Articles filed under Health
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Race to honor Lindenhurst woman killed in EthiopiaNov 03, 2017 1:00 am - A former Lindenhurst woman who was killed last year during civil unrest in Ethiopia will be memorialized with a 5K run in her hometown this month. The "Sharon Makes Us R...
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Chicago Cubs star Rizzo wins MLB's Clemente AwardOct 27, 2017 5:30 pm - HOUSTON - Anthony Rizzo is a cancer survivor and World Series champion. The Roberto Clemente Award is a trophy that will stand out for the Chicago Cubs slugger. "This is...
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Fentanyl in more than half of opioid deaths in 10 statesOct 27, 2017 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - A federal report says the powerful painkiller fentanyl was involved in more than half of the recent opioid overdose deaths in 10 states. The report relea...
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Trump opioid declaration: What suburban experts sayOct 26, 2017 1:00 am - The suburbs are not immune to the opioid crisis that was declared a national public health emergency Thursday by President Donald Trump. While Trump and his critics batt...
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Enrollment News To Bank On: Obamacare Is Still Here So It’s Time For Coverage CheckupOct 24, 2017 7:00 am - The open enrollment period begins in one week for 2018 marketplace coverage, but many consumers are confused about what to expect. No wonder! The Trump administration ha...
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Judge Questions Claims That Ceasing Obamacare Insurance Subsidies Hurts ConsumersOct 24, 2017 7:00 am - SAN FRANCISCO - A federal judge Monday expressed skepticism that President Donald Trump’s decision to halt certain health law insurance subsidies would cause consumers...
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At least 11 municipalities in state have raised tobacco sale age to 21Oct 24, 2017 5:30 am - Elk Grove Village isn't alone as it considers raising the minimum age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21. At least 11 Illinois municipalities including Chicago have m...
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Elk Grove Village tobacco sales ban proposal has retailers fumingOct 24, 2017 5:30 am - Taking a drag on his cigarette, Tony Tauer pondered the concept of banning tobacco sales in Elk Grove Village. "Any time government tries to tell people how to live thei...
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Walgreens stocking Narcan nasal spray in all pharmacies nationwideOct 24, 2017 1:00 am - As part of its comprehensive national plan to combat drug abuse, Walgreens is now stocking Narcan, an FDA-approved nasal form of naloxone, in all of its more than 8,000 ...
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Talk to explain aging brain to veterans in NapervilleOct 23, 2017 1:00 am - The effects of aging on the body are obvious, but the process of getting older can be just as transformative, if not more so, on the mind. A free program for veterans a...