Articles filed under Health
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Patient advocate: For some, COVID feels like a life sentenceSep 04, 2025 5:02 pm - It’s estimated that, since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, about 400 million people worldwide have experienced post-viral illness, or what we commonly call long COVID. In the U.S., the figure is about 20 million, according to Yale Medicine.
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Children’s health: Answers to tough pediatric cancer questionsSep 04, 2025 4:59 pm - While every conversation with a parent about a cancer diagnosis is as unique as the child, some common questions often arise, such as “Will my child be OK?” or “Why did this happen?”
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Ask the doctors: Sudden, complete loss of hair called alopecia areataSep 04, 2025 4:57 pm - Sudden and complete hair loss is one of several forms of alopecia areata, an autoimmune condition that affects about 2% of all people.
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Hanover Township to host 18th annual community health and wellness expo Sept. 11Sep 04, 2025 2:50 pm - Hanover Township, Victory Centre of Bartlett and Cook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison will host the 18th annual “Just for the Health of It” community health and wellness expo Thursday, Sept. 11.
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Bartlett finds elevated lead levels in drinking water of some homesAug 28, 2025 12:26 pm - In the course of routine sampling, the village of Bartlett found elevated levels of lead in drinking water in some homes or buildings in the community and has notified those residents known to be affected.
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The facts about hormone therapy for menopauseAug 28, 2025 10:40 am - Menopause can usher in a host of disruptive symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats and sleep problems. Hormone therapy promises relief. But many women wonder about taking it.
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Children’s Health: Know the effects caffeine can have on your childrenAug 28, 2025 10:38 am - A cup of coffee or tea in the morning or an afternoon caffeine pick-me-up is usually fine for most adults. But parents might want to take a closer look at caffeine and other ingredients in the drinks their kids love.
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National Suicide Prevention Month: Resources, support provide help — and hopeAug 28, 2025 10:38 am - Bringing awareness to suicide, the resources that are available and how to help someone with suicidal ideation are the focus of National Suicide Prevention Month each September.
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Ask the doctors: How do microplastics affect your health?Aug 28, 2025 10:38 am - Microplastics are tiny plastic particles that pollute the environment and enter the human body through ingestion, inhalation, and absorption.
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A small change in how you walk may help reduce knee painAug 28, 2025 10:37 am - Changing your gait may help you reduce knee arthritis pain. And the relief could be comparable to the effect of over-the-counter pain medications.