Health Care
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What to know about Zyn, the tiny nicotine pouch that’s sparked a big health debate
Apr 28, 2024 6:00 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 28, 2024 5:16 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 27, 2024 3:23 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
Apr 24, 2024 6:50 am - WASHINGTON — Conservative Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical Wednesday that state abortion bans taking effect after their sweeping ruling overturning Roe v. Wade v...
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UnitedHealth says ‘substantial portion’ of Americans may be affected by Change cyberattack
Apr 23, 2024 1:57 pm - UnitedHealth says files with personal information that could cover a “substantial portion of people in America” may have been taken in the cyberattack earlier this year o...
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‘A transformative force’: Lurie Children’s Hospital breaks ground on outpatient center in SchaumburgApr 23, 2024 1:03 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
Apr 22, 2024 8:18 am - BEIJING — The hunt for the origins of COVID-19 has gone dark in China, the victim of political infighting after a series of stalled and thwarted attempts to find the sour...
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U.K. lawmakers back landmark bill to gradually phase out smoking for good
Apr 21, 2024 8:07 am - The British government's plan for a landmark smoking ban that aims to stop young people from ever smoking cleared its first hurdle in Parliament on Tuesday.
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State Senate advances bill to ban food additives linked to health problems
Apr 19, 2024 11:13 am - The Illinois Senate passed a bill Thursday that would ban four food additives found in common products including candy, soda and baked goods.