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Mother learns her sons are two of many children with autism, all from one sperm donor
Sep 18, 2019 5:31 AM - Danielle Rizzo says she made an extraordinary discovery three years ago: Her young sons are part of an autism cluster involving at least a dozen children scattered across the United States, Canada and Europe, all conceived with sperm from the same donor.
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State lawmakers seek to cap insulin prices
Sep 17, 2019 4:58 PM - Democratic lawmakers are pushing for a bill that would bring down the out-of-pocket cost for insulin for many diabetes patients in Illinois. "Insulin isn't optional," said Rep. Sue Scherer, a Decatur Democrat. "It's life-or-death for people, and it is so totally unfair that people are having to choose between insulin and food for themselves or their family." -
Schaumburg library branches offering flu shotsSep 17, 2019 6:11 PM - Flu shots for anyone age 6 months and older will be available on three dates in October at the Schaumburg Township District Library's locations in Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates and Hanover Park.
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Batavia woman one of two new Legionnaires' cases outside senior living community
Sep 16, 2019 7:41 PM - An outbreak of Legionnaires' disease has spread beyond a Batavia senior living community, with two additional cases confirmed in the surrounding area. -
How to recognize the signs of sepsis in children
Sep 15, 2019 7:30 AM - Sepsis is a serious, life-threatening condition. So what should parents and caregivers look for if they suspect their child has sepsis? -
Prostate cancer 101: What men need to know
Sep 15, 2019 7:30 AM - Men, don't procrastinate. It may be time to check your prostate. Here are some basic facts in our Prostate Cancer 101 crash course, courtesy of Dr. David Guthman, a board-certified urologist with Northwest Community Healthcare Medical Group in Arlington Heights. -
Poor and middle-class Americans are much less likely to survive into their 70s, report says
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Heart attacks are not always easy to diagnose in women
Sep 14, 2019 7:40 AM - Q: A month ago, our 69-year-old mother became nauseated and had pain in her jaw. Then she got so weak that my brother made her go to the ER. It turned out she'd had a heart attack. She never had chest pain, so she had no idea anything bad was going on. Is that common? -
Take small, positive steps toward a new normal
Sep 14, 2019 7:30 AM - I do not think there is any one thing you can do that will make long-term grief go away. So I believe the best we can do are the little daily positive activities that count up and help us be more cheerful.
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Go back to the basics to get results
Sep 14, 2019 7:00 AM - When it comes to getting results with exercise, it's common to overcomplicate the process. Let's get back to the basics and lay the foundation of what it really takes to get results.
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