Articles filed under Health
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Students honor Arlington Heights organ donor who helped save livesApr 16, 2019 1:00 am - Students, many wearing the color green, filled the gymnasium of South Middle School in Arlington Heights Tuesday to promote organ donation and remember a classmate's bro...
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CDC reports 90 new measles cases as outbreak approaches recordApr 15, 2019 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - For the third week in a row, U.S. health officials have added dozens of new reports to the year's list of confirmed measles cases, bringing the total to 555...
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Brain zaps boost memory in people over 60, study findsApr 13, 2019 6:00 am - NEW YORK - Zapping the brains of people over 60 with a mild electrical current improved a form of memory enough that they performed like people in their 20s, a new study...
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Constable: Girl with autism shares art — and joy — with patientsApr 13, 2019 2:00 am - As a toddler, Mackenzie Collins not only devoured children's books, but she loved to add a bit of herself to the stories with a crayon. “A lot of parents are like, 'No! ...
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Arlington Heights families run and walk to raise funds for District 25Apr 13, 2019 1:00 am - Some 500 students and adults in bright orange T-shirts - just one of several layers - braved cool temperatures early Saturday morning in a fun run to raise money for Arl...
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Fox Trot 5K and 10K races kick off Aprll 27 in BataviaApr 11, 2019 11:00 pm - Lace up your running shoes and bring the family to the friendliest race on the Fox River. The Batavia Mothers' Club Foundation invites you to participate in the 19th an...
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Aurora University discussion centers around PTSD in all walks of lifeApr 10, 2019 5:33 am - Friends have asked Army veteran Mike Barbour if he ever wants to return to Vietnam for a visit after serving there 51 years ago. His response: "No. I go there every nigh...
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Being blind is no deterrent for Addison Trail runner ZunigaApr 10, 2019 1:00 am - No one has to be left behind, Celsa Zuniga said. Everyone must have an opportunity. Her son, Daniel, is seizing his. A blind student in Addison Trail's School Associatio...
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How measles spread and other frequently asked questions about the diseaseApr 09, 2019 1:00 am - The United States is experiencing its second-highest number of measles cases in nearly two decades. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the diagnosed cas...
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Pritzker to sign 'Tobacco 21' legislation on purchases into law SundayApr 06, 2019 1:00 am - Gov. J.B. Pritzker will sign into law a statewide initiative that raises from 18 to 21 the minimum age to purchase tobacco products. The signing ceremony Sunday in Chica...