: How to protect your family from bug bites and stings

By Ascension Illinois
Jul 24, 2026 8:11 am - According to the pest control company Orkin, Chicago ranks second in the country for mosquito activity, highlighting how families across Chicagoland may need to be more diligent in protecting themselves from all the bites and stings that are out there.
Biking to work: Tips to get started, stay safe and look presentable when you arrive

By CATHY BUSSEWITZ
Jul 23, 2026 4:34 pm - Riding a bicycle can be a healthy, enjoyable and affordable way to get to work. Plenty of people regularly commute by bike. They say you don't need fancy equipment or to be in perfect shape to do it, too. If you're worried about smelling bad or looking unprofessional, pack a change of clothes and give yourself time to freshen up with deodorant and wipes. Safety advocates advise cyclists to wear a helmet and bright colors.
In honor of Dennis: Elgin Classic bike race honors veteran whose death changed Illinois cycling laws

By Ralph Banasiak, Along for the Ride
Jul 22, 2026 10:34 am - The Elgin Classic in Memory of Dennis Jurs honors a cyclist and Vietnam veteran whose death in 2015 inspired a law granting bicyclists the same rights as motorists.
US measles cases hit 35-year record with months left in 2026

By Lena H. Sun
Jul 21, 2026 6:32 pm - The United States has now reported the most measles cases in any year since 1991, not only surpassing all of last year’s record total, but also reaching the highest level in 35 years, with more than five months still remaining in 2026.
Wildfire smoke kills tens of thousands of people a year. Here’s how it attacks the body

By SETH BORENSTEIN
Jul 18, 2026 3:53 pm - Smoke from wildfires — which are burning more of the Northern Hemisphere as Earth warms — attacks nearly every system in the human body, killing tens of thousands of people a year, numerous medical studies show.
3 contact lens mistakes eye doctors wish you would stop making

By Kathleen Felton
Jul 17, 2026 9:54 am - If you’re one of the 45 million people in the United States who use contact lenses, you may not be able to imagine life without them. In a handful of situations, though, experts are adamant that you’ll need to skip wearing contacts if you want to avoid infection and keep your eyes healthy long-term.
The surprising health benefits of eating spicy food

By Trisha Pasricha, MD
Jul 17, 2026 9:51 am - Here’s great news for people who love to feel the burn: The purported benefits of spicy foods have a strong scientific basis.

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