The week preceding Memorial Day has been designated as National Recreational Water Illness Prevention Week. This year, the observance will take place May 21-27. In … 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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Seeking a Specialist to Help the Young and Restless
For Nicole Sesi of Libertyville, it all started with an ear infection that was making her two-and-a-half-year-old daughter miserable. Even with multiple rounds of antibiotics, … Read more ›
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Lake County One of "Cleanest U.S. Counties" for Particle Pollution
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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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 ›
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Vista to Host Health Fair & Fashion Show May 10
Women of all ages are invited to celebrate Mother’s Day a few days early so they can attend a free health fair and fashion show … Read more ›
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Planet Beach Is Celebrating Our Sweet Sixteen !
Planet Beach is Celebrating Our Sweet Sixteen! Of All The Years To Celebrate, This One Out Shines The Rest. Now’s the time to see how … Read more ›
116 sickened in nationwide salmonella outbreak
A nationwide salmonella outbreak has now sickened 116 people, with a new case reported in Illinois, federal health officials said Wednesday. The newest case in … Read more ›
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Round Lake resident to step over the edge for lung health
When Anne Rearnkham experienced complications from a blood transfusion in January, her blood oxygen levels dipped so low that even speaking in a whisper left … Read more ›
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Magellan Development Chicago Spring Half Marathon and 10K to Benefit Northwestern Brain Tumor Institute
Registration is open for the 2012 Magellan Development Chicago Spring Half Marathon and 10K which will raise funds for the Northwestern Brain Tumor Institute (NBTI), … Read more ›
