Articles filed under Health
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Things to do March 10-16: Suburban St. Patrick's Day parades, races and moreMar 06, 2023 10:00 pm - By Luke Zurawski lzurawski@dailyherald.com Before Friday The Orchid Show, Magnified: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through March 26 at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 La...
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Akorn's closing may prolong asthma med shortages, but treatment options still availableMar 03, 2023 12:00 am - The sudden closure last week of a Gurnee-based pharmaceutical company may prolong shortages of treatments for RSV and asthma. Akorn, which operated manufacturing plants ...
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Indian Prairie Unit District 204 to hold Mental Health Symposium March 4Feb 27, 2023 10:00 pm - Indian Prairie Unit District 204 is hosting its first Mental Health Symposium from 8 a.m. to 12:30 pm. Saturday, March 4, at Metea Valley High School, 1801 N. Eola Road ...
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Geneva nonprofit Fox Valley Hands of Hope shifts mission to grief counseling, mental health aidFeb 24, 2023 5:00 am - As more for-profit hospice programs became available and state certification regulations for that type of care created more challenges in the past few years, the not-for...
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Geneva woman example of why quick action can save lives after a heart attackFeb 21, 2023 5:00 am - Geneva resident Sue Burton was walking her dog in December when she began to feel a little flushed and dizzy. After her vision began blurring, she sat down in a neighbor...
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There are different types, and intensities, of griefFeb 18, 2023 6:00 am - I've written about the many sources of grief. There is also a complex mix of "types" and intensity of grief. As it turns out, grief has many faces, and many ups and down...
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Fetterman draws praise for getting help for depressionFeb 17, 2023 12:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - When Patrick Kennedy was in Congress, he would sneak in his treatments for substance abuse over the holidays, in between congressional work periods. An...
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Mental health becomes routine: Buffalo Grove man uses standup comedy to share struggles, promote treatmentFeb 13, 2023 4:30 am - Yash Hatkar's journey in standup comedy began at what he planned to be his life's end. After years of struggling with sexual identity issues and obsessive-compulsive dis...
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Run for the STARS 5K returns for its 20th year May 20Feb 12, 2023 10:00 pm - This year, the STARS Disability Ministry is celebrating 20 years of "Run for the STARS: More Than A Race." The 5K run will be at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 20. Sign up at run...
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Eye drops linked to US drug-resistant bacteria outbreakFeb 02, 2023 12:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials are advising people to stop using over-the-counter eye drops that have been linked to an outbreak of drug-resistant infections. The...