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Largest known US cyclospora outbreak has now spread to nine states, including IllinoisJul 25, 2026 2:01 pm - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has linked four additional states to a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak traced to shredded iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico.
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‘When in doubt, stay out’: Experts warn about potential toxic algal blooms in local watersJul 25, 2026 12:15 pm - Local and state experts warn: Keep yourself and pets out of algae-laden waterways. because sometimes, where there is algae, there are also toxin-emitting bacteria.
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There’s a new way to treat sprains. Hint: Ice is out.Jul 24, 2026 8:25 am - For decades, at-home treatments for common, non-traumatic sports or similar injuries, such as sprains, centered on rest, ice, compression and elevation. But there’s growing evidence that the full RICE approach may, in fact, impede recovery, not speed it.
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What a podiatrist really thinks about flip-flopsJul 24, 2026 8:19 am - A podiatrist says that having a variety of comfortable footwear options is a good strategy to maintain foot health — and for many people, that strategy can include flip-flops.
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7 things a morning headache can reveal about your healthJul 24, 2026 8:17 am - Waking up to a throbbing headache is never a pleasant way to start the day. Around one in 13 people experience recurring morning headaches, research suggests, with women and those between the ages of 45 and 64 more likely to have them.
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Ask the doctors: Waking with numb limbs often the result of sleep positionJul 24, 2026 8:15 am - Temporary nerve compression due to your sleeping position can cause numbness when you first wake up.
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Patient advocate: The gland guys don’t want to talk aboutJul 24, 2026 8:13 am - For something the size of a walnut, the prostate looms large in men’s imaginations and concerns as they age. That said, a recently published report said only about 6% of men talk to their doctors about prostate cancer screening.
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Children’s health: How to protect your family from bug bites and stingsJul 24, 2026 8:11 am - According to the pest control company Orkin, Chicago ranks second in the country for mosquito activity, highlighting how families across Chicagoland may need to be more diligent in protecting themselves from all the bites and stings that are out there.
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FDA panel narrowly backs unapproved peptide drug touted by Joe Rogan and other influencersJul 23, 2026 5:01 pm - Health advisers met Thursday to review more than a half-dozen peptides, unproven substances that have become a growing wellness trend despite little evidence they are safe or effective.
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708 Mental Health referendum approved for November ballot in Downers Grove TownshipJul 21, 2026 8:58 pm - Downers Grove Township residents successfully petitioned to place a referendum on the November 2026 ballot that would establish a 708 Community Mental Health Board, funded by a small property tax (approximately $67 annually for a $400,000 home), to provide comprehensive mental health, developmental disability, and substance use disorder services exclusively for township residents.
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