Health and Fitness
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Syphilis cases surge in pregnant women and infants in IllinoisNov 08, 2023 4:30 am - Public health experts are warning about an "alarming" increase in congenital syphilis cases across the state and the impact on pregnant women and infants. Cases of infan...
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Winfield nurse honored as National Magnet Nurse of the YearNov 06, 2023 10:00 pm - For more than 40 years, Kathy Trimble of Winfield has been dedicated to the most vulnerable patients - children with complex care needs. In recognition of her contributi...
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A zombie brought back to life: Respiratory therapist energized by spinal cord stimulatorNov 06, 2023 10:00 pm - Like a zombie brought back to life. That's how the medical team describes Brenda Sharp following implantation of a spinal cord stimulator to control her debilitating pai...
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'All about community': What attracts riders to cyclocross racingNov 06, 2023 10:00 pm - Bike shops close early. Riding mileage tapers. Fall's colorful showcase drops its last leaf. Even the sun beds down by late afternoon. End of biking season? Not cyclocro...
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Take steps to prevent head injuries in children this winterNov 05, 2023 4:00 am - Head injuries are, unfortunately, very common and a leading cause of disability and death in children. As a pediatric neurosurgeon, I see children with injuries all ...
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You may need to rethink how to treat your cold/fluNov 04, 2023 11:00 pm - The ramp-up to cold and flu season is a bad time for consumers to learn that some of their most trusted go-to products don't actually work. An advisory committee to the ...
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Thank our veterans by improving health careNov 04, 2023 11:00 pm - On Veterans Day, Nov. 10, there will be many ceremonies and events to recognize and give thanks to the men and women who have worn the uniform in defense of our country....
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Start making a plan for the holidaysNov 04, 2023 9:00 am - I always plan for holidays, even if I will be alone. And many of us who live far from family have had lots of practice figuring out what to do alone on a major holiday....
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Do your research before buying health insuranceNov 03, 2023 11:00 pm - It's time to pick health coverage for next year on the Affordable Care Act's insurance marketplaces, and experts caution against focusing your choice on price alone. To ...
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Oxygen therapy may help people with cluster headachesNov 03, 2023 11:00 pm - Q: I get crushing headaches every fall, which I've always assumed are part of having allergies. But a specialist at our local medical center diagnosed me with cluster he...