Health & Fitness
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How to tell if it's a cold, the flu or COVID-19
Nov 24, 2022 12:25 AM - Yesterday, it was a tickle in your throat but today, your mouth feels like a furnace and you've got a runny nose. It's hard to ignore the signs that you're sick. But even if you're already reaching for a decongestant and tissues, you may be wondering: Is this flu, or do I have COVID? -
'He inspired us': Fundraiser in Palatine will honor manager of Stevenson state champs
Nov 23, 2022 6:42 PM - A fundraiser in Palatine Saturday will honor the memory of Nathan Halterman, the team manager and inspiration for the 2015 Stevenson High School state champion basketball team. "He pushed us, he inspired us, and he was a great reason why we were able to win a state title," said the team's star player, current New York Knick Jalen Brunson. -
'It's causing a lot of stress': Adderall shortage leaves some ADHD patients, parents scrambling
Nov 22, 2022 5:20 AM - A national shortage of Adderall, a drug commonly used to treat ADHD, is forcing some to travel to get prescriptions filled or figure out ways to stretch their prescription. The FDA, which announced the shortage in October, anticipates the shortage will be resolved in January. -
Better balance in 10 minutes a day
Nov 20, 2022 7:43 AM - Recently I wrote about why falling is so dangerous, especially for seniors. Today, I'm going to talk about how to improve balance, which helps keep us on our own two feet. -
More research needed in promising lupus CAR T-cell therapy
Nov 20, 2022 7:00 AM - Q: Our daughter is 24 years old. She struggled with her health for several years before finally being diagnosed with lupus. I'm reading as much as possible about this disease and have seen a study with a potential cure called CAR T-cell therapy. What is it, and how does it work? -
When the children take over holiday traditions
Nov 19, 2022 7:00 AM - There comes a time when the next generation takes over. It's quite a strange but wonderful sensation. I remember vividly when our children first took over some of the holidays, including Thanksgiving.
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How to protect your family as RSV surges
Nov 19, 2022 7:00 AM - RSV is making headlines across the country, but what do you really need to know to protect your family? -
Advocate Sherman Hospital achieves Magnet recognition for nursing excellence
Nov 18, 2022 10:52 PM - Advocate Sherman Hospital recently attained Magnet recognition, a testament to its continued dedication to high-quality nursing practice. The American Nurses Credentialing Center's Magnet Recognition Program distinguishes health care organizations that meet rigorous standards for nursing excellence. -
Include boosters or COVID-19 tests in your Thanksgiving plans, IDPH says
Nov 18, 2022 4:07 PM - With COVID-19 new case rates up by 17.8% in November from October, Illinois Department of Public Health officials are advising common-sense precautions during Thanksgiving celebrations. Hospitalizations also grew by 9.5%. -
Here are the 9 suburban hospitals that earned an 'A' in patient safety
Nov 17, 2022 6:28 AM - Nine hospitals in the Daily Herald coverage area rank among the safest in the state, according to the annual Hospital Safety Grade report released Wednesday by the watchdog organization The Leapfrog Group.
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