Health & Fitness
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DuPage County Health Department partners with Olympian to prevent drownings
Jul 31, 2020 12:06 PM - To encourage adult caregivers to stay vigilant about water safety, the DuPage County Health Department has partnered with two-time Olympic swimmer Cammile Adams to inspire children and adults to practice simple water safety steps. -
USA Fibroid Survey Shows Widespread Lack of Awareness About Uterine Fibroids
Jul 31, 2020 8:18 AM - A lack of awareness surrounding uterine fibroids and non-surgical treatment options is among the findings in a new report out today from the USA Fibroid Centers who conducted a national women's health survey to better understand the factors that affect women's healthcare choices. -
Christ Church blood drive Aug. 6 aims to serve 70 area hospitals
Jul 30, 2020 1:00 PM - Christ Church Oak Brook is partnering with Versiti for an Aug. 6 blood drive. "We don't have confirmed blood drives at our high schools and colleges like we normally do," said Camille Piazza, account representative at Versiti. "Over a third of donations come from our colleges and high schools. Coupled with folks having some apprehension about coming out to donate, that's why we are in urgent need right now." -
Three books examine what it means to live with a disability in America
Jul 30, 2020 6:00 AM - The 30th anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act highlights the nation's progress in protecting people with physical and mental disabilities from discrimination. But the anniversary also raises profound issues surrounding what it means to be disabled in America and what needs to be done to further improve accessibility, as discussed in these three books.
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Rep. Weber to host Aug. 4 blood drive to address blood shortage
Jul 29, 2020 7:13 PM - State Rep. Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) is partnering with the Village of Fox Lake and Vitalant to host a blood drive and food collection event on Tuesday, Aug. 4. To ensure the safety of blood donors in light of COVID-19, donors will need to sign-up for appointments in advance, no walk-in donations will be accepted. During the blood drive, donations of non-perishable food will also be collected to benefit the Grant Township Food Pantry. -
DuPage County Health Department supports World Breastfeeding Week Aug. 1-7Jul 28, 2020 3:34 PM - World Breastfeeding Week is Aug. 1-7, and the DuPage County Health Department will celebrate the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action theme, "Support breastfeeding for a healthier planet."
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Take basic precautions to prevent West Nile virus while enjoying the summer weatherJul 27, 2020 6:20 PM - Cook County Department of Public Health officials would like to remind residents to be cautious and protect against West Nile virus.
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Virus vaccine put to final test in thousands of volunteers
Jul 27, 2020 10:17 AM - The world's biggest COVID-19 vaccine study got underway Monday with the first of 30,000 planned volunteers helping to test shots created by the U.S. government -- one of several candidates in the final stretch of the global vaccine race.
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TV reporter credits viewer with noticing cancerous lump
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How does COVID-19 affect kids? Science has answers and gaps
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