Health & Fitness
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COVID-19, flu and RSV cases mounting, state health officials say
Dec 8, 2023 8:06 PM - Be smart this holiday season as COVID-19, flu and RSV hospitalizations mount, the state says. Vaccinations, testing, good air flow at parties and hand-washing recommended. -
Chicago Pickleball League tournament comes to Lincolnshire
Dec 8, 2023 6:13 AM - The Chicago Pickleball League will offer its third team tournament from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday at College Park Athletic Club in Lincolnshire. People may attend and watch. -
Geneva's Delnor remodels ER to provide 4 rooms for mental health treatment
Dec 6, 2023 10:27 AM - Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital in Geneva renovated four new emergency department rooms to create additional spaces for behavioral health treatments to care for these patients, according to a news release.
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Suburban hospital group NorthShore -- Edward-Elmhurst Health rebrands as Endeavor Health
Dec 6, 2023 6:33 AM - The parent company of several suburban hospitals is rebranding as Endeavor Health after a merger nearly two years ago created the third-largest health care network in Illinois. -
Patient Advocate: 5 questions pharmacists wish you would ask
Dec 3, 2023 9:57 AM - The next time you're picking up a prescription, here are five questions your pharmacist wishes you'd ask. -
Flu is on the rise while RSV infections may be peaking, U.S. health officials say
Dec 3, 2023 9:45 AM - Flu is picking up steam while RSV lung infections that can hit kids and older people hard may be peaking, U.S. health officials said Friday.
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After a long month of home repairs, I'm ready for the holidays
Dec 2, 2023 9:02 AM - After a marathon month of repairs, I'm ready for the December holidays. One day, five different repair people were here at the same time! Pretty wild.
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What to know about kidney condition in kids that can cause pain, swelling
Dec 2, 2023 9:00 AM - Hydronephrosis can be diagnosed prenatally, or it may be diagnosed after a child has a urinary tract infection or symptoms such as back or abdominal pain. -
Time is almost up to select a Medicare plan for 2024Nov 30, 2023 3:41 PM - Choosing a Medicare plan that meets your health and financial needs shouldn't be a burden, especially during this time of year when most people are otherwise busy with holidays, get-togethers and celebrations.
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U.S. life expectancy rose last year, but it remains below its pre-pandemic level
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