Articles filed under Health
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Chronically sleepless? New study suggests it might cause your brain to age.Sep 19, 2025 9:09 am - Persistent sleeplessness may be far worse than a passing annoyance — gradually unraveling memory and mental sharpness, according to new research.
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Reboot: Step away from your screens and start a new hobbySep 19, 2025 8:59 am - Adopting a new hobby can be an effective way to get a break from screens. And as an added bonus, enjoyable pastimes can reduce stress and improve mental and physical health, research suggests.
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Scrolling while on the toilet? You could be risking hemorrhoids.Sep 19, 2025 8:58 am - Prolonged smartphone use on the toilet could be linked to a higher risk of hemorrhoids, not because of increased straining, but because of how much longer people sit, according to recently published research.
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Patient advocate: What do intensivists and extensivists do?Sep 19, 2025 8:58 am - Intensivist care and extensivist care – these aren’t medical specialties you’re likely to run into very often. But these two types of medical practices are becoming more and more important as critical illnesses and chronic conditions affect more Americans.
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Ask the doctors: Itchy scalp could be a fungal infectionSep 19, 2025 8:57 am - Writer is frustrated by persistent scalp bumps and itching. The doctors recommend exploring antifungal treatment, and even getting a second opinion.
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Children’s Health: When a tummy ache is more than a tummy acheSep 19, 2025 8:56 am - Stomach aches are some of the most common health issues children face on a regular basis. But it can often be difficult for parents to differentiate between gastrointestinal (GI) problems, which may require professional medical help, and ones that may only need over-the-counter medication.
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‘Catalyst for good’: Presidents Cup, Medinah leaders announce six-figure donation for DuPage’s Crisis Recovery CenterSep 16, 2025 4:05 pm - Presidents Cup organizers have announced a $250,000 donation for the newly opened DuPage County Crisis Recovery Center in Wheaton — an “important vote of confidence,” County Board Chair Deb Conroy said.
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Journey of Hope launches ‘Rise Above’ mental health ministrySep 12, 2025 10:31 pm - Journey of Hope United Methodist Church in Elgin is launching a new ministry called "Rise Above" to offer support for mental health and healing.
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Pritzker issues executive order to ensure access to vaccines this fallSep 12, 2025 2:49 pm - An executive order signed Friday by Gov. JB Pritzker aims to ensure Illinois residents have access to the appropriate vaccines ahead of the fall respiratory virus season.
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Lombard senior fair returns with DMV services, free health screeningsSep 12, 2025 1:42 pm - Lombard’s Senior Fair will offer free health screenings, flu shuts and access to resources when the popular event returns next month.