Articles filed under Health
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In hypochondria paradox, Swedish study finds a higher death rate in those who fear serious illnessDec 16, 2023 9:46 am - A large Swedish study has uncovered a paradox about people diagnosed with an excessive fear of serious illness: They tend to die earlier than people who aren’t hypervigilant about health concerns.
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'Insurance godmothers' sign up Latinos for Obamacare in pro-Trump areas as he threatens to repeal itDec 16, 2023 8:13 am - MIAMI (AP) — Salsa music blares from the food court in a rundown Miami shopping center as Latinos head to a kiosk and an office showing signs for “ Obamacare,” where they...
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Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital opens new Procedure CenterDec 12, 2023 2:38 pm - Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Hospital is combining inpatient and outpatient services into a new Procedure Center. The new 2,900-square-foot center, located on the ...
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Endeavor Health Edward Hospital aims to be top choice for cardiac care with new facilityDec 10, 2023 5:00 am - Endeavor Health Edward Hospital's new cardiovascular health institute will make it easier for patients to take care of their heart health needs. The free-standing instit...
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Two babies infected with dangerous bacteria sometimes found in powdered infant formulaDec 10, 2023 4:30 am - ST. LOUIS — The dangerous bacteria that sparked powdered formula recalls and shortages last year has infected two babies this year, killing a Kentucky child and causing ...
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Wheeling Township's planned do-over referendum on mental health board won't be on ballotDec 07, 2023 12:00 am - The Cook County clerk will not put Wheeling Township's planned do-over referendum on creating a community mental health board on the March ballot. A spokeswoman for the ...
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Advocate Health receives prestigious sustainability awardDec 04, 2023 10:00 pm - Reflecting the health system's pledge to lead on environmental sustainability, Advocate Health has been named a "2023 Health Care Climate Action Winner" by Health Care W...
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The Supreme Court wrestles with OxyContin maker's bankruptcy deal, with billions of dollars at stakeDec 04, 2023 12:00 am - WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court on Monday wrestled with a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would shield members of the Sackler family who own...
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Sales and property taxes to help fund new Rolling Meadows social services departmentDec 02, 2023 12:00 am - Rolling Meadows has formed a new human services department to help meet the high demand for mental health support and other needs of residents, city officials say. Depar...
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GPS Parent Series to discuss mental health, recovery, and healingNov 27, 2023 10:00 pm - On Tuesday, Dec. 12, the Glenbard Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families will present "It's Okay to Not Be Okay: Solutions to Help You Heal" with adolescent psychiat...