All Stories from November 7, 2025 (Change date)
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How to bake with nut flours for gluten-free treatsNov 07, 2025 8:50 am - Almond flour is only one small star in the nut flour universe. Lesser-known flours made from finely ground walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts, pistachios and chestnuts, among others, are nutrient-dense and full of flavor, and they add personality to whatever you are baking or cooking.
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How to talk to a wine merchantNov 07, 2025 8:44 am - Shopping for wine, either for a gift or for yourself, can be intimidating. But don’t be afraid to ask a wine merchant for help. Just remember the journalist’s 5 W’s (and an H): Who, what, where, when, why and how.
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How the psychiatrist who discovered SAD deals with seasonal depressionNov 07, 2025 8:23 am - For millions of people, the shorter, darker days leading into winter also portend a darkening of their mood. Many have seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression marked by lower moods, lethargic energy, diminished pleasure and excessive sleepiness that affects an estimated 5% of Americans.
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How to pick the right walking shoesNov 07, 2025 8:12 am - You don’t need to buy state-of-the-art “super shoes” for your daily walk or run.
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Children’s health: Do babies dream? Here’s what happens while infants sleepNov 07, 2025 8:11 am - When a newborn twitches, smiles, or makes small movements in their sleep, parents often wonder if their baby is dreaming. The truth is, while experts don’t yet know exactly what goes on in a newborn’s mind, the sleep babies get is critical for their growing brains.
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Ask the doctors: Blisters require gentle, patient careNov 07, 2025 8:09 am - When caring for a blister, resist the urge to pop it. The fluid inside is a mix of plasma, serum, proteins, electrolytes and immune cells, and each has a specific role in the healing process.
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Be aware of your A1CNov 07, 2025 8:06 am - The people dancing and singing in pharmaceutical commercials brag that “Drug X lowered my A1C!” This seems to make them happy, so you may be wondering what A1C is and why it may be an important number for you to know — especially during November, which is National Diabetes Awareness Month.
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Onto the second roundNov 07, 2025 7:54 am - The football playoffs continue this weekend with teams looking to reach the quarterfinals. Naperville North and Streamwood’s boys soccer team have advanced to the state ...
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Today’s editorial cartoonNov 07, 2025 4:00 am -
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The test for a Conservative courtNov 07, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Susan Estrich: The Supreme Court is facing a critical case that will determine whether it is truly a conservative court upholding the Constitution or a court beholden to President Trump's agenda.