Health and Fitness
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Role reversal: Young patients sign autographs for Cubs players at Wrigley FieldMay 14, 2025 6:39 pm - The Friendly Confines proved particularly friendly Wednesday for five young patients who’ve battled serious illnesses. They took part in a “reverse autograph signing” experience made possible by the Chicago Cubs and Advocate Health Care at Wrigley Field.
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FDA and RFK Jr. aim to remove ingestible fluoride products used to protect kids’ teeth
May 13, 2025 2:50 pm - U.S. health regulators announced an effort Tuesday to phase out ingestible fluoride supplements sometimes used to strengthen children’s teeth, opening a new front in Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s effort against a mainstay of dental care.
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Trump signs executive order setting 30-day deadline for drugmakers to lower prescription drug costs
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Saving lives on a sunny Saturday: Blood donors offer ‘A Pint for Kim’May 11, 2025 7:39 am - Outside Naperville North High School, a mini-fest with kids’ games, food, music and a car show was taking place. Inside, donors participating in the sixth annual “A Pint for Kim” blood drive were saving lives.
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St. Charles bike shop to mark 50 years with community ride, party in the park
May 10, 2025 3:04 pm - St. Charles cycling shop The Bike Rack will host its 50th anniversary celebration on Saturday, May 17, and its 13th annual “Everybody Rides” event and party in the park on Sunday, May 18.
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Arlington Heights swings into spring with community bike ride, festivalMay 10, 2025 11:56 am - A large host of of pedal-driven, human-powered vehicles kicked off from North School Park for the Arlington Heights Community Bike Ride and Swing into Spring event Saturday.
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74-year-old granddad reaches 600 blood donations — and he’s not done yetMay 09, 2025 12:23 pm - At 74, Mike Neumayer has donated blood and platelets 600 times, saving countless lives. Despite personal connections, he remains humble about his extraordinary impact.
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New salmonella outbreak is linked to backyard poultry, CDC saysMay 09, 2025 4:38 am - A new salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry has sickened at least seven people in six states, including Illinois, health officials said Monday.
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Stress can play factor in new back painMay 09, 2025 4:29 am - Q: My lower back went into spasm as I was washing the dishes. I figured it was from bending over, but my mom insists it’s from being so stressed out. Can stress really cause back pain?
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Cancer before age 50 is increasing. A new study looks at which typesMay 09, 2025 3:59 am - Cancer before age 50 is rare, but increasing, in the United States and researchers want to know why. A new government study provides the most complete picture yet of early-onset cancers, finding that the largest increases are in breast, colorectal, kidney and uterine cancers.