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As the Clancy case highlights postpartum psychosis, a mom stricken by it shares her story of hope

As the Clancy case highlights postpartum psychosis, a mom stricken by it shares her story of hope

About two weeks after giving birth, Bridget María Chesterton was curled up on the bathroom floor, saying things that made little sense. Later, in the emergency room, she ...

 
Children’s health: Why poor air quality matters for kids

Children’s health: Why poor air quality matters for kids

Children are more vulnerable to air pollution than adults because their lungs are still developing, they spend more time outdoors, and exposure can trigger inflammation and worsen respiratory conditions like asthma.

 
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Why the Naperville council is taking its time on kratom ban decision

Why the Naperville council is taking its time on kratom ban decision

Naperville City Council members want more time and information before passing a ban on the sale of kratom products in the city.

 
Record-setting soccer juggler from St. Charles sets sights on new quest

Record-setting soccer juggler from St. Charles sets sights on new quest

Abraham Munoz of St. Charles is training for an upcoming attempt to run a half-marathon in Dubai while juggling a soccer ball.

 
Drug prices have declined sharply, and Trump is taking credit. The reason behind the drop is complex

Drug prices have declined sharply, and Trump is taking credit. The reason behind the drop is complex

President Donald Trump has been taking credit for new federal data that shows U.S. prescription drug prices fell 0.8% in July and are down 3.1% from a year ago, the steepest year-over-year drop since 1963.

 
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Daily Herald opinion: Trust and your child’s health: Should you accept a politician’s ‘gold standard’ vaccine policy? Ask your doctor

Daily Herald opinion: Trust and your child’s health: Should you accept a politician’s ‘gold standard’ vaccine policy? Ask your doctor

Daily Herald opinion: A certain question stands out in the wake of the president’s directive last week regarding childhood vaccinations: If your child is sick, who will you trust? Your doctor or a politician?

 
When does substance use become substance use disorder?

When does substance use become substance use disorder?

International Overdose Awareness Day on Aug. 31 aims to end overdoses and remember victims without stigma, with over 53,000 Americans dying from overdoses in 2024, surpassing traffic accident deaths.

 
Gen X women demand better menopause care as new treatments emerge

Gen X women demand better menopause care as new treatments emerge

Gen X women are breaking the silence around menopause, demanding better medical care and treatments for the 34 known symptoms, ranging from hot flashes and irregular periods to night sweats and mood changes.

 
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Pediatricians push back against Trump's plan to revamp kids’ vaccines

Pediatricians push back against Trump's plan to revamp kids’ vaccines

Local experts offer advice for parents amid a White House push to tear up immunization schedules, split up MMR vaccine.

 

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