Articles filed under Health
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Ask the doctors: Itchy scalp could be a fungal infectionSep 19, 2025 8:57 am - Writer is frustrated by persistent scalp bumps and itching. The doctors recommend exploring antifungal treatment, and even getting a second opinion.
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Children’s Health: When a tummy ache is more than a tummy acheSep 19, 2025 8:56 am - Stomach aches are some of the most common health issues children face on a regular basis. But it can often be difficult for parents to differentiate between gastrointestinal (GI) problems, which may require professional medical help, and ones that may only need over-the-counter medication.
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‘Catalyst for good’: Presidents Cup, Medinah leaders announce six-figure donation for DuPage’s Crisis Recovery CenterSep 16, 2025 4:05 pm - Presidents Cup organizers have announced a $250,000 donation for the newly opened DuPage County Crisis Recovery Center in Wheaton — an “important vote of confidence,” County Board Chair Deb Conroy said.
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Journey of Hope launches ‘Rise Above’ mental health ministrySep 12, 2025 10:31 pm - Journey of Hope United Methodist Church in Elgin is launching a new ministry called "Rise Above" to offer support for mental health and healing.
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Pritzker issues executive order to ensure access to vaccines this fallSep 12, 2025 2:49 pm - An executive order signed Friday by Gov. JB Pritzker aims to ensure Illinois residents have access to the appropriate vaccines ahead of the fall respiratory virus season.
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Lombard senior fair returns with DMV services, free health screeningsSep 12, 2025 1:42 pm - Lombard’s Senior Fair will offer free health screenings, flu shuts and access to resources when the popular event returns next month.
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What you should know about burned foods and cancer riskSep 12, 2025 7:54 am - Many of us love our seared steaks and grilled burgers and hot dogs. But when it comes to these blackened, charred and smoked meats, moderation is key, some experts said.
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As world gets hotter, Americans are turning to more sugar, study findsSep 12, 2025 7:52 am - Global warming in the United States is amping up the country's sweet tooth, a new study found.
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‘Listen to your body’: 5 warning signs of a heart attackSep 12, 2025 7:50 am - Heart attacks occur when blood flow to the heart stops or slows, often because a plaque rupture causes a blood clot that blocks a coronary artery, cardiologists say. But not all heart attacks are the same, and there are other warning signs people don’t typically think of.
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Children’s Health: Simple steps to help kids thrive this school yearSep 12, 2025 7:49 am - The return to school can be exciting, but it also brings new challenges for families. Experts from Lurie Children’s Primary Care — Town and Country say that with a few simple steps, parents can make the back-to-school transition smoother and set their children up for success.