Susan Stevens
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New techniques can help ease the sinus woesJan 20, 2008 10:00 pm - A cold is bad enough. But for millions of Americans, the common cold mutates into the stuffy nose, yellow-green nasal discharge and headache that are hallmarks of a sinu...
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Life-threatening or not, a serious diagnosis needs a second opinionJan 13, 2008 10:00 pm - After years of heart failure, Marsha Joyce was told she'd eventually need a heart transplant. But that medical advice never really registered with the Lisle mother of th...
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Despite a devastating diagnosis, local resident found they had optionsJan 13, 2008 10:00 pm - Laurie Radtke knows the value of a second opinion. The Johnsburg mother sought 27 of them when her 7-year-old daughter Taylor was diagnosed with an "inoperable" brain tu...
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Lessons they've learnedJan 13, 2008 10:00 pm - There's nothing like advice from someone who's been there. Here's what patients interviewed for this story said helped them the most. Use your network. If you have docto...
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Your healthJan 13, 2008 10:00 pm - The chocolate cure:ΠYou've probably heard about the studies linking dark chocolate to better heart health. Dark chocolate that is rich in flavanols can improve vascular...
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Culinary nominees for excellence awards on the menuJan 08, 2008 10:00 pm - "Top Chef" contestant and Arlington Heights product Dale Levitiski is among the nominees for the 2008 Jean Banchet Awards for Culinary Excellence. The awards, named for ...
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Health bulletinJan 06, 2008 10:00 pm - Defibrillator shocks late in hospitals Nearly a third of patients with misfiring or quivering hearts in U.S. hospitals do not get the life-saving defibrillator shocks th...
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Your healthJan 06, 2008 10:00 pm - Use caffeine wisely:ΠCaffeine can focus your mind, boost your energy and even improve your athletic performance. But it's easy to become dependent; most folks use caffe...
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Health bulletinDec 30, 2007 10:00 pm - Experts update 'food pyramid' for older adults A nearly decade-old food guide pyramid for older adults has gotten a makeover to make it more user-friendly and to emphasi...
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A final checkupDec 30, 2007 10:00 pm - In early 2007, letters poured into the Daily Herald from readers who had made New Year's resolutions to lose weight, grow strong and improve their health. A few comments...