Illinois scientists at the forefront of cancer research will receive more than $5.5 million from the Illinois Division of the American Cancer Society this year. … Read more ›
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American Cancer Society Increases Funding to $5.5 Million for Illinois Researchers
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Understanding Risk Factors and Recognizing Stroke Symptoms May Save Lives
Every 40 seconds someone in the United States has a stroke. Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death and the number one cause of … Read more ›
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Study: People Raised in Rural Environments Less Likely to Develop Allergies
A newly published study conducted at the University of Helsinki confirms that people who grow up in rural environments are less likely to develop autoimmune … Read more ›
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Opera Student Recovers from Brain Surgery, Returns to Singing
To say singing saved 25 year old Sandra Marante’s life is no stretch; in fact, if you ask her, she’ll tell you it saved her … Read more ›
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Education and awareness is key to avoid baseball, softball and other sports injuries.
The recent official start of baseball season . . . and mild weather . . . has guaranteed that kids everywhere are picking up their … Read more ›
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Returning Patients to Active Lives with Joint Revision Surgery
When Georgann Maurice and her husband Ray took a trip to Mexico this winter, they spent time walking along the beach and kayaking on the … Read more ›
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Special Olympian Inspires Others to Get Fit and Test Their Limit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 10, 2012Chicago, IL — 22-year-old, 5-foot-tall Marc Isabel is quite a celebrity at Charter Fitness of Sycamore. In fact, he is … Read more ›
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Kane County's Air Quality is Improving
The American Lung Association released its 13th annual State of the Air 2012 report that grades cities and counties based on the number of days … Read more ›
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Family Fun at the Bridge to Bridge 5K/10K Race
Looking to add fitness, family and fun to your Mother’s Day weekend? Join Montessori Academy for the second annual Bridge to Bridge 5k/10k race taking … Read more ›
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Maybe laughter is the best cure of all
THE NURSE IS IN By Chris Hammerlund This being National Humor Month, it’s a pretty good month to remember one of your Illinois neighbors, Hunter … Read more ›
