Health and Fitness
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The Air Force said its nuclear missile capsules were safe. But toxins lurked, documents showDec 29, 2023 7:29 am - WASHINGTON — A large pool of dark liquid festering on the floor. No fresh air. Computer displays that would overheat and ooze out a fishy-smelling gel that nauseated the ...
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Illinois sees seasonal bump in COVID-19 infections after ‘mild’ yearDec 27, 2023 11:06 am - At the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, a quarter of the new patients being hospitalized each week throughout Illinois were infected with the deadly respiratory disease. Th...
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Ask the doctors: Dark circles? Blame genetics, lifestyle or health issuesDec 24, 2023 6:00 am - Q: What causes dark circles under the eyes? I have always had areas of darker skin under my eyes, but as I'm getting older, it has been getting more noticeable. Could...
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Feeling sick? How to get better and protect others when you have a virusDec 23, 2023 6:00 am - Winter's arrival and the drop in temperatures that come with it means it's a good time to take stock of what to do – and what not to do – when you're feeling sick. Colds,...
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Patient Advocate: ‘Good news’ medical stories of 2023Dec 23, 2023 6:00 am - Today, I’m going to wrap up a year of columns by looking for the nuggets of good medical news: promising research, new technologies and improved treatments that are on th...
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Grief & healing: Navigating nostalgia and ChristmasDec 23, 2023 6:00 am - Ho ho ho. Here it is, almost Christmas Day. My Christmas turkey is almost ready to go in the oven. I must make (or order) a feast, whether I’ll be just by myself or havin...
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8 parenting goals to start the new year strongDec 22, 2023 6:00 am - New Year’s resolutions can be sweeping and grand, but often you can reap the biggest rewards by building off the strengths already in place. Helping to make your family s...
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16 E. coli cases now tied to Huntley High School outbreak; 2 students hospitalized
Dec 21, 2023 2:12 pm - Sixteen cases of E. coli were tied to September’s outbreak at Huntley High School, according to a McHenry County Health Department report released Thursday. That includes...
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Holidays got you anxious? Experts offer tips on enjoying the season stress-freeDec 21, 2023 6:24 am - The holiday season can be joyous, filled with family gatherings, good will and exchanges of gifts. It also can also be a time fraught with stress and anxiety. Finding way...
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Sleep problems linked to heart health risks during and after menopauseDec 19, 2023 7:22 am - How well a woman sleeps – not just how long – as she transitions through menopause may affect her projected risk for heart disease and stroke, new research suggests. The ...