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Spring allergies are back. Here’s how to check pollen levels and keep from sneezing.

Spring allergies are back. Here’s how to check pollen levels and keep from sneezing.

Allergy season can be miserable for tens of millions of Americans when trees, grass and other pollens cause runny noses, itchy eyes, coughing and sneezing.

 
The workers who feel left behind by return-to-office policies

The workers who feel left behind by return-to-office policies

Anxiety is rising for some of the millions of people who identify as neurodivergent — those whose brains function differently, such as with ADHD, autism or dyslexia. More companies are requiring workers to return to an office five days a week. Advocates say it’s particularly difficult for neurodivergent people to get flexible work due to the new movement to cut programs that sometimes help them.

 
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Tapering is key when easing off opioids

Tapering is key when easing off opioids

Taking opiods for pain relief for a week after surgery typically does not cause an addiction problem. But what if your pain is long lasting? It’s vital to work with your medical providers to taper the dosages.

 
How to make sure your house Is healthy

How to make sure your house Is healthy

We do a lot to maintain our physical health. But did you know that your home also needs a checkup from time to time to stay healthy? Here are some things to consider to keep your house — and you — healthy.

 
What parents should know about fractures in kids

What parents should know about fractures in kids

When kids play, falls and bumps are bound to happen. But when that bump leads to a broken bone, it can be scary for any parent. Knowing what to look for and when to seek care is important.

 
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Measles outbreak spreads to Illinois with case reported downstate

Measles outbreak spreads to Illinois with case reported downstate

The Illinois Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday afternoon the first case of measles in the state.

 
Walgreens to pay up to $350 million in U.S. opioid settlement

Walgreens to pay up to $350 million in U.S. opioid settlement

Walgreens has agreed to pay up to $350 million in a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, who accused the pharmacy of illegally filling millions of prescriptions in the last decade for opioids and other controlled substances.

 
Want more protein and fiber in your diet? Try edamame pasta.

Want more protein and fiber in your diet? Try edamame pasta.

Edamame pasta is a standout in the world of legume pastas. A two-ounce serving of edamame spaghetti contains around 12 grams of dietary fiber — roughly the same amount in two cups of cooked broccoli.

 
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‘We all need music’: Barrington High School orchestra teacher recalls lessons during pandemic

‘We all need music’: Barrington High School orchestra teacher recalls lessons during pandemic

When COVID-19 forced Barrington High School to go remote in March 2020, orchestra teacher Clark Sheldon faced a daunting challenge — teaching a class relying heavily on group participation at a time when students couldn’t be together.

 

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