Articles filed under Health
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Illinois Planned Parenthood teams with Hey Jane to expand abortion accessDec 02, 2024 4:11 pm - Planned Parenthood of Illinois is joining up with Hey Jane, a telehealth provider, to increase abortion services in the state, officials announced Monday.
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Knowing the difference between a cold and the fluNov 30, 2024 9:35 am - Whether your child has a cold or the flu, recovery begins with rest, drinking plenty of fluids and eating a healthy diet. What should parents look out for?
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Grief & healing: Now onward to December holidaysNov 28, 2024 1:28 am - Every holiday needs a plan. So I am working on it. It should include decorations, food, preparations and especially what you plan to do on the day itself.
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Tips for managing holiday stressNov 28, 2024 12:59 am - Parents may be feeling the stress of the holiday season setting in. But they may not realize that their children are also feeling an increase in stress.
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Cheesy holiday traditions that are good for youNov 28, 2024 12:42 am - They might be cheesy, but here are some traditions that might elevate your mood and help you savor the holidays.
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Whooping cough surging in Kane CountyNov 26, 2024 8:03 pm - After dropping to zero cases in 2021 and notching just 16 in 2023, Whooping cough has surged this year in Kane County, with 92 cases on record so far.
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Who’s coming up short on sleep? New research reveals a large-scale lookNov 23, 2024 10:00 am - Most adults don’t get enough sleep, which is worrisome because that can elevate the risk of cardiovascular disease, dementia, diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, depression and other health conditions.
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Aging spurts stem from molecular changesNov 23, 2024 9:58 am - Instead of aging gradually at a steady pace over time, our bodies undergo two periods in which significant changes that take place at the molecular level add up to a sudden acceleration in aging, research suggests.
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First-aid guidelines expanded to include opioid overdoses, seizures, other emergenciesNov 23, 2024 9:54 am - First-aid guidelines for bystanders and emergency responders have been updated to include recommendations for managing opioid overdoses, open chest wounds and other emergencies.
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Tips for families to enjoy the winter holidaysNov 23, 2024 9:54 am - For many, the holiday season also means unmanageable stress. Between busy schedules, extra spending on gifts and travel plans, families may find the season difficult. Here are some tips on how to help your family navigate the demands of the holidays.