Articles filed under Health
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CDC delays publishing report showing covid vaccine benefitsApr 09, 2026 3:36 pm - The acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has delayed publication of a CDC report showing the covid-19 vaccine cut the likelihood of emergency department visits and hospitalizations for healthy adults last winter by about half, according to two scientists familiar with the decision.
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Wheaton eyes ban on sale of delta-8 THC, ‘gas station heroin’ and other productsApr 07, 2026 6:00 pm - Wheaton is poised to join an increasing number of suburban towns in banning the sale of certain psychoactive products that are typically available at gas stations and vape shops.
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Illinois considers abortion assistance for people with little or no insuranceApr 06, 2026 1:10 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker and Democrats have added a new abortion access measure to their agenda that would allow people with limited or no insurance to get financial assistance for abortion care in Illinois.
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These tiny changes might lengthen your lifeApr 03, 2026 9:09 am - In a new study involving tens of thousands of men and women, Australian researchers determined that adding about five minutes of sleep, two minutes of exercise and half a serving of vegetables a day to people’s normal routines could be expected to add a year or more to lifespans.
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How to cut your risk of traveler’s diarrhea by more than halfApr 03, 2026 9:08 am - Around 1 in 3 people traveling abroad will get diarrhea, most commonly within the first week of the trip. That’s an enormous number of vacationers who end up instead as … party poopers. Luckily, bismuth subsalicylate can help you feel better.
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Check your numbers: What high blood pressure does to your bodyApr 03, 2026 9:05 am - Nearly half of adults in the United States have hypertension, or high blood pressure — but many of them, an estimated 11 million people, don’t know it. The condition is a leading cause of preventable death, increasing the risk of heart disease, kidney disease and stroke.
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Ask the doctors: Neuropathy has many causes beyond diabetesApr 03, 2026 9:02 am - Neuropathy is a condition in which the nerves in the body no longer function properly. It can occur due to physical damage to the nerve itself. It can also be from metabolic causes such as diabetes, autoimmune or inflammatory conditions and infection.
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Patient advocate: In health coverage, the details matterApr 03, 2026 9:01 am - When it comes to your health insurance, whether private or government-provided, not paying attention to the details can be costly.
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Children’s health: Warm weather safety tips for active kidsApr 03, 2026 8:59 am - The joys of warmer weather bring the possibility of injuries that can pop up as kids get more active. Here are a few ways to help keep your children safe during these warmer months.
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Helping kids handle big feelings: GPS event offers coping strategies for young childrenMar 30, 2026 12:50 pm - GPS Parent Series presents "Coping Skills to Address Anger and Challenging Feelings" on April 9 via Zoom with licensed mental health counselor Janine Halloran as part of the Week of the Young Child celebration.