Health Care
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Philips will pay $1.1 billion to settle breathing machine lawsuits
Apr 29, 2024 9:13 pm - Dutch conglomerate Philips has reached a $1.1 billion deal to resolve claims in the United States tied to more than 1 million recalled breathing machines. The devices wer...
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What to know about Zyn, the tiny nicotine pouch that’s sparked a big health debate
Apr 28, 2024 8:27 am - A tiny Philip Morris product called Zyn has been making big headlines, sparking debate about whether new nicotine-based alternatives intended for adults may be catching on with underage teens and adolescents.
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The Biz Week That Was: Bears shifting focus, new eateries, Lurie’s suburban outpatient center among highlightsApr 26, 2024 10:17 am - ‘A different philosophy’: Bears’ original goal to own stadium shifts with latest public-private plans New Chicago Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren’s stated desir...
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WellNow opens new urgent care center in St. Charles
Apr 29, 2024 2:18 pm - WellNow Urgent Care held a ribbon cutting event on April 23 and is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily in St. Charles. The facility at 2600 E. Main St. is one of more than 2...
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West Chicago ER doctor named to ‘40 Under 40’ ListApr 26, 2024 2:34 pm - The National Hispanic Medical Association and the National Hispanic Health Foundation awarded Dr. Jessica Muñoz from West Chicago the “40 Under 40” award on Saturday, Apr...
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Supreme Court appears skeptical that state abortion bans conflict with federal health care law
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UnitedHealth says ‘substantial portion’ of Americans may be affected by Change cyberattack
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‘A transformative force’: Lurie Children’s Hospital breaks ground on outpatient center in SchaumburgApr 23, 2024 1:04 pm - Six months after receiving approval, Lurie Children’s Hospital broke ground Tuesday on a new 75,000-square-foot outpatient center expected to open in Schaumburg in August...
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Toxic: How the search for the origins of COVID-19 turned politically poisonous
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U.K. lawmakers back landmark bill to gradually phase out smoking for good