Health & Fitness
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Long-haul COVID-19 similar to post-polio syndrome
Jan 24, 2021 9:20 AM - Long-haul COVID-19 shows some similarities to post-polio syndrome. But it's too early to know the long-lasting effects yet. -
More research needed on 'super foods'
Jan 24, 2021 7:00 AM - There have been claims that resistant starch is a "super food," offering many health benefits. Some claims have reasonable medical research to support them, while other claims are not supported by the medical studies.
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How St. Alexius became a pioneer in COVID-19 treatment after second U.S. case landed there
Jan 24, 2021 9:01 AM - A year ago, Amita Health St. Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates announced it was treating only the second confirmed COVID-19 patient in the United States. The hospital would go on to pioneer treatment methods for the coronavirus. -
Let's be kind to one another, for it makes the world better
Jan 23, 2021 9:07 AM - I'm hearing stories of people not being kind to one another. The bereaved are especially vulnerable in these difficult times. They need support and friendship, not hassle.
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Winter safety tips: Puffy coats should not be worn in car seats
Jan 23, 2021 7:00 AM - Winter is a tricky time for car seats. As a general rule, bulky clothing, including winter coats and snowsuits, should not be worn under the harness of a car seat. -
Durbin, Pritzker raise concerns over long-term care vaccinations
Jan 23, 2021 9:00 AM - Both Gov. J.B. Pritzker and U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin expressed concerns Friday over how rollout of vaccines are going at the state's long-term care facilities. -
Next phase of vaccinations begins Monday, but state warns shots are still scarce
Jan 23, 2021 9:00 AM - Gov. J.B. Pritzker said all regions of the state can begin offering COVID-19 vaccinations to the next group of eligible recipients -- anyone 65 and older or an essential front-line worker -- but he warned the supply is still so low that it could still take weeks for some to be inoculated. -
COVID-19: The latest on vaccinations in the suburbs
Jan 22, 2021 8:51 AM - As the state pivots to COVID-19 vaccinations for seniors and essential workers, here's the latest information. -
Illinois data shows long-term care vaccinations lag behind health care worker inoculations
Jan 22, 2021 6:14 AM - Long-term care vaccinations lag as the state lifts some COVID-19 restrictions on Will and Kankakee counties. -
Illinois Silver Search helping to bring people home
Jan 21, 2021 4:41 PM - During 2020 there were 125 Silver Search advisories which led to 123 recoveries. Two advisories are still active. By comparison, during 2019 there were only 74 advisories. Silver Search is a coordinated effort to bring awareness, education, and resources to help find and safely return people with Alzheimer's disease or dementia that go missing.
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