Illinois health articles
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Illinois taxpayer costs for state workers' ‘Cadillac’ health plans increase 16%
(The Center Square) – Illinois taxpayers will be paying significantly more so state employees can have "Cadillac" health insurance coverage. The Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability met Tuesday in Springfield to review the fiscal year 2025 state employees’ group insurance program. According to the 2025 budget plan, the State Employee Group Health and Life Insurance program is proposed to receive more than $6.9 billion, a 21% overall increase from last year,...
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Fake Botox injections may be linked to hospitalizations, Illinois health officials warn
Fake Botox injections may have led to the hospitalizations of two people in Illinois, the state's Public Health Department said Monday. "Illinois residents should exercise caution when considering cosmetic treatment," Dr. Sameer Vohra, the state's public health director, said in a media statement. "Receiving these treatments in unlicensed, unapproved settings can put you or your loved ones at serious risk for health problems." Warnings nationwide about medical procedures at unregulated med spas...
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Health Report: Ways to increase your brain health
Your brain allows you to think, feel, communicate, make decisions, and live a productive life, that's why keeping it healthy is so important. A healthy brain is essential for a healthy life. One way to boost brain power is to lower stress levels. "People who are under a lot of stress, and strain and duress, []