Articles filed under Health
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Researchers test device to help deaf children detect soundsFeb 12, 2015 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON (AP) - At age 3, Angelica Lopez is helping to break a sound barrier for deaf children. Born without working auditory nerves, she can detect sounds for the fir...
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Berlin measles traced to refugees, but 2 cases linked to USFeb 12, 2015 10:00 pm - BERLIN (AP) - A spike of measles infections in Berlin has been traced to unvaccinated refugees, but at least two cases appear to have come from the United States, author...
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Veterans benefits explained Saturday at Des Planies American Legion postFeb 12, 2015 12:00 am - Des Plaines American Legion Post 36 will host a program Saturday explaining the rights and benefits to which all veterans are entitled, organizers said. The free program...
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Health care enrollment events in Des Plaines and Wheeling through SundayFeb 12, 2015 12:00 am - Residents will be able to enroll in federal health insurance at special events scheduled through Sunday at libraries in Des Plaines and Wheeling. Get Covered America is ...
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ECC offers measles vaccine todayFeb 12, 2015 12:00 am - A confirmed measles case in an Elgin Community College student will fuel 200 measles vaccine shots for students and staff who may have been exposed to the infected stude...
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Health-conscious firms develop hub in Arlington Hts.Feb 12, 2015 12:00 am - A community of health-conscious businesses is growing and supporting one another in downtown Arlington Heights. With Pure Juice Cafe, Pulsation Yoga and Rush Performance...
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AP Exclusive: Disney gave input on measles health messagesFeb 11, 2015 10:00 pm - ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - As the measles outbreak spread last month, Disneyland executives sent a series of emails to California health officials asking them to emphasize t...
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As sign-up deadline nears, a new risk for Obama health lawFeb 11, 2015 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON (AP) - Thousands of people signing up for health insurance this weekend may not realize it, but their coverage under President Barack Obama's law could be sho...
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Study ties more deaths, types of disease, to smokingFeb 10, 2015 10:00 pm - Breast cancer, prostate cancer, and even routine infections. A new report ties these and other maladies to smoking and says an additional 60,000 to 120,000 deaths each y...
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Sunday deadline driving health law sign-ups for 2015Feb 10, 2015 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON (AP) - Ahead of a Sunday deadline, consumers are stepping up to enroll for 2015 coverage under President Barack Obama's health care law, administration offici...