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Health and Fitness
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Here’s the latest on the outlook for flu, COVID-19 and RSV from doctors as well as a measles warning.
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IDOT is offering a number of child safety seat checks and free installation assistance this Saturday.
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The Food and Drug Administration recently approved a new flu vaccine that tested well in older adults. But the federal agency responsible for telling doctors and the general public how to use it has made no recommendation on it.
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Family caregivers are the backbone of our long-term care system. Some people become caregivers all of a sudden, after an unexpected illness or accident. For others, it’s a gradual taking on of more and more responsibilities, until you find yourself with a full-time job, perhaps in addition to a day job.
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A coroner’s report notes actor Hayden Panettiere had been in rehab just weeks before her death from an accidental drug overdose. Although details of her care are unknown, people with drug addictions face a high risk of fatal overdose immediately after a period of sobriety.
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Federal health advisers on Wednesday endorsed a blood test designed to spot signs of various cancers in apparently healthy people while warning that it’s far from clear how well the technology works.
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A study found that eating within an 8-9 hour window may improve cognitive function in older adults, with time-restricted eaters performing better on spatial planning and problem-solving tests.
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Gov. JB Pritzker disclosed Monday that he was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes two years ago and has since lost 80 pounds using a GLP-1 drug.
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As the city of Batavia continues to consider rolling out a program that gives residents access to text-based consultations with a doctor for a small monthly fee added to their utility bills, residents can try the service for free in the meantime.
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