Articles filed under Health
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Glen Ellyn resident first human case of West Nile in DuPageJul 24, 2025 1:15 pm - Public health officials have announced the first human case of West Nile virus in DuPage County this year.
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Patient advocate: Radon: odorless, colorless, dangerousJul 17, 2025 4:13 pm - It’s been well established that cigarette smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer. The second leading cause may surprise you. It’s radon. And if you haven’t tested your home for radon recently, or have never tested it, get on it.
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Children’s health: Keep your kids safe from ticks this summerJul 17, 2025 4:11 pm - As summertime family activities are in full swing, simultaneously, so is tick season. And while most tick bites are harmless, some ticks can spread diseases like Lyme disease. Knowing how to protect your kids, check for ticks and respond to bites can help keep your family safe.
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Ask the doctors: Heat exhaustion, heat stroke require medical interventionJul 17, 2025 4:10 pm - Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are dangerous illnesses. Know the symptoms like dizziness and high body temperature, and seek emergency care if symptoms persist.
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12 hours of running: Man completes 54-mile Des Plaines River Trail in a single pushJul 16, 2025 2:50 pm - Scott Drews spent last summer chasing a personal challenge. After months of training, he ran the entire 54.5-mile Des Plaines River Trail — start to finish — in a single day.
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Ask the doctors: It’s crucial to use sterilized water for nasal irrigationJul 11, 2025 8:28 am - When performing nasal irrigation, it is crucial that you use sterilized water to avoid infections, or worse.
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Patient advocate: Mild or severe, headaches are just thatJul 11, 2025 8:21 am - It’s safe to say that pretty much everyone has experienced a headache at one time or another. For most people, headaches are a minor annoyance, which can be addressed with a bit of over-the-counter pain reliever and maybe a nap. For some people, however, they are debilitating.
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Children’s health: Tips for managing back-to-school anxietyJul 11, 2025 8:16 am - It’s hard to believe, but the back-to-school season is just around the corner. This time of year is filled with many emotions for both parents and children. Remember that it’s important to avoid projecting your stress onto your child.
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Des Plaines man shares value of exercise for living with Parkinson’sJul 11, 2025 8:11 am - Guest columnist Dan Brown: A variety of exercises like jogging, biking, boxing and more is helping fight symptoms and fatigue from Parkinson’s disease. The disease may be incurable but it is not a death sentence, especially for those who stay active and positive.
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How to find mental health care in underserved communitiesJul 02, 2025 4:36 pm - Even if you have commercial insurance, finding care for common mental health challenges or a mental health crisis isn’t easy. And people living in minority or underserved communities typically experience longer wait times and a greater shortage of hospital beds.