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Health headlines of the day: May 8, 2024
From an ingredient that can lower your dementia risk to a concerning study on heart disease, NBC Chicago’s Lauren Petty has today’s health headlines.
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Rush Hospital patients seek out deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's Disease treatment
FDA-approved for more than 20 years, a RUSH neurosurgeon says he has patients seeking out Deep Brain Stimulation to treat Parkinson’s Disease, now that the technology and surgical techniques have evolved, NBC Chicago’s Lauren Petty reports.
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Rush Hospital patients seek out deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's Disease treatment
FDA-approved for more than 20 years, a RUSH neurosurgeon says he has patients seeking out Deep Brain Stimulation to treat Parkinson’s Disease, now that the technology and surgical techniques have evolved.
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Numerous local hospitals receive ‘A' safety grade in recent rankings as others drop from previous spots
The report, from healthcare watchdog group and nonprofit Leapfrog, ranks nearly 3,000 hospitals across the country on safety through using more than 30 metrics that have a “direct impact on patient safety outcomes.”
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2 Chicago-area men cycling across the US to raise awareness for Parkinson's Disease
Two men from the Chicago suburbs are on a mission to raise awareness about Parkinson’s Disease by cycling across the United States. NBC Chicago’s Lauren Petty reports.
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2 Chicago-area men cycling across the US to raise awareness for Parkinson's Disease
Two men from the Chicago suburbs are on a mission to raise awareness about Parkinson’s Disease by cycling across the United States.
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High school football coach unable to get chemo due to shortage dies at 60: ‘Nothing else they could do'
Jeff Bolle wanted to coach one more season before he died, and it ended up being extra special. He shared his story with TODAY.com to raise awareness of the ongoing chemo shortage.
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FDA misses own deadline to propose ban on cancer-linked formaldehyde from hair relaxers
A proposal to ban formaldehyde in hair-straightening products that was scheduled to take place in April has not been released by the Food and Drug Administration, disregarding the agency’s own deadline.
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Cottage cheese and sour cream are safe amid bird flu outbreak, FDA says
The agency has tested nearly 300 retail dairy products, including cottage cheese and sour cream, finding no evidence that they harbor live bird flu virus.
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8 Chicago-area hospitals receive ‘D' safety grade; other area hospitals move up in rankings- report
A biannual hospital safety rankings report released Wednesday showed a number of hospitals in Illinois received “A” grades while others moved down in the rankings, earning B, C or D grades.
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8 Chicago-area hospitals receive ‘D' safety grade; other area hospitals move up in rankings: report
A biannual hospital safety rankings report released Wednesday showed a number of hospitals in Illinois received “A” grades while others moved down in the rankings, earning B, C or D grades.
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The USDA will test ground beef for bird flu. Here's what to know
Bird flu has been found in nearly three-dozen dairy herds across nine states.
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Mammograms should start at 40 to address rising breast cancer rates at younger ages, new guidelines says
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force announced the updated guidance Tuesday
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Tips on how to tell people you're adhering to a plant-based diet
For those recently switching to a plant-based diet, navigating formerly familiar social situations can be a bit different. NBC Chicago’s Lauren Petty offers tips on how to break the news.
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New cardiovascular institute to open at Glenbrook Hospital
Heart and vascular patients in northern Chicago and its suburbs will have a new option, as Endeavor Health prepares to open its new Cardiovascular Institute (CVI) in Glenview on May 13, 2024, NBC Chicago’s Lauren Petty reports.
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New cardiovascular institute to open at Glenbrook Hospital
Heart and vascular patients in northern Chicago and its suburbs will have a new option, as Endeavor Health prepares to open its new Cardiovascular Institute (CVI) in Glenview on May 13, 2024.
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More cows are being tested and tracked for bird flu. Here's what that means
The virus, known as Type A H5N1, has been detected in nearly three dozen dairy herds in eight states. Here’s what you need to know.
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When should you not brush your teeth? Dentist goes viral for sharing 3 surprising situations
In a viral TikTok, a dentist shares three situations in which you shouldn’t brush your teeth. Do other dentists agree?
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Tips on stocking your kitchen with plant-based foods
With a trend towards plant-based diets increasing, NBC Chicago’s Lauren Petty offers tips on how to stock your kitchen with plant-based foods.
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From health to the environment, a look into the benefits of plant-based eating
From individual health to the environment, NBC Chicago’s Lauren Petty takes a look at the benefits of plant-based eating.