Articles filed under Health
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Grief & healing: Pondering the possibilities after the death of a petMar 08, 2025 8:30 am - Grief can often involve grieving the loss of a beloved pet. The bond can be so strong that people may wonder, and some even report, communication with a pet after they die.
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Ascension Behavioral Health Hospital in Hoffman Estates recognized for 5-star qualityMar 07, 2025 3:50 pm - Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital in Hoffman Estates was recently recognized as a 5-Star overall quality of care award recipient for inpatient behavioral health services in its Center for Addiction Medicine and Older Adult Unit by PRC, a leader in the healthcare intelligence space.
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When to worry about someone who is isolatingMar 06, 2025 11:37 pm - Isolation can be comforting but prolonged withdrawal may indicate mental health issues like depression. How to know when it’s time to intervene.
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Women still face disparities in health careMar 02, 2025 8:14 am - Is your doctor ignoring your symptoms? How women can advocate for themselves, get a diagnosis and receive the treatment they need.
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Keeping kids safe from measlesMar 02, 2025 8:13 am - Measles is highly contagious and can cause serious complications. Getting your child vaccinated will protect not only them but also others in the community, especially those with weakened immune systems.
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As U.S. sees rough flu season, what’s happening in the suburbs?Mar 01, 2025 12:45 pm - This flu season has been brutal nationally, and though Illinois is faring better than some of its neighbors, experts say if you still haven’t gotten your flu shot yet, it’s not too late.
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Grief & healing: The next holidayMar 01, 2025 6:00 am - Holidays should be celebrated and they provide a great opportunity to be part of the community.
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Calf pain could be indicator of peripheral artery diseaseFeb 28, 2025 4:30 am - A runner who was getting calf pains while running was surprised when her doctor wanted to check for arterial disease.
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Clinic memorializing Arlington Heights deacon to open soon in UgandaFeb 26, 2025 7:31 pm - After a lifetime helping people in need and ministering in Uganda, Deacon Patrick Sheehan’s legacy clinic will open next month, helping impoverished mothers and babies.
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Weight-loss drugs aren’t just slimming waists. They’re shifting the economy.Feb 24, 2025 11:54 am - Roughly 16 million people — that’s 6% of American adults — taking GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, and their collective purchasing power has the potential to profoundly reshape the economy in the coming years, experts say.