Articles filed under Health
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Children’s health: Why e-scooters are unsafe for childrenJan 02, 2026 8:23 am - Electric scooters are becoming increasingly popular, showing up on neighborhood streets, sidewalks and bike paths. For many kids, they are an easy way to get around. But doctors say e-scooters are not toys, and they can be dangerous for children and teens.
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Ask the doctors: Overuse of curcumin or tumeric can cause GI distressJan 02, 2026 8:22 am - Curcumin, found in tumeric, has been shown to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and possibly antiviral properties. More recently, it has become a go-to in alternative medicine in the U.S. for a number of health conditions. But one problem researchers have bumped into is that, when taken by mouth, curcumin is poorly absorbed by the body.
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Illinois maternal mortality report finds rise in pregnancy-related deathsJan 01, 2026 11:26 am - Preventable pregnancy-related deaths rose and stark racial disparities remained in the Illinois Department of Public Health’s most recent maternal mortality report. The r...
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Fight the virus: 7 home remedies for a sore throatDec 28, 2025 10:23 am - Woke up to a sore, scratchy throat? You may want to blame it on dry air, but it’s usually a sign your body is fighting a viral infection.
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Addison Township Mental Health Board awards over $1M to support mental health servicesDec 26, 2025 9:09 pm - The Addison Township Community Mental Health Board approved $1.109 million in grant funding to support local agencies providing mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services.
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How to get the most out of your doctor's appointmentDec 26, 2025 6:30 am - It’s not unusual for a 20-something to text Mom in a panic from the doctor’s office, seeking help answering a question. And patients of any age can struggle to recall all their medicines — or forget to mention a concern. Getting the most out of a doctor’s visit requires some advance preparation.
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Patient advocate: Tweaks for a happier, healthier 2026Dec 26, 2025 6:15 am - A recently released poll of 2,000 American adults of various ages yielded some interesting insights. Nearly 70% of those responding said 2025 was a dumpster fire of one sort or another for them, labeling it OK, bad or even awful. Yet, hope springs eternal.
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Ask the doctors: Mold can pose serious health risksDec 26, 2025 6:15 am - Molds and other forms of fungal growth can pose serious health risks. This is particularly true when their growth is extensive or there’s long-standing exposure. Symptoms often vary a lot from person to person. This can make it hard to identify a mold-related illness.
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Children’s health: Why do babies need the hepatitis B vaccine?Dec 26, 2025 6:00 am - Hepatitis B is a virus that can damage the liver and lead to lifelong health problems. The hepatitis B vaccine prevents short-term illness (acute hepatitis) and a life-threatening infection called chronic hepatitis B.
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EEOC accuses Advocate Aurora of religious discrimination over nurse’s COVID-19 vaccine refusalDec 19, 2025 6:25 pm - The federal government is accusing Advocate Aurora of religious discrimination for its firing of a nurse who refused to get a COVID-19 vaccine.