Health and Fitness
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Suburban hospital group NorthShore — Edward-Elmhurst Health rebrands as Endeavor HealthDec 05, 2023 9:30 am - After nearly two years as a multihyphenate medical group, the parent company of several suburban hospitals is rebranding as Endeavor Health. Officials at the soon-to-be-...
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Patient Advocate: 5 questions pharmacists wish you would askDec 03, 2023 5:00 am - Whenever I pick up a prescription, the pharmacist — or more likely the pharmacy tech — asks, “Do you have any questions about this medication?” And I usually say, “Nope,...
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Flu is on the rise while RSV infections may be peaking, U.S. health officials say
Dec 02, 2023 10:00 pm - NEW YORK - Flu is picking up steam while RSV lung infections that can hit kids and older people hard may be peaking, U.S. health officials said Friday. COVID-19, though,...
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What to know about kidney condition in kids that can cause pain, swellingDec 02, 2023 5:00 am - The human kidney filters blood to make urine. After urine is made, it goes into a funnel-shaped portion of the kidney called the collecting system. When this part of th...
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After a long month of home repairs, I'm ready for the holidaysDec 02, 2023 5:00 am - Well, I think my house has been totally repaired (for now), so I'm ready for the December holidays. Christmas, in my case. November was a marathon “month of repairs.” On...
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Time is almost up to select a Medicare plan for 2024Nov 29, 2023 10:00 pm - Choosing a Medicare plan that meets your health and financial needs shouldn't be a burden, especially during this time of year when most people are otherwise busy with h...
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U.S. life expectancy rose last year, but it remains below its pre-pandemic level
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France to ban smoking on beaches as it seeks to avoid 75,000 tobacco-related deaths per year
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Advocate Health doctor offers tips on what to look for in a decongestantNov 27, 2023 10:00 pm - Recently, the Food and Drug Administration found that one of the most popular over-the-counter decongestants - phenylephrine - is largely ineffective when taken orally. ...
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Bursitis pain comes from inflammation, so rest is first stepNov 25, 2023 10:00 pm - Q: I started using the rowing machine at our gym a few months ago. It's a good workout, but the outside of my left hip has started to ache. A friend says he experienced ...