Articles filed under Health
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Shunned by adults, smartwatches take aim at kidsJul 19, 2014 7:31 am - NEW YORK - With smartwatches drawing lukewarm interest from most consumers, some technology companies are trying a fresh approach: market them to kids. LG Electronics, V...
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Ag-gag laws facing federal court challengesJul 19, 2014 1:01 am - DES MOINES, Iowa - The years-long fight between farm organizations and animal rights activists over laws prohibiting secretly filmed documentation of animal abuse is mov...
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Company offers $23 million for Maryville hospital in Des PlainesJul 18, 2014 1:01 am - A New York-based for-profit behavioral health care firm is offering $23 million to purchase the Maryville Behavioral Health Hospital in Des Plaines. The firm, 2014 Healt...
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EPA proposal could block huge Alaska mineJul 18, 2014 1:01 am - JUNEAU, Alaska - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed restrictions Friday that would essentially block development of a planned massive gold-and-copper min...
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Nominees Sought for 2014 Nurse of the Year AwardJul 17, 2014 11:00 pm - An exceptional hematology-oncology nurse is dedicated, loved by patients and is an invaluable part of the blood cancer treatment team. The Leukemia Research Foundation (...
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Autumn Leaves of South Barrington to Celebrate Grand OpeningJul 17, 2014 11:00 pm - The LaSalle Group, a national leader in memory care with more than 15 years of experience, has opened Autumn Leaves of South Barrington. The 29,000 square foot, $11.1 mi...
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U.S. News list: Suburban hospitals among the 'best'Jul 15, 2014 1:00 am - While several suburban hospitals Tuesday ranked among the best when U.S. News and World Report released its 2014-2015 Best Hospitals list, experts viewed it as just a sm...
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Edward seeking advisory committee membersJul 14, 2014 1:01 am - Edward Hospital is seeking new members to fill openings on its Patient/Family Advisory Committee, which is made up of Edward patients, family members of Edward patients ...
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Naperville teacher's battle with cancer can be example to othersJul 13, 2014 11:00 pm - Sheila Tucker, a 58-year-old teacher at Longwood Elementary School in Naperville, has been keeping cancer at bay for eight years. And she's winning her campaign, descri...
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Batavia woman epitomizes triumph over deathJul 12, 2014 11:00 pm - A 57-year-old woman with a limited athletic background for most of her life, Donna Stout admits to being surprised that she's vying today for a swimming medal at a natio...