Health & Fitness
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What health officials know -- and don't know -- about omicron
Nov 30, 2021 6:26 AM - Dr. Rachel Rubin, co-lead and senior medical officer for the Cook County Department of Public Health, explains why the omicron variant is so concerning -- and if it's hit the U.S. -
Illinois COVID-19 hospitalizations climb amid Omicron variant fears
Nov 30, 2021 6:25 AM - Public health officials throughout the country and across Illinois brace themselves for the latest COVID-19 variant while statewide hospitalizations for the virus continue to grow. -
Runners dash through Palatine for inaugural charity run
Nov 28, 2021 4:55 PM - With clear, sunny skies and cool, crisp air, it was an ideal morning for a run Sunday in Palatine. It was even better for the Palatine police officers who organized the inaugural Dashing Through Palatine Holiday 5K, which drew dozens of runners for a good cause. -
Children can get two vaccines at the same visit
Nov 28, 2021 9:43 AM - Children ages 5 years and older who are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccination can get a COVID-19 vaccine and a flu vaccine at the same visit. -
World scurries to contain new COVID-19 variant omicron
Nov 28, 2021 9:31 AM - With each passing hour, new restrictions were being slapped on travel from countries in southern Africa as the world scurried Saturday to contain a new variant of the coronavirus that has the potential to be more resistant to the protection offered by vaccines.
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Thinking good thoughts, and what we have learned during COVID
Nov 27, 2021 7:00 AM - Recently I mentioned to a friend that I was feeling a little down, having a bit of a bad day. She gave me some good advice. I was missing Baheej and feeling like COVID-19 was going to last forever, a permanent state of life, despite our vaccinations and boosters. I guess I was feeling exhausted with being restricted -- however self-imposed.
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No such thing as a harmless tobacco product
Nov 27, 2021 7:00 AM - Q: You've written about the harm to the body from using tobacco products, which has been very helpful. I am especially interested in the details regarding chewing tobacco. I have two middle-aged sons with whom I want to share this information. -
Oak Point University instructor offers information and first aid tips during National Epilepsy Awareness Month
Nov 30, 2021 12:05 PM - November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month, and education about the disorder and seizure first aid knowledge is needed. Epilepsy is a neurological condition that affects the nervous system and is known as a seizure disorder. In fact, one in 10 people will have a seizure during their lifetime. -
Batavia man is the 100th person to receive minimally invasive heart procedure at Elgin hospital
Nov 27, 2021 12:13 AM - Sherman Hospital doctors on Nov. 16 performed their 100th TAVR procedure on John Schweisthal of Batavia, to treat valve and structural heart conditions, including aortic stenosis, without open heart surgery. Schweisthal was preparing to have hip replacement surgery when his doctors told him he needed the heart procedure first. -
Don your red suit for annual Santa Run in Arlington Heights
Nov 26, 2021 11:22 AM - More than 1,000 runners clad in Santa suits are expected to fill the streets of downtown Arlington Heights once again next weekend for the return of the Rotary Santa Run.
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