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Schaumburg family losing access to daughter’s medical marijuana patches faces pivotal week

Schaumburg family losing access to daughter’s medical marijuana patches faces pivotal week

A Schaumburg family whose daughter inspired Illinois’ Ashley’s Law to retain access to her seizure-preventing medical marijuana in school is now facing losing it altogether when their current supply runs out in a week.

 
Researchers: Finger-prick blood test could offer easier way to detect Alzheimer’s

Researchers: Finger-prick blood test could offer easier way to detect Alzheimer’s

A finger-prick blood test that can be mailed to a lab may offer a simpler way to detect the brain changes linked to Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study.

 
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Is red wine better for you than white? The answer may surprise you.

Is red wine better for you than white? The answer may surprise you.

Is red wine healthier than white wine? Many people think red wine is better for you than white wine or other types of alcohol. The evidence suggests that any type of alcohol — including red wine — is unlikely to make you any healthier than drinking no alcohol at all.

 
Virtual reality opens doors for seniors to build connections in real life

Virtual reality opens doors for seniors to build connections in real life

Like many retirement communities, The Terraces serves as a tranquil refuge for a nucleus of older people who no longer can travel to faraway places or engage in bold adventures. But they can still be thrust back to their days of wanderlust by donning virtual reality headsets.

 
Children’s health: What’s causing your child’s cough and sniffles?

Children’s health: What’s causing your child’s cough and sniffles?

Cough and congestion are common for many children this time of year, signaling any number of illnesses. For parents, it’s important to identify the exact cause of your child’s discomfort, as effective treatment starts with an accurate diagnosis.

 
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Ask the doctors: UTIs reflect underlying biology, not cleanliness

Ask the doctors: UTIs reflect underlying biology, not cleanliness

When it comes to UTIs, anatomy is destiny. About half of all women will have at least one UTI in their lifetime. Only about 10% of men will have one.

 
Patient advocate: The flu is lurking — can you avoid it?

Patient advocate: The flu is lurking — can you avoid it?

Just from October to December 2025, there were nearly 5 million diagnosed cases of the flu and 1,900 flu-related deaths, and that’s just in the U.S. Can you totally protect yourself and your family? Probably not. Can you reduce the risk of severe illness and hospitalization? Definitely.

 
How a planned bike path will close a key gap in central Lake County

How a planned bike path will close a key gap in central Lake County

A project pending official approval in Lake County will close a key gap in a bike path network ultimately linking downtown Round Lake with the Des Plaines River Trail.

 
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2025 biking highlights in Illinois: Trikes as bikes, e-bikes, new laws and path plans

2025 biking highlights in Illinois: Trikes as bikes, e-bikes, new laws and path plans

Trikes as bikes, e-bikes, new laws and plans for biking and pedestrian paths were among the cycling stories making headlines in Illinois in 2025.

 
New dietary guidelines urge Americans to avoid processed foods and added sugar

New dietary guidelines urge Americans to avoid processed foods and added sugar

Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar, according to the latest edition of federal nutrition advice released Wednesday by the Trump administration.

 

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