Articles filed under Health
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‘Catalyst for good’: Presidents Cup, Medinah leaders announce six-figure donation for DuPage’s Crisis Recovery CenterSep 16, 2025 4:05 pm - Presidents Cup organizers have announced a $250,000 donation for the newly opened DuPage County Crisis Recovery Center in Wheaton — an “important vote of confidence,” County Board Chair Deb Conroy said.
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Journey of Hope launches ‘Rise Above’ mental health ministrySep 12, 2025 10:31 pm - Journey of Hope United Methodist Church in Elgin is launching a new ministry called "Rise Above" to offer support for mental health and healing.
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Pritzker issues executive order to ensure access to vaccines this fallSep 12, 2025 2:49 pm - An executive order signed Friday by Gov. JB Pritzker aims to ensure Illinois residents have access to the appropriate vaccines ahead of the fall respiratory virus season.
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Lombard senior fair returns with DMV services, free health screeningsSep 12, 2025 1:42 pm - Lombard’s Senior Fair will offer free health screenings, flu shuts and access to resources when the popular event returns next month.
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What you should know about burned foods and cancer riskSep 12, 2025 7:54 am - Many of us love our seared steaks and grilled burgers and hot dogs. But when it comes to these blackened, charred and smoked meats, moderation is key, some experts said.
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As world gets hotter, Americans are turning to more sugar, study findsSep 12, 2025 7:52 am - Global warming in the United States is amping up the country's sweet tooth, a new study found.
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‘Listen to your body’: 5 warning signs of a heart attackSep 12, 2025 7:50 am - Heart attacks occur when blood flow to the heart stops or slows, often because a plaque rupture causes a blood clot that blocks a coronary artery, cardiologists say. But not all heart attacks are the same, and there are other warning signs people don’t typically think of.
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Children’s Health: Simple steps to help kids thrive this school yearSep 12, 2025 7:49 am - The return to school can be exciting, but it also brings new challenges for families. Experts from Lurie Children’s Primary Care — Town and Country say that with a few simple steps, parents can make the back-to-school transition smoother and set their children up for success.
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Patient advocate: Advocates offer a different kind of concierge medicineSep 12, 2025 7:48 am - When you pay for a patient advocate, you can expect them to be there when you need them, anticipate your needs, cut through red tape and run interference with hospitals and insurance companies.
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Ask the doctors: Balloon mitral valvuloplasty can help with stenosisSep 12, 2025 7:46 am - A balloon mitral valvuloplasty is a minimally invasive surgery that alleviate the symptoms of mitral valve stenosis. Symptoms include dizziness, as well as shortness of breath, chest discomfort and fatigue. If successful, balloon valvuloplasty minimizes the risks of living with mitral valve stenosis.