Health and Fitness
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First two 2017 human cases of West Nile virus in Lake CountyAug 30, 2017 11:00 pm - Waukegan, Ill. - The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is reporting the first two confirmed human cases of West Nile virus in Lake County for 201...
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Medicare to foot the bill for treadmill therapy for leg pain
Aug 30, 2017 11:00 pm - Three times a week, Rita Driscoll steps onto a treadmill at a Minnesota hospital under the eye of a rehab therapist. She walks until it hurts - pushing her limits, walki...
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Heartland Blood Centers answers call for Hurricane HarveyAug 29, 2017 11:00 pm - As Labor Day approaches and many donors are preparing to enjoy the last weekend of summer activities, Heartland Blood Centers is making a special plea to all healthy and...
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Will Lake County raise its tobacco sale age to 21?Aug 28, 2017 1:00 am - Lake County officials are considering a change in local law that would raise the minimum age to buy tobacco and e-cigarette products from 18 to 21. The new rule would ap...
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Texas flooding prompts LifeSource call for blood donors across Chicago areaAug 27, 2017 11:00 pm - AUGUST 28, 2017 - ROSEMONT, IL - Blood donors across the Chicago area and throughout the entire U.S. are being asked to give blood as soon as possible over the next seve...
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Centegra Health Bridge Fitness Center provides technique refinement for swimmersAug 27, 2017 11:00 pm - Centegra Health Bridge Fitness Center's Crystal Lake location will offer two different six-week swim programs for youth in September and October at the indoor pool at 20...
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Trying to conceive? Think about what you're eating
Aug 27, 2017 7:30 am - One in eight couples has difficulty getting pregnant or carrying a baby to term, leading more than 11 percent of women in the United States to use fertility services. In...
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Learning to balance school and sportsAug 27, 2017 7:30 am - As another school year gets under way, kids' sports teams are also kicking back into full gear. When activities and school work start competing for your child's attenti...
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10 mega myths about farming to remember on your next grocery run
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New debate on antibiotics: Do you really need to take the full course?