Articles filed under Health
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Constable: Antioch mom spurs Down syndrome networkMar 21, 2016 1:00 am - After a tense pregnancy that included a stress test, a miscarriage scare and fears about a potential heart ailment, Jenny and Nicolino Di Benedetto of Antioch were ready...
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Heartland Blood Centers Answers Call to Send Blood Products to Puerto RicoMar 20, 2016 11:00 pm - Heartland Blood Centers announced today it is part of a network of other blood centers in the country who are sending blood products to Puerto Rico to ensure a safe bloo...
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Couch to 5K Week 5 tip: Pacing and breathingMar 20, 2016 6:33 am - This week's workout: Walk 3 min/Run 7 min for 30 minutes By Nick Hurley Dick Pond As you begin to run more and walk less, you may have more questions about how fast you ...
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Alexa voice software to offer Fitbit progress updatesMar 19, 2016 6:12 am - NEW YORK - Alexa, what can you tell me about my health? Amazon's voice assistant will now tell you how well you slept and how much more exercise you need - at least if y...
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Life Spine sees 45 percemt increase in sales in six monthsMar 18, 2016 1:00 am - HUNTLEY - Life Spine, a medical device company that designs, develops, manufactures and markets products for the surgical treatment of spinal disorders, announced today ...
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Free assessments, treatment offered during Problem Gambling Awareness MonthMar 17, 2016 11:00 pm - March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, and this year's theme, "Problem Gambling: Have the Conversation," focuses on the importance of an open dialogue and candid dis...
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Baxter to sell off shares of BaxaltaMar 17, 2016 1:00 am - BANNOCKBURN - Baxter International will sell some of its shares of Baxalta to pay down debt, Baxalta announced today. Baxalta, which split from Baxter in 2015, will hold...
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Presence Health plans 250 layoffs to cut costsMar 17, 2016 1:00 am - Chicago-based Presence Health, which includes hospitals in Elgin, Des Plaines and Aurora, plans to lay off about 250 employees over the next three months, according to t...
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Naperville massage therapist's book compiles vets' stories to promote healingMar 16, 2016 5:17 am - A book of 10 veterans' stories compiled by a Naperville massage therapist is now for sale, putting experiences of "service, courage and resilience" into the world to sup...
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DuPage ranks as healthiest county in Illinois; Lake, McHenry crack top 10.Mar 16, 2016 1:00 am - DuPage County residents live in the healthiest community in the state. In fact, suburban collar counties took three of the top 10 ratings, according to new health rankin...