Health & Fitness
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Overdose reversal drug now available throughout Elk Grove
Sep 20, 2018 6:30 PM - The overdose reversal drug Narcan is now available at some 20 public locations in Elk Grove Village -- the signature initiative of the village government's campaign response to the opioid crisis launched earlier this summer. -
11-year-old transplant recipient says new heart "feels different, but in a good way"
Sep 20, 2018 6:12 PM - The Downers Grove girl who received a heart transplant after dancing her way into a meeting with Drake says she's feeling great. -
'Invisible wounds': Arlington Heights man helping veterans with PTSD
Sep 20, 2018 8:20 AM - For Arlington Heights resident Will Beiersdorf, helping veterans began as a personal mission inspired by his own experiences in the military. Now it's become his entire livelihood. -
Harvest Hustle 5K to benefit Geneva Park District Scholarship Fund
Sep 19, 2018 10:18 PM - Run through the prairie of Peck Farm Park at the Geneva Park District's 14th annual Harvest Hustle 5K! This chip-timed race will be held on Saturday, Sept. 22. -
It Looks Like Alzheimer's Disease...But It May Not BeSep 19, 2018 8:41 AM - People who are confused and easily forget things don't necessarily have symptoms similar to Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Your memory can be harmed by many other health issues.
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Unsafe conditions force Fox Valley Marathon races to end early
Sep 17, 2018 11:14 PM - The Fox Valley Marathon was shut down about 4 hours and 50 minutes into Sunday's races after organizers determined conditions were too warm and unsafe for runners. -
Runners aim high at Fox Valley Marathon in St. Charles
Sep 16, 2018 6:14 PM - Hundreds of athletes - many aiming for the big time in Chicago or Boston - ran through St. Charles and surrounding communities Sunday during the 9th annual Fox Valley Marathon. -
Prostate cancer: A disease full of questions
Sep 16, 2018 7:30 AM - September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a time to get the facts about this disease which affects more than 3 million men every year, worldwide. -
Is your child getting enough sleep?
Sep 16, 2018 7:00 AM - Why do some children drift right off to sleep at bedtime, while others can't seem to fall asleep even when they're tired? Dr. Irina Trosman is an attending physician at Lurie Children's Hospital who specializes in sleep disorders in children. Here, she shares some factors that may be affecting your child's sleep. -
ADHD: Numbers are rising, and scientists are trying to understand why
Sep 15, 2018 7:30 AM - The number of children diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has reached more than 10 percent, a significant increase during the past 20 years, according to a new study.
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