Articles filed under Health
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Hanover Township funds local mental health servicesMay 30, 2025 5:40 pm - Hanover Township Mental Health Board meets May 27 to approve funding for the Ecker Center, Special Olympics of Illinois, PADS of Elgin, and Hanover Landing for various programs and services.
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Get the most out of your 15.7 minutes with the doctorMay 29, 2025 8:27 pm - The median face time with a doctor is 15.7 minutes, according to one study. Here are some tips to help you squeeze the most value out of even a brief appointment with a pressed-for-time health care practitioner.
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Alopecia areata triggered by immune responseMay 28, 2025 6:30 am - I am a healthy 23-year-old woman. I started noticing extra hairs in my brush, and then my mom found two bald spots on the back of my head. I did a telehealth appointment and they said it’s alopecia areata. What is that? Does the hair ever grow back? Will it happen again?
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Social media, body image and self-esteem: What’s the connection?May 28, 2025 5:00 am - Ever since social media burst on the scene in the early 2000s, parents and health experts have worried about the potential impact on kids, particularly those in their early teens. Now researchers are asking how the curated content kids see online makes them feel about themselves.
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‘Dirty dozen’ lists produce to clean extra carefullyMay 28, 2025 5:00 am - When people talk about the Dirty Dozen of produce, they are referring to a list of the vegetables and fruits that are the most likely to be contaminated by pesticide residue.
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Cuts to school mental health grants could trickle down to local districtsMay 26, 2025 11:19 am - The Trump administration's cancellation of mental health program grants could significantly impact suburban schools.
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Summer safety for kidsMay 22, 2025 9:29 pm - Soon school will be out for summer. That means schedules and activities will change and your child may be exposed to more risks. While you make plans to enjoy the outdoors with your family this summer, keep these safety tips in mind.
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Early signs of neurological disorders in infantsMay 22, 2025 8:52 pm - When babies are very young, their brains are growing fast. That’s why it’s important for parents to know what signs might indicate that something is off. Sometimes, neurological disorders impacting a baby’s brain, nerves or spinal cord can affect how a baby moves, learns or interacts with others.
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H. pylori can cause ulcers, lead to cancer screeningMay 21, 2025 10:22 pm - I was having stomach pain and some nausea. The doctor found bacteria in my stomach, and I was diagnosed with a gastric ulcer. Now I’m being told that I should get screened for stomach cancer. Is that really necessary? If I agree, what are the tests I will need to get?
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SamaraCare breakfast raises funds, awareness for women’s mental health careMay 21, 2025 12:01 am - Nearly 200 attended the SamaraCare Women in Touch Breakfast to support mental health care fee subsidies for women and children.