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WebBritish Royal Family. Health & Science Mar 21. A new type of bacteria was found in 50% of colon cancers. Many were aggressive cases. Scientists discovered that a common type …

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COVID, flu and RSV: These key symptoms can help you tell the …

WebWith COVID specifically, symptoms usually appear from two to up to 14 days after exposure. Compared to the flu, people who contract COVID-19 may take longer to …

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Illinois health officials issue statement after CDC announces …

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 to present weeklong health and wellness series on …

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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COVID symptoms to know as viruses rise this December in Illinois

WebIf you suspect you've contracted COVID, here are some symptoms you might experience: Cough. Sore throat. Runny nose. Sneezing. Fatigue. Headache. …

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How to Sign Up for COVID Vaccine Appointments in Illinois

Web• Stickney Public Health District – 5635 State Rd., Burbank • Vermilion County Health Department – 200 S. College St., Danville • Warren County Health Department – …

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Respiratory virus cases ‘mounting’ in Illinois ahead of the holidays

WebIllinois health officials warned Friday that a number of respiratory viruses are "mounting" in the state, with hospitalizations for COVID, flu and RSV all rising this …

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COVID hospitalizations spike in Illinois, with half of state’s counties

WebAccording to new data from the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 10 Illinois counties are currently at a “high” …

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IDPH says COVID-19 hospitalizations are on the rise in parts of

WebLisa Chavarria has the story. The Chicago Department of Public Health is trying to help people get vaccinated through one of its last city college clinics, with …

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

WebA collaborative effort aims to provide much-needed health care resources in ten zip codes on the West Side of Chicago, which suffers disproportionately from chronic …

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Stomach Flu Cases Spiking in the Midwest, CDC Data Shows.

WebData from the CDC showed the rate of positive tests for norovirus averaged over three weeks had climbed from 11.5% on Jan. 14 to 19.5% on Feb. 4. Around the …

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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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Illinois mask mandate: Multiple health systems reinstate …

WebMasks are mandated in waiting rooms and exam rooms for all staff, patients and visitors 2 years old and above. Advocate Health Care, which operates 11 hospitals …

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New hospital safety ranking grades Illinois hospitals A-F

WebThe 2023 Fall Safety Grades report was released Monday, grading nearly 3,000 hospitals across the country on more than two dozen performance measures. The …

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Chicago officials warn of deadly impact of growing opioid, …

WebCook County and Chicago officials are warning of an alarming rise in opioid-related overdose deaths in recent years, with thousands of deaths linked to overdoses. …

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Here’s Which Illinois Hospitals Got the Best and Worst Grades in …

WebIllinois ranked 28th in the U.S., with 26.5% of hospitals getting an "A" grade in the bi-annual report. In the spring, the state was listed at 27th. Still, in the fall of 2021, …

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Mayor Johnson appoints Dr. Olusimbo Ige to lead Chicago …

WebDr. Olusimbo "Simbo" Ige has been appointed the Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health, a press release from Mayor Brandon Johnson's …

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Dr. Sameer Vohra Officially Begins Role as New Director of Illinois

WebDr. Sameer Vohra, the new leader of the Illinois Department of Public Health, was introduced publicly by Gov. J.B. Pritzker Thursday. Vohra, a pediatrician and …

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Mental Health Monday: Experts offer tips to manage financial stress

WebOn today’s Mental Health Monday, Health & Wellness Reporter Lauren Petty consulted experts for tips on how to manage financial stress amid inflation and other …

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Misconceptions persist around plant-based eating – NBC Chicago

WebHealth & Wellness. In the start of a new series, Health and Wellness reporter Lauren Petty sheds light on plant-based eating, and Monday she tackles misconceptions that surround

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5 key takeaways from Chicago’s ex-top doctor after controversial …

WebDays after being fired by Mayor Brandon Johnson from her position as commissioner for Chicago Department of Public Health, Dr. Allison Arwady sat down …

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