Health and Fitness
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Prison agency says hepatitis drug not as costly as fearedMay 07, 2014 1:01 am - SPRINGFIELD - A new hepatitis drug likely won't be as costly as initially reported, according to Illinois prison officials. Authorities worried Sovaldi could cost the Il...
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House panel OKs cannabis for epileptic kidsMay 07, 2014 1:01 am - SPRINGFIELD - A measure that would allow children with epilepsy to use medical marijuana is advancing in the Illinois legislature. A House committee approved the propos...
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Hoffman Estates promotes Women's Checkup DayMay 07, 2014 1:01 am - The village of Hoffman Estates will take part in National Women's Health Week, which runs this year from Sunday, May 11 through Saturday, May 17. As part of the effort, ...
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More mixed-status HIV couples choose to conceive the old-fashioned wayMay 06, 2014 5:45 am - When Susan Hartmann got married, she and her husband knew that they had to be careful. Given that she's HIV-negative and he's HIV-positive, they had to be vigilant about...
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Children's health, safety fair coming to GrayslakeMay 06, 2014 1:01 am - Northwestern Grayslake Outpatient Center hosts its annual Children's Health and Safety Fair on Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the center, 1475 E. Belvidere Road,...
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Got2Run benefits school wellness programsMay 05, 2014 11:00 pm - The third annual "Got2Run … for Education" run/walk, which funds school wellness programs, will take be Saturday, May 17, in Arlington Heights. The popular community ev...
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Wellness Place cancer walk May 18May 05, 2014 11:00 pm - Not everyone can approach cancer the way Janis Tolvaysh has. But she hopes we can give it a try. Tolvaysh, a Hoffman Estates resident, is an ovarian cancer survivor. Sh...
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Age not a barrier for Deerfield man chosen for 'Beautiful Minds' campaignMay 05, 2014 11:00 pm - In Bruce Mondschain's opinion, age is an indicator of wisdom, not of what a person can or can't do. At age 71, the Deerfield resident runs a consulting company, travels,...
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Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome at Barrington talkMay 05, 2014 11:00 pm - According to The American College of Rheumatology, carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common hand ailments, affecting 4 million to 10 million Americans. Learn mo...
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Community teams drop weight, focus on healthy lifestylesMay 05, 2014 5:45 am - The 23 corporate and 13 park district teams have worked themselves into a frenzy, right up to the finish line. They have learned better eating habits, disciplined worko...