Health & Fitness
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Regional expressions we learned as children can be soothing
Oct 16, 2021 6:00 AM - I remember how we talked in Minnesota when I was a kid. Regional ways of talking and conversing that stick with us may be comforting in grief.
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A guide to understanding opioid safety and disposal
Oct 16, 2021 7:00 AM - Educating individuals about the importance of opioid safety and disposal can prevent opioid misuse and abuse -- and with this month being National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, it is the perfect opportunity to learn how to keep you and your loved ones safe. -
Dog due diligence: How patrolling your yard for wild mushrooms can keep your pet safe
Oct 16, 2021 8:24 AM - Some wild mushrooms can be toxic to pets. Experts tell how you can keep your dogs safe in the wake of the flourishing fungi. -
COVID-19 update: 2,413 new cases, 30 additional deaths, 1,550 hospitalizations
Oct 15, 2021 5:45 PM - New cases of COVID-19 reached 2,413 Friday with 30 more people dying from the respiratory disease. Patients in the hospital came to 1,550 as of Thursday night. -
Bike into autumn to see fall colors, noteworthy architecture around the suburbs
Oct 15, 2021 11:11 AM - Autumn is a great time to plan a fall color ride or to sign up for an architectural tour that will give you a glimpse of noteworthy homes in historic districts. -
FDA panel endorses lower-dose Moderna COVID shot for booster
Oct 14, 2021 2:23 PM - U.S. health advisers said Thursday that some Americans who received Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine should get a half-dose booster to bolster protection against the virus.
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Constable: Blood, pus and tears, but 'Dr. Mercy' loves her patients
Oct 14, 2021 5:37 AM - In the new TLC dermatology-based reality series, "Dr. Mercy," surgeon Mercy Odueyungbo, who has a practice in Lombard, treats the mental side as well as the physical side of patients who come to her seeking life-changing operations.
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Clarity coming from FDA on the mixing and matching of COVID-19 booster brands
Oct 14, 2021 6:10 AM - Mixing and matching COVID-19 boosters? FDA expected to give more guidance on confusing topic, Chicago's top health expert explains. -
Report: Illinois nursing homes in crisis with staff shortages
Oct 14, 2021 6:08 AM - A new report released Wednesday says staffing shortages at nursing homes in Illinois have reached crisis proportions and that people of color are most at risk. -
DuPage County reopening mass vaccination clinic for COVID-19 boosters
Oct 13, 2021 5:40 AM - DuPage County will reopen a large-scale vaccination clinic Wednesday to administer booster doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine to seniors, workers in high-risk jobs and others who are eligible for a third shot.
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