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Health and Fitness
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has linked four additional states to a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak traced to shredded iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico.
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For decades, at-home treatments for common, non-traumatic sports or similar injuries, such as sprains, centered on rest, ice, compression and elevation. But there’s growing evidence that the full RICE approach may, in fact, impede recovery, not speed it.
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A podiatrist says that having a variety of comfortable footwear options is a good strategy to maintain foot health — and for many people, that strategy can include flip-flops.
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Waking up to a throbbing headache is never a pleasant way to start the day. Around one in 13 people experience recurring morning headaches, research suggests, with women and those between the ages of 45 and 64 more likely to have them.
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Temporary nerve compression due to your sleeping position can cause numbness when you first wake up.
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For something the size of a walnut, the prostate looms large in men’s imaginations and concerns as they age. That said, a recently published report said only about 6% of men talk to their doctors about prostate cancer screening.
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According to the pest control company Orkin, Chicago ranks second in the country for mosquito activity, highlighting how families across Chicagoland may need to be more diligent in protecting themselves from all the bites and stings that are out there.
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Riding a bicycle can be a healthy, enjoyable and affordable way to get to work. Plenty of people regularly commute by bike. They say you don't need fancy equipment or to be in perfect shape to do it, too. If you're worried about smelling bad or looking unprofessional, pack a change of clothes and give yourself time to freshen up with deodorant and wipes. Safety advocates advise cyclists to wear a helmet and bright colors.
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The Elgin Classic in Memory of Dennis Jurs honors a cyclist and Vietnam veteran whose death in 2015 inspired a law granting bicyclists the same rights as motorists.
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The United States has now reported the most measles cases in any year since 1991, not only surpassing all of last year’s record total, but also reaching the highest level in 35 years, with more than five months still remaining in 2026.
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