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Ah, summer. You bring us festivals and beach days, gardening and bike rides, picnics and fireflies. You also bring us insect bites, sunburn, poison ivy rashes and heat exhaustion. For all its good…

In the summer, comfort food looks different. Instead of hearty stews and pots of chili, we gravitate toward cool salads and backyard cookouts. It makes sense that people would be ready for something…

Whether it’s peanuts, pollen, pets or plants, allergies can be a real drag. Allergy symptoms can make you feel run-down. And itchy. And sneezy and watery-eyed. And, worst-case scenario, land you in…

One of nature’s most fascinating events is happening April 8, 2024. Everyone in North America will be able to see a solar eclipse that afternoon. The Chicago area will see a partial eclipse, while…

Most people don’t make a habit of checking out their snot after blowing their nose. But if you’re feeling ill, your mucus could give you a clue about what’s going on.

Spring means warmer temps, blooming plants and freshly cut grass. For many of us, it’s a welcome change from winter. But for the 17 million American adults and more than 7 million children with…