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B96 Cares! Just How Much Do You Know About Asthma?

When asthma attacks, it’s frightening. Asthma is a common, chronic disease of children, but adults have it, too. Children and adults die every year from asthma and its complications. Control your asthma by knowing the […]

2013/05/16

B96 Cares! Help Fight Obesity!

More than a third of adults in the U.S. are obese. Weight gain occurs when you consume more calories than your body uses. Reaching and maintaining a healthy weight will help you prevent and control […]

2013/05/10

B96 Cares! Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Is Not Just In Your Head!

Chronic fatigue syndrome can be as isolating as it is debilitating. Visit http://www.cdc.gov/cfs for the latest information on diagnosis and management. Get informed. Get diagnosed. Get help. B96 Cares!

2013/05/09

B96 Cares! Help Fight PKD!

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is one of the most common, life-threatening genetic diseases affecting thousands in America and millions worldwide. PKD causes fluid-filled cysts to develop in both kidneys, eventually leading to kidney failure. You […]

2013/05/08

B96 Cares! Preventing Repeat Teen Births

Teen pregnancy is a continuing public health challenge in the US, and nearly one in five births to teen mothers is a repeat birth. These can be prevented. Teens can choose not to have sex. […]

2013/05/06

B96 Cares! Have You Had Your Home Tested For Radon?

Did you know that radon causes lung cancer? Radon is an invisible gas that can enter your home and cause things like lung cancer no matter if you smoke or not. Get your home tested […]

2013/05/01

B96 Cares! Ask Questions About Your Medications!

When you have a question about a medication you’ve been prescribed, be sure to ask your pharmacist! They’re great people to ask because they work closely with doctors and nurses! Pharmacists are there to make […]

2013/04/15

B96 Cares! Are You Eating Too Much Salt?

Too much salt can drive up blood pressure and increase risk for stroke and heart disease — two leading causes of death in the U.S. Most Americans eat more than double the amount of salt […]

2013/03/28

B96 Cares! Health Benefits for Workers With Disabilities

One point four million people in Illinois who really want to work, can’t. You see, if they were employed, they would lose Medicaid health coverage; and private insurance is almost impossible to get. This is […]

2013/03/27

B96 Cares! Have You Been Tested For Any S-T-D’s?

Get Yourself Tested and Get Yourself Talking – have an honest, open conversation with your health care provider about S-T-Ds. Ask to be tested. Visit http://www.GYTnow.org to find an S-T-D testing location near you. B96 […]

2013/03/15

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