Lifestyle
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4-year-old Vernon Hills boy dreams of a career at NASA. A genius IQ might get him there.Sep 06, 2025 12:55 pm - At 4-years-old, Zorien Royce is one of the youngest members ever admitted to the high-IQ societies Mensa and Intertel.
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Will state intervene with COVID-19 vaccines? Five things to know about shotsSep 06, 2025 12:04 pm - It’s a confusing landscape with COVID-19 shots and the ride isn’t over yet, experts say.
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Thinking about taking a stab at IV therapy? Ask questions first
Sep 05, 2025 10:33 am - IV therapy clinics are springing up around the country, touting quick ways to recover from a hangover or a hard workout. But doctors and regulators preach caution.
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Is whole milk making a comeback?
Sep 05, 2025 8:12 am - The U.S. government soured on whole milk a half-century ago. Now the Trump administration wants Americans to drink it up.
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Family tales: Huntley writer publishes mom’s memoir of Chicago childhood, wartime love storySep 05, 2025 4:28 am - A Huntley man has published his mother’s memoir about growing up in Chicago in the 1920s and 30s and marrying a World War II veteran.
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Here’s what can happen if you clean your ears with a cotton swab
Sep 04, 2025 5:06 pm - Most of us have seen or used the earwax-cleaning products all over social media. But many of these tools are not effective and can make certain earwax issues worse or cause injuries.
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Mocktails can help people drink less, but aren’t for everyone
Sep 04, 2025 5:04 pm - Millions of Americans have fueled a booming industry of nonalcoholic beer and mocktails, but health experts say nonalcoholic beverages aren’t for everyone, especially if they might trigger cravings.
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Patient advocate: For some, COVID feels like a life sentenceSep 04, 2025 5:02 pm - It’s estimated that, since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, about 400 million people worldwide have experienced post-viral illness, or what we commonly call long COVID. In the U.S., the figure is about 20 million, according to Yale Medicine.
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Children’s health: Answers to tough pediatric cancer questionsSep 04, 2025 4:59 pm - While every conversation with a parent about a cancer diagnosis is as unique as the child, some common questions often arise, such as “Will my child be OK?” or “Why did this happen?”
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Ask the doctors: Sudden, complete loss of hair called alopecia areataSep 04, 2025 4:57 pm - Sudden and complete hair loss is one of several forms of alopecia areata, an autoimmune condition that affects about 2% of all people.