Articles filed under Health Crises
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Health officials say be wary of West Nile virusJul 03, 2017 1:00 am - The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is reminding residents to "Fight the Bite" and protect themselves and their families from West Nile virus, ...
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Congo declares end to Ebola outbreak after 4 deathsJul 01, 2017 7:00 am - KINSHASA, Congo (AP) - Congo's health minister has declared an end to the country's Ebola outbreak. Health Minister Oly Ilunga Kalenga said in a statement Saturday that ...
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Safety officials demonstrate dangers of fireworksJun 30, 2017 1:00 am - Sometimes the same parent who would judiciously warn a young child away from a hot oven would also casually hand that child a sparkler on Independence Day, not realizing...
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Doping drug gives no edge to serious cyclists in studyJun 29, 2017 7:00 am - The blood booster at the heart of the Lance Armstrong doping scandal does not improve real-world cycling performance, according to the most rigorous study yet of how the...
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Science Says: Pregnant or trying? Don't let Zika guard downJun 29, 2017 7:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - The Zika virus may not seem as big a threat as last summer but don't let your guard down - especially if you're pregnant or trying to be. While cases o...
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Oregon infant's illness prompts warning about placenta pillsJun 29, 2017 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Health officials are warning new moms about the potential dangers of taking pills made from their placenta, after an Oregon infant's infection was tied t...
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Constable: After nearly dying, former top MLB prospect becomes motivational speakerJun 29, 2017 5:30 am - As the hardest-throwing pitcher in college baseball in 1995, Alvie Shepherd dreamed of playing baseball for his hometown Chicago Cubs. Now he's grateful simply to be ali...
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FDA takes steps to boost generic competition, limit pricesJun 27, 2017 7:00 am - The Food and Drug Administration said it's taking steps to boost the number of generic prescription drugs on the market in an effort to make medicines more affordable an...
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Merck says new type of cholesterol drug worked in big studyJun 27, 2017 7:00 am - TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - Merck & Co. said Tuesday that a new type of cholesterol drug reduced heart attacks, deaths and other complications of heart disease in a huge, late-...
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Vernon Hills may be next to raise age to buy tobacco to 21Jun 23, 2017 1:00 am - Vernon Hills likely will become the next Lake County community to raise the permitted age to buy tobacco products to 21 rather than 18. The village board has directed an...