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How do drugs get their bizarre names?Sep 11, 2026 1:07 pm - Drug companies invest millions in naming medications, following strict FDA and EU regulations that prohibit names from resembling existing drugs, making medical claims, or promoting manufacturers, with rejections requiring costly renaming like Brintellix becoming Trintellix.
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Children’s health: Understanding the dangers of social media challenges for kidsSep 11, 2026 12:52 pm - The American Academy of Pediatrics warns about dangerous social media challenges that teens participate in, including the Benadryl challenge, cooking NyQuil chicken, and the blackout challenge.
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Second measles case reported in Kane CountySep 09, 2026 12:17 pm - A second case of measles has been reported in Kane County. The latest person diagnosed with measles was in contact with the first individual, according to a news release from the Kane County Health Department.
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Children’s health: Back-to-school tips for healthy phone useSep 04, 2026 2:16 pm - Research shows school phone policies reduce distractions during the school day. Help your kids prepare by practicing phone-free times at home and teaching them alternative coping strategies for boredom and stress.
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As demand for mental health services grows, providers turning to publicly funded 708 boardsSep 01, 2026 7:21 am - As mental health agencies in the suburbs scramble to find funding, they are turning to community mental health boards.
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Elk Grove Township panel rejects challenge to 708 board referendumAug 30, 2026 5:52 pm - An Elk Grove Township electoral panel has rejected an attempt to remove from the November ballot a referendum creating a township community mental health board.
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New flu vaccine comes with a dose of uncertaintyAug 24, 2026 5:41 am - The FDA approved Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine, which showed 27% more effectiveness than traditional shots. The formula also can be adjusted for new flu strains without the incubation period in chicken eggs necessary for traditional vaccines.
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Children’s health: Why poor air quality matters for kidsAug 21, 2026 4:22 pm - Children are more vulnerable to air pollution than adults because their lungs are still developing, they spend more time outdoors, and exposure can trigger inflammation and worsen respiratory conditions like asthma.
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‘They want to work’: Suburbanites with disabilities find opportunity at Carol Stream expoAug 20, 2026 7:03 pm - Hundreds, including two-legged, four-legged and wheelchair-propelled individuals, took in the exhibits at the event intended to empower people with disabilities.
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Mental health board question in Elk Grove Township on the ballot in NovemberAug 18, 2026 6:28 pm - The Elk Grove Township Board voted at the 11th hour on Monday to place a referendum question about establishing a township mental health board on the November ballot.
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