Articles filed under Health Crises
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Study: Teen obesity surgery benefits last at least 3 yearsNov 06, 2015 6:00 am - The largest, longest study of teen obesity surgery shows huge weight loss and health gains can last at least three years, and many say it's worth the risks. "I feel awes...
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Most chicken, turkey farms affected by bird flu can restockNov 06, 2015 6:00 am - DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Most commercial chicken and turkey farms that were infected by the bird flu have been cleared to restock, agriculture officials said Friday, but ...
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Study: Nearly half of US pregnant women gain too much weightNov 05, 2015 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Nearly half of U.S. moms gain too much weight during pregnancy, according to a government study released Thursday. Putting on too many extra pounds durin...
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How should we react to Fox Lake officer's suicide?Nov 05, 2015 4:00 am - Wednesday's shocking revelation that beloved Fox Lake police Lt. Charles Joseph “G.I. Joe” Gliniewicz was a common thief who orchestrated his sad suicide to look like th...
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Report: At least one case of whooping cough at Palatine High SchoolNov 05, 2015 12:00 am - At least one case of whooping cough has been reported at Palatine High School, the Cook County Department of Public Health reported Thursday. Palatine-Schaumburg Townshi...
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Study: New docs' suicidal thoughts eased with online therapyNov 04, 2015 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Doctors-in-training face long, stressful hours, sleepless nights and a high risk of depression and suicidal thoughts, but often are too stoic and time-sta...
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'Still Alice' author speaks about Alzheimer's in Arlington HeightsNov 03, 2015 4:33 am - Talking about Alzheimer's disease might be the first step to finding a cure, or at least to finding a better way to connect with loved ones living with the disease, auth...
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New push for pint-sized medical devices to treat sick kidsNov 02, 2015 6:00 am - WASHINGTON - Improvise isn't a word parents want to hear from their kid's doctor. Yet pediatric specialists too often have to jury-rig care because many of the medical d...
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Studies raise questions about impact of menu calorie countsNov 02, 2015 6:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - Tracking calories at chain restaurants is supposed to become easier next year, but new studies raise questions about whether the counts actually make a...
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Many teen sex assault victims get subpar ER care, study saysNov 02, 2015 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Many sexually assaulted teens seeking emergency room care don't receive recommended tests and prevention treatments for pregnancy and venereal disease, ac...