Articles filed under Health
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Nara Organics recalls baby formula sold at Target after multistate infant botulism outbreakJun 14, 2026 4:14 pm - SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Nara Organics recalled its organic baby formula sold nationwide in Target stores and online Saturday after a multistate outbreak of infant botulism, ...
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3 health benefits of marriage — and an important catchJun 14, 2026 7:56 am - Relationships — whether romantic, platonic or familial — are powerful contributors to well-being. Having close social ties and support can improve health and maybe even increase longevity. However, some research suggests that being married could come with specific health-related benefits.
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Hanger Clinic in Schaumburg hosts rehab boot camp for above-knee double amputeesJun 12, 2026 4:41 pm - A nationally renowned integrated care center in Schaumburg for prosthetic and orthopedic patients spent Thursday and Friday dedicated exclusively to people who make up no more than 3% of the amputee population.
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Ibuprofen vs. acetaminophen: Which pain reliever should you use?Jun 12, 2026 11:17 am - While both acetaminophen and ibuprofen can relieve pain and reduce fevers, the science suggests there are times when one may have an advantage over the other.
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How to reduce back pain while you are sleepingJun 12, 2026 11:16 am - Climbing into bed at night should feel like a welcome relief. But for people with back pain, the discomfort doesn’t necessarily stop just because the day is ending. Luckily, there’s a simple step you can take, and all you need is a pillow.
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When common behaviors become addictionsJun 12, 2026 11:14 am - Pay attention to your college or high school student’s behaviors, especially now that summer break has arrived. If they’re spending too many hours gaming or spending money unwisely while letting other responsibilities go, you may be seeing an emerging mental health condition known as a process addiction.
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Ask the doctors: HIPAA gives you the right to see your medical recordsJun 12, 2026 11:12 am - Under HIPAA, you are entitled to view your medical test results. This includes laboratory tests, imaging studies, pathology reports, genetic test results and doctors' notes.
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Good vibrations: Accessorize with earplugs at concerts this summer to protect your hearingJun 12, 2026 11:11 am - Concerts offer that rare, visceral opportunity to hear your favorite song sung live — really, really loud. Quieting the music with a pair of earplugs might seem to undermine the whole point. But experts say earplugs turn the volume down, not off.
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Mount Prospect foot doctor keeping close eye on World CupJun 10, 2026 1:03 pm - A Mount Prospect podiatrist will be watching the South Korea team’s fortunes in the upcoming World Cup with a special interest.
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Kane County to host free webinars on childhood trauma, separation anxiety, and caregiver burnoutJun 05, 2026 7:26 pm - This June, the Kane County Health Department is are offering two free virtual webinars designed to help parents, caregivers, educators, and professionals better understand and support the mental health and emotional well-being of young children.