The CDC emphasized the importance of staying updated on vaccinations against respiratory viruses. Beyond COVID-19 and influenza, a global uptick in pneumonia cases in children is also under scrutiny, officials asserted.
A looming healthcare crisis is on the horizon as...
Caring for a Loved One with Dementia
With the holiday season in full swing, the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) is offering tips to help the millions of Americans caring for a loved one with dementia celebrate the holidays with...
On the eve of World AIDS Day, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention put out a call for urgency and a collective commitment to ending the HIV pandemic in America.
Agency officials said while there has been recent...
The Will County Health Department and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) are reminding residents to take precautions this holiday season to protect loved ones from foodborne Illnesses.
Every year, the CDC estimates...
With Thanksgiving just days away, the Will County Health Department and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) are reminding Will County residents to take precautions this holiday season to protect everyone from foodborne Illnesses.
Every year, the CDC estimates...
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Offers Information for Families Caring for a Loved One with Dementia
With families and friends nationwide preparing for Thanksgiving, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is offering 6 steps to...
By Brian Mastroianni
Getting your blood pressure taken while lying down may provide a more accurate reading that could point to cardiovascular risks, new research finds.1
Researchers agree that the gold standard of having blood pressure taken—sitting up—is not wrong, even with...
As the calendar gets late in the year, the Will County Health Department and Community Health Center are reminding residents that the new COVID-19 vaccine is available at both the Will County Health Department and the Will County Community...
Chocolate products, including dark chocolate, are derived from the beans of the Theobroma cacao tree, also known as the cacao or cocoa tree.Â
Dark chocolate contains a higher percentage of cocoa than milk or semi-sweet chocolate, though the percentage varies depending on...
Free Memory Screenings Every Weekday
Memory screenings are an important part of a good health and wellness routine. As part of National Alzheimer's Awareness Month this November, the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) is reminding...
Joliet has been awarded $76 million from the Illinois EPA to enhance water infrastructure, which will enable the city to replace 31 miles of deteriorated and undersized water mains, replace fire hydrants and valves, and improve water quality.
