Articles filed under Health
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Carbon monoxide in cigarette smoke harms healthSep 18, 2024 6:45 am - Every time a smoker inhales, they put their body into an increasing state of oxygen debt. The effects of tobacco use have been shown to do harm to virtually all of the tissues and metabolic functions in the body.
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Famed Kung Fu grandmaster coming to suburbs for rare Western appearanceSep 17, 2024 9:28 pm - Great Grandmaster Leung Ting, a famed martial artist with ties to Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan, is coming from Hong Kong to the suburbs this week share his knowledge with local students.
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Wheeling Township mental health assessment highlights need for more servicesSep 15, 2024 5:25 pm - A newly released assessment of Wheeling Township’s mental health needs recognizes the township’s support for mental health, but also finds gaps in key areas.
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Grief & healing: Why do women ‘do lunch’Sep 14, 2024 10:30 am - In the last two restaurants I’ve been in, there have been tables of women having lunch together. Actually you can see this in any restaurant, any day. All were talking and laughing, clearly enjoying themselves.
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Kane County Health Department releases 2024 Youth Voices Forum on Mental Health ReportSep 13, 2024 9:00 pm - The Kane County Health Department and the Kane County Regional Office of Education, as part of the Kane County System of Care for Children’s Mental Health, organized the fifth annual Youth Voices Forum on Mental Health.
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Why was my insurance claim denied?Sep 13, 2024 1:23 am - What do you do if your health insurance denies coverage for a procedure? Here are some tips to help reduce the chance of a denial, and improve the odds of having an appeal approved.
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Doctor answers common questions about newborn screeningSep 13, 2024 12:59 am - With September being Newborn Screening Awareness Month, it’s a good time to remember that newborn screening is an important first step in understanding a potential health condition in a baby.
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COVID-19 vaccine approved in August targets new variantsSep 12, 2024 10:04 pm - The FDA approved an updated mRNA COVID-19 vaccine in August and is now available. The new shots target the newer variants of the omicron strain, which are driving the most recent surge of infections in the U.S.
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At-home Pap smear on horizonSep 12, 2024 9:50 pm - Regular screening for cervical cancer is important, yet some women avoid the test for various reasons. Researchers are working on an at-home screening , which is expected to increase the number of women screened.
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Amid 708 board flap, Democrats mount Wheeling Twp. challengeSep 08, 2024 6:07 pm - Amid ongoing controversy over funding for mental health services, Wheeling Township Democrats plan to run a slate of challengers for township board seats in the April election.