Health and Fitness
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Suburban doctor leading team to Turkey and Syria to care for earthquake victimsFeb 20, 2023 4:30 am - Dr. Zaher Sahloul was on duty at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn on Feb. 6 when he learned a massive earthquake had struck southeastern Turkey and northwester...
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DuPage health department offers free dental exams for kids March 3Feb 19, 2023 10:00 pm - Dentists from the DuPage County Health Department will provide free dental screenings for children on Friday, March 3. The health department will mark “Give Kids A Smile...
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Is cannabis harmful for children and teens?Feb 19, 2023 6:00 am - As states across the country vote to legalize cannabis for medical or recreational adult use (or both), some parents feel unsure what this might mean for their children....
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Celebs tout ice baths, but science on benefits is lukewarmFeb 19, 2023 6:00 am - The coolest thing on social media these days may be celebrities and regular folks plunging into frigid water or taking ice baths. The touted benefits include improved mo...
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Top 10 tips for caregiversFeb 18, 2023 10:00 pm - Whether you become a short-term caregiver for a loved one recovering from surgery, or take on a long-term commitment caring for someone with physical or mental impairmen...
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There are different types, and intensities, of griefFeb 18, 2023 6:00 am - I've written about the many sources of grief. There is also a complex mix of "types" and intensity of grief. As it turns out, grief has many faces, and many ups and down...
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Lifting heavy boxes may have triggered sciaticaFeb 18, 2023 6:00 am - Q: I am 33 years old, and I've been diagnosed with sciatica. It's hard to sit at my desk for my job. Sometimes the pain wakes me up at night. Could this have happened fr...
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COVID-19 hospitalization inching back up across IllinoisFeb 17, 2023 12:00 am - After dipping to some of the lowest levels in a year, COVID-19 hospitalizations in Illinois are inching back up. Illinois Department of Public Health officials reported ...
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Suburban Skyview: Massive Willow Hill Dome is latest addition to Northbrook skylineFeb 16, 2023 4:00 am - Located just across the train tracks from the Glenview Costco, a massive white dome situated atop the former landfill along Willow Road is being touted as a new, state-o...
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Heart failure patient at Advocate Sherman Hospital receives first mini device implant in IllinoisFeb 15, 2023 10:00 pm - Heart failure patients who have exhausted traditional treatments like prescription medications or pacemakers have a new option for care with an advanced implantable devi...