Articles filed under Health Crises
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Vaping illnesses in US still rising, though at slower paceNov 14, 2019 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - The number of vaping illnesses in the U.S. is still rising, but at a slower pace. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday said another...
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Old dogs, new tricks: 10,000 pets needed for scienceNov 14, 2019 6:00 am - SEATTLE (AP) - Can old dogs teach us new tricks? Scientists are looking for 10,000 pets for the largest-ever study of aging in canines. They hope to shed light on human ...
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Governor says he'll sign insulin price cap approved by legislatureNov 14, 2019 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - A cap on prescription insulin costs for some health insurance plans is headed to Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who said Thursday he looks forward to signing the meas...
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US superbug infections rising, but deaths are fallingNov 13, 2019 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Drug-resistant 'œsuperbug'ť infections have been called a developing nightmare that could set medicine back a century, making conquered germs once again ...
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Clarification: Sports Concussions-Kids storyNov 12, 2019 6:00 am - In a story Nov. 11, The Associated Press reported that new guidance from an expert panel's consensus statement on concussions shows there isn't enough solid evidence to ...
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More whooping cough cases at Stevenson High SchoolNov 12, 2019 12:00 am - Two more Stevenson High School students have been diagnosed with pertussis, also known as whooping cough, school officials announced Tuesday. That brings the total numb...
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Cholesterol levels dropping in US, but many still need careNov 11, 2019 6:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - Some good health news: Americans' cholesterol levels are dropping, and more people at especially high risk are getting treatment. Researchers say Monda...
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Mental health forum at Stevenson HighNov 10, 2019 12:00 am - Stevenson High School's Peer Helpers group will hold a forum about mental health and suicide prevention on Wednesday. The discussion is set for 6:30 p.m. in the West Aud...
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US officials identify 'strong culprit' in vaping illnessesNov 08, 2019 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. health officials announced a breakthrough Friday into the cause of a mysterious outbreak of vaping illnesses, reporting they have a "very strong cul...
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Donation to fight polio made in honor of longtime Wheeling RotarianNov 08, 2019 12:00 am - The family of longtime Wheeling Rotarian Jack Blane has announced a $500,000 donation to help eliminate polio - a gift that will be matched 2-to-1 by the Bill & Melinda ...