Articles filed under Health
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Winfield Marine Corps veteran recovers from brain injuries with service dog’s helpJan 20, 2025 10:58 am - The Winfield Marine veteran didn't leave his house for four years due to PTSD and a brain tumor, until connecting with a service dog gave him purpose and landed him on “The Drew Barrymore Show.”
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Patient advocate: What to ask when considering outpatient surgeryJan 19, 2025 8:26 am - Having cataract surgery? Chances are it will be at a stand-alone ambulatory surgery center. Ditto for joint replacements, tonsillectomies, colonoscopies and other procedures. If an outpatient procedure is in your future, give yourself peace of mind by asking a few questions first.
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Whooping cough cases surging in suburbsJan 17, 2025 5:45 pm - Whooping cough cases are surging in the suburbs and throughout Illinois after lockdown lows. Vaccinations are urged to combat further spread.
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Ask the doctors: Knee replacement can help with range of motion, painJan 16, 2025 4:36 pm - Doctors explain how partial and full knee replacements work, and how they can affect your every day life.
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Grief & healing: Cooking lessons teach how to keep life simpleJan 16, 2025 3:32 pm - My husband, Baheej, enjoyed good meals, and was a very good cook. He made delicious but very uncomplicated dishes. I learned a lot about cooking from him. And every time I make one his favorites, I silently thank him and remember sharing it with him.
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Children’s Health: What parents need to know about whooping coughJan 16, 2025 3:28 pm - Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory infection that attacks the lining of the breathing passages. People can get whooping cough any time of year, but generally infections are seen in late summer and fall.
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Grief & healing: Keeping in touchJan 11, 2025 6:00 am - It's very important to keep in touch with old friends and relatives. Continuity in our friendships and relationships make life richer.
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Microaggressions during pregnancy and delivery later linked to higher blood pressureJan 10, 2025 3:13 am - Experiencing microaggressions based on gender and race while receiving care during pregnancy and delivery may be linked to higher blood pressure postpartum, new research suggests.
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Five resolutions for your child’s new yearJan 10, 2025 2:32 am - Helping your child make healthy, positive resolutions for a better 2025 can be a great exercise for the entire family.
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The job you never applied for: Caring for adult sibling with mental health issuesJan 09, 2025 11:19 pm - Siblings may find themselves in the unenviable position of having to manage the care and life events of a sibling facing mental illness. Here's a guide to help you manage the task.