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WEBA bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows has spread to more than two dozen herds in eight states. That comes weeks after the nation’s largest egg producer found the virus in its …

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New cardiovascular institute to open at Glenbrook Hospital

WEBHeart and vascular patients in northern Chicago and its suburbs will have a new option, as Endeavor Health prepares to open its new Cardiovascular Institute (CVI) …

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CDC releases new COVID guidelines for 2024: What to know

WEBWhat to do if you test positive? Here are the new CDC COVID guidelines for 2024 The change marks the first time the U.S. agency has loosened its COVID isolation …

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IDPH releases statement after CDC drops 5-day isolation period …

WEBIllinois' health department released a statement on the new guidelines Friday afternoon, stating that it would adopt the CDC's updated guidance for COVID-19, …

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NBC 5 News presents series on potential benefits of plant-based

WEBBeginning Monday, April 22, NBC 5 Chicago’s Health & Wellness reporter Lauren Petty will be taking a deep, weeklong dive into the growing popularity of plant …

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IDPH issues ‘health alert’ to hospitals amid rise in respiratory virus

WEBOn top of COVID, health officials noted that "RSV is causing a heavy burden of pediatric hospitalizations and the percent of lab tests that are positive for RSV …

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COVID symptoms to know as viruses rise this December in Illinois

WEBWith respiratory virus cases on the rise in Illinois, leading to an increase in hospitalizations and the potential for masking to return to some health care settings, it …

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Pilot program for virtual cardiac rehab expands to new hospitals

WEBEndeavor Health is now expanding the virtual program, offering it as an option to low and intermediate risk patients at Highland Park, Evanston and Swedish …

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Illinois recommends masks in health care settings as respiratory

WEBIn response to an uptick in respiratory infections, the Illinois Department of Public Health on Friday issued guidance urging that masks be worn in certain areas of …

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New CDC COVID guidelines

WEBIDPH issues statement amid reports of potential new COVID guidelines In a new report from The Washington Post, citing "four agency officials and an expert familiar …

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How Long Can You Test Positive for COVID Following Infection

WEBGet tested with a viral test 3-5 days after travel AND stay home and self-quarantine for a full 7 days. Even if you test negative, stay home and self-quarantine for …

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Harvard nutritionist: The No. 1 nutrient you need for a healthy …

WEBOmega-3s are found in wild-caught fatty fish like anchovies, sardines, and salmon. Wild Sockeye salmon in particular contains levels of EPA and DHA that are …

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Could Illinois become a ‘right to die’ state

WEBA newly introduced bill in Illinois could make the state the latest so-called "right to die" state in the U.S. The proposed legislation, SB3499, would create end-of-life …

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How to Sign Up for COVID Vaccine Appointments in Illinois

WEBText "COVID" to 75049 to receive updates directly to your phone. When appointments become available you will receive a text with the option to accept, defer or …

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Chicago officials recommend health precautions as COVID

WEBThe Chicago Department of Public Health is urging the public to take necessary precautions as hospitalizations related to COVID-19 increase in the area.

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Here's how 36 new Illinois laws could impact your health in 2024

WEBIn recent years, the state has pushed for increased access to mental health care, and another step will be taken in 2024, as the state’s Department of Human …

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Wellness West strives to address caps in health care, social services

WEBWilliam has screened Deangelo Mack and more than 400 other West Side residents using the same health risk assessment form. She learned Mack needed help …

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When should you not brush your teeth

WEBThe video, posted by Dr. Shaadi Manouchehri, clinical director at Smart Dental and Aesthetics Clinic in the U.K., has garnered more than 12 million views on TikTok, …

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Biden announces rule to protect consumers with short-term …

WEBBiden announces new rule to protect consumers who purchase short-term health insurance plans The White House said the rule is part of Biden's efforts to reduce …

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Lake County provides update after IDPH investigation into …

WEBLake County health officials on Monday afternoon held a news conference after Vista Medical Center East, a hospital north suburban Waukegan, had its …

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Biden administration indefinitely postpones rule that would have …

WEBThe announcement is another setback for the health officials at the Food and Drug Administration, who drafted the ban and predicted it would prevent hundreds …

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Healthy Returns: Biotech IPOs ramped up to start 2024, but the …

WEBSix of the nine IPOs to price between January and March raised $100 million or more. Kyverna Therapeutics and CG Oncology raised $319 million and 380 million, …

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Arlington Heights school nurse investigated for potential misuse …

WEBA nurse at a suburban Arlington Heights elementary school was placed on administrative leave amid an investigation into the potential misuse of students' …

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Selena Gomez says success of ‘mission-driven’ Rare Beauty …

WEBSelena Gomez has had success on screen, in music and in business, but its her efforts to de-stigmatize mental illness that the 31-year-old is most proud of. The …

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Climate change could cost Americans born in 2024 nearly …

WEBThe warming planet is proving costly for many Americans. U.S. weather and climate disasters cost more than $600 billion between 2018 and 2022 — a record figure, …

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