Pork tenderloin is browned and then simmered in a sauce of apple, apple juice, cherries, honey and vinegar, and served with brown rice.
Apple-Cherry Pork Medallions: A Flavorful and Easy Weeknight Meal
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Hepatitis B shot for newborns has nearly eliminated childhood infections with this virus in the US
Before universal vaccination for hepatitis B began in 1991, 18,000 children contracted the virus by age 10 each year, and most of them developed chronic illness and liver damage. Vaccination reduced those infections by 95%.
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A cold shock to ease the burn − how brief stress can help your brain reframe a tough workout
Your brain and body constantly recalibrate what ‘hard’ feels like. The effect of overcoming one small challenge can ripple forward, making the next challenge feel more doable and even rewarding.
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More Americans meet criteria for high blood pressure under new guidelines
The new guidelines, updated for the first time since 2017, lower the threshold for hypertension treatment and offer a more personalized approach.
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Wine of the Week: Eureka Discover California Wine
Eureka! Discover California Wine is an immersive event that showcases the diversity and energy of California’s wine regions through curated tastings, educational masterclasses, and interactive vineyard storytelling.
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Joliet City Center Partnership 4th Annual Stone & Steel Spooky 5k in Joliet
The Joliet City Center Partnership (CCP) 4th annual Stone & Steel Spooky 5k on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 8 a.m. in Downtown Joliet. The event is sponsored by Midland States Bank, Harrah’s Casino & Hotel, La Joliet, Rialto Square Theatre, and the Forest Preserve District of Will County. Registration is open now and […]
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Scams and frauds: Here are the tactics criminals use on you in the age of AI and cryptocurrencies
Technology has supercharged fraud. The ruses are ancient, but the tools scammers use are cutting edge.
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Pneumonia vaccines for adults are now recommended starting at age 50 – a geriatrician explains the change
The change was spurred by a new vaccine specifically designed to protect against bacterial strains that infect adults and the growing recognition that pneumonia rates in adults over 50 are high.
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Fed rate cut is attempt to prevent recession without sending prices soaring
The US central bank is aiming for its soft landing that avoids recession, but the data and competing policy choices will make it difficult.
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Jim Edgar, Illinois’ 1990s-era moderate GOP governor, dies at 79
Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar, a moderate Republican who served from 1991 to 1999, died on Sunday at the age of 79 due to complications related to treatment for pancreatic cancer, leaving behind a legacy of bipartisan leadership and dedication to literacy and good government.
