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NAMI, Kane County North offers free Family-to-Family education course

By Maralee Parker, NAMI Kane County North
Jul 24, 2025 1:35 pm - NAMI Kane County North is starting a free eight-session Family-to-Family course on Sept. 20, helping family members understand and support loved ones with mental illness.
Glen Ellyn resident first human case of West Nile in DuPage

Daily Herald report
Jul 24, 2025 1:15 pm - Public health officials have announced the first human case of West Nile virus in DuPage County this year.
Patient advocate: Radon: odorless, colorless, dangerous

By Teri (Dreher) Frykenberg
Jul 17, 2025 4:13 pm - It’s been well established that cigarette smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer. The second leading cause may surprise you. It’s radon. And if you haven’t tested your home for radon recently, or have never tested it, get on it.
Children’s health: Keep your kids safe from ticks this summer

By Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital
Jul 17, 2025 4:11 pm - As summertime family activities are in full swing, simultaneously, so is tick season. And while most tick bites are harmless, some ticks can spread diseases like Lyme disease. Knowing how to protect your kids, check for ticks and respond to bites can help keep your family safe.
Ask the doctors: Heat exhaustion, heat stroke require medical intervention

By Drs. Eve Glazier and Elizabeth Ko
Jul 17, 2025 4:10 pm - Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are dangerous illnesses. Know the symptoms like dizziness and high body temperature, and seek emergency care if symptoms persist.
12 hours of running: Man completes 54-mile Des Plaines River Trail in a single push

By Kim Mikus
Jul 16, 2025 2:50 pm - Scott Drews spent last summer chasing a personal challenge. After months of training, he ran the entire 54.5-mile Des Plaines River Trail — start to finish — in a single day.
Ask the doctors: It’s crucial to use sterilized water for nasal irrigation

By Drs. Eve Glazier and Elizabeth Ko
Jul 11, 2025 8:28 am - When performing nasal irrigation, it is crucial that you use sterilized water to avoid infections, or worse.
Patient advocate: Mild or severe, headaches are just that

By Teri (Dreher) Frykenberg
Jul 11, 2025 8:21 am - It’s safe to say that pretty much everyone has experienced a headache at one time or another. For most people, headaches are a minor annoyance, which can be addressed with a bit of over-the-counter pain reliever and maybe a nap. For some people, however, they are debilitating.
Children’s health: Tips for managing back-to-school anxiety

By Dr. Darrian Murphy
Jul 11, 2025 8:16 am - It’s hard to believe, but the back-to-school season is just around the corner. This time of year is filled with many emotions for both parents and children. Remember that it’s important to avoid projecting your stress onto your child.
Des Plaines man shares value of exercise for living with Parkinson’s

By Dan Brown
Jul 11, 2025 8:11 am - Guest columnist Dan Brown: A variety of exercises like jogging, biking, boxing and more is helping fight symptoms and fatigue from Parkinson’s disease. The disease may be incurable but it is not a death sentence, especially for those who stay active and positive.

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