Articles filed under Health
-
Relocated Golden Corridor Family YMCA set to open in Schaumburg June 1May 12, 2026 10:33 am - The Golden Corridor Family YMCA’s Schaumburg location that shut down in the autumn of 2024 will reopen at its new site in the village on Monday, June 1.
-
Ask the doctors: Keep dancing to preserve memoryMay 11, 2026 6:00 am - Regular dancing may significantly lower dementia risk, with research suggesting it boosts brain health by combining physical activity, memory, coordination and social engagement.
-
Experts wonder ‘Where is the CDC?’ as a hantavirus outbreak unfolds on a cruise shipMay 09, 2026 2:07 pm - In the midst of a hantavirus outbreak that involves Americans and is making headlines around the world, the U.S. government's top public health agency, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has been uncharacteristically missing in action, according to a number of experts.
-
White House prepares to replace FDA leader Marty Makary amid agency turmoilMay 08, 2026 4:12 pm - The White House has signed off on a plan to replace Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary after months of turmoil at the agency and criticism of some of his decisions, according to two individuals who spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe internal operations.
-
A leap forward: Hearing aids made huge difference in ballet dancer’s lifeMay 08, 2026 9:45 am - Sara Mearns was missing her cues. She couldn't hear what her dance partner was saying from across the studio. She was late for her entrances because the music sounded too soft. Without telling anyone, she finally made an appointment to get her hearing checked.
-
Ask the doctors: Involuntary flatulence could be result of muscle weakeningMay 08, 2026 9:30 am - Intestinal gas is a fact of life. It's a normal part of the process of digestion. And yet, social mores require that we handle intestinal gas quietly and discreetly. However, certain changes to the body — and even everyday movements — can make this difficult.
-
Children’s health: How to find mental health care for your childMay 08, 2026 9:30 am - Healthy mental and emotional development is vital for a healthy childhood. Today, children and teens are dealing with sources of stress that most parents never imagined, and it has become even more important for parents and caregivers to be aware of their children's mental and emotional needs and know how to support them.
-
How to deal with chronically negative peopleMay 08, 2026 9:15 am - We all know someone who seems to be an endless source of negativity. Therapists say there are strategies that can help someone who is stuck in a negative cycle, and you can set boundaries to protect your own mood. They also have advice if you’re the one who finds yourself feeling like a Debbie Downer.
-
Good to the last drop: Science-backed ways to make your coffee healthierMay 08, 2026 9:00 am - It’s wonderful when something we love shows us some love back. Coffee does this — and, for the most part, the science suggests it can be good for you. However, what we do with our coffee — how we brew it, when we drink it and what we put inside it — can have an impact on our health.
-
Schaumburg to hold Community Blood Drive May 14May 07, 2026 2:51 pm - The village of Schaumburg encourages the public to participate in the next Community Blood Drive from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 14 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 1320 W. Schaumburg Road.