All Stories from March 11, 2013 (Change date)
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Oral hygiene research aiding teeth, healthMar 11, 2013 5:00 am - It’s likely that the condition of our teeth influences health over many parts of our body beyond the digestive system. Researchers have tied oral bacteria and tooth deca...
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Status report for the Fittest Loser contestantsMar 11, 2013 5:00 am - Karen Castillo, 37, Carpentersville Starting weight: 206 Current weight: 200 Weight lost this week: Gained 1 pound Total weight loss: 6 pounds, 2.9 percent Mari...
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PET scans allow doctors clearer view of body organsMar 11, 2013 5:00 am - Q. I'm in treatment for colorectal cancer. My doctor has scheduled a PET scan to see how well my treatment is working. What will happen during this test? A. A po...
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Social media spurring on competition among teamsMar 11, 2013 5:00 am - To get past the slump many team members experienced during week four of the 12-week Fittest Loser Community Challenge, the teams energized the competition — on Facebook....
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Intense workouts become new normal for contestantsMar 11, 2013 5:00 am - Exhausting, excruciating, tough, intense, painful. Those are just some of the words the Fittest Losers use to describe their workout sessions. “The workouts I've been do...
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Bulls' Rose seems more confused than afraidMar 11, 2013 5:00 am - Sooner or later, Derrick Rose will overcome his confused state of mind and get back to work. That day will come too soon for those who want him to protect his future and...
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Dawn Patrol: Elgin crash victim identified; man shot in Round Lake BeachMar 11, 2013 5:00 am - Weather A dense fog advisory and a flood warning remains in effect for the Chicago area due to melting snow. The flood warning is on the Des Plaines River near Rive...
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New research could lead to male contraceptive pillMar 11, 2013 5:00 am - Say what you will about size, it’s the numbers that really matter. Consider: Women produce one egg a month, which birth control pills have been notably efficient in keep...
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Suburban lawmakers may take lead on gun issuesMar 11, 2013 5:00 am - SPRINGFIELD — The battle over gun issues that has been waged for years at the Illinois Capitol has long been a fight between Chicago lawmakers who want gun control and S...
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'Dallas' funeral for J.R. honors Larry HagmanMar 11, 2013 5:00 am - NEW YORK — Who killed J.R.? That's the mystery propelling “Dallas” through the rest of its second season as a TNT revival. And that question hangs heavy in the upcoming ...