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Being a night owl may not be great for your heart

By LAURAN NEERGAARD
Jan 30, 2026 7:48 am - Being a night owl can be bad for your heart. A large study found people who are more active late at night — when most of the population is winding down or already asleep — have poorer overall heart health than the average person.
What to know about breast self-awareness

By ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN
Jan 30, 2026 7:47 am - What does it mean to have breast self-awareness? It's a more general, flexible approach to breast cancer prevention that involves staying familiar with how your breasts look and feel. It goes along with other early detection measures like getting regular mammograms.
Ask the doctors: Itchy feet from type 2 diabetes could have several sources

By Drs. Eve Glazier and Elizabeth Ko
Jan 30, 2026 7:45 am - Neuropathy is not the only reason people living with type 2 diabetes may experience itchy feet. High blood sugar can interfere with the skin's self-repair mechanisms, including the ability to hold water. This can lead to chronic dry skin, which can become itchy.
Children’s health: Simple steps to raising heart-healthy kids

By Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital
Jan 30, 2026 7:44 am - February is National Heart Month, and while heart disease is often thought of as a concern for adults, doctors say the habits that protect the heart begin in childhood.
Patient advocate: Protein is the big food craze of 2026

By Teri (Dreher) Frykenberg
Jan 30, 2026 7:42 am - First it was low-calorie. Then it was fat-free. Then high fiber and low carb. Then gluten-free and zero sugar. And now, it’s protein.Walk down the aisle of your favorite store and you’ll see shelves packed with protein powders, shakes, chips, coffee, even protein soft drinks and ice cream.
RFK Jr. picks promoters of debunked vaccine-autism claims for key panel

By Ariana Eunjung Cha
Jan 29, 2026 3:55 pm - Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has reshaped a key federal autism advisory board, appointing members who have echoed his controversial views, including promoting debunked claims linking vaccines to autism.
Get ready to lace up: A guide to outdoor ice skating rinks

Daily Herald report
Jan 28, 2026 3:48 pm - Embrace the winter chill and head outside for free skates or hockey at local ice rinks across the suburbs.
Lurie Children’s plans to build hospital in suburbs

By Susan Sarkauskas
Jan 28, 2026 1:57 pm - Lurie Children’s Hospital announced Wednesday it plans to open a second hospital in Downers Grove.
Eating snow cones or snow cream can be a winter delight, if done safely

By HOLLY RAMER
Jan 28, 2026 9:55 am - Experts say eating a bit of snow is probably fine if you live someplace with generally clean air, but staying away from plowed snow is a sensible precaution. It might contain deicing chemicals, debris and other contaminants.
Here are 10 science-backed tips to help you get healthier

By Dr. Trisha Pasricha
Jan 27, 2026 1:42 pm - Science has your back when it comes to habits that will encourage better health and longevity. See what this doctor recommends for some simple steps to better health.

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