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Ask Health: Does drinking more water benefit your health?

Hannah Harper increased her water intake by 30% for 30 days to see if it would improve her health, and found that drinking more water improved her headaches, energy, and athletic performance, but did not improve her overall energy levels.

UrbanMD TV: Breaking Barriers in Media and Promoting Minority Health Issues

UrbanMD TV, hosted by Dr. April L. Spencer and Dr. Lauren Powell, is the only national news show focused on Black and multicultural health issues, featuring segments such as "My Heart Attack Testimony" and "From Imprisonment To Empowerment" and a live chat on "Impact Of Sex On The Heart".

Health Center to offer primary care services at eastern branch

The Will County Health Department and Community Health Center will begin offering primary care medical services out of their Eastern Branch Office in Monee, offering services ranging from illness care, routine physical examinations, well-woman care, immunizations, sexually transmitted infections (STI) testing, laboratory testing, and more.

19 Healthy Foods to Eat for Breakfast

Healthy breakfast foods such as fruit, whole grains, yogurt, eggs, and nut butter provide the energy and nutrients you need to start your day.

Study links Intermittent fasting to increased heart risks, draws skepticism from experts

Intermittent fasting has been linked to an increased risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, but medical professionals caution against placing too much weight on the study's findings due to its limitations.

Will County Health confirms second positive case of measles 

The Will County Health Department has confirmed an additional positive case of measles in Will County, IL, and is investigating possible exposure at Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital - Emergency Department between 1:00 am - 11:30 am on Tuesday, April 2.

Grief support services at Lightways Hospice and serious illness care 

Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care offers a variety of free grief support services to help anyone in the community who has experienced the death of a loved one, including support groups, workshops, and events.

Measles case confirmed positive by Will County Health Department

The Will County Health Department has confirmed a positive case of measles in Will County, and the Illinois Department of Public Health is investigating the case to identify those who may have been exposed.

How to prevent Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia and can occur at any age, but there are some things you can do to reduce your risk of developing the disease, including leading a healthy lifestyle and getting tested for the disease.

Medicare updates and open enrollment seminar at Troy Township 

      Troy Township and the Illinois Department on Aging SHIP (Senior Health Insurance Program) are bringing an educational seminar “Understanding Medicare: Medicare Information, Updates and Open Enrollment.” Free for all Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers, the seminar will be presented...

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Housing developer M/I Homes to build 370 new homes in Plainfield

M/I Homes has acquired land for two new communities in southwest-suburban Plainfield, Ill., which together will bring more than 370 new-construction homes to the area.