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Quest to slow aging leads scientists into the powerhouse of cellsDec 17, 2025 9:40 am - Scientists at Texas A&M University have discovered a way to recharge aging and damaged cells, an innovation that could lead to better treatment for a variety of conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease, muscular dystrophy and fatty liver disease.
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New clues about long COVID’s cause could unlock treatmentsDec 17, 2025 9:39 am - Why some people experience long-lasting physical and mental effects from COVID-19 could be linked to chronic inflammation, according to new research that experts say could help develop new treatments for the confounding condition that continues to afflict millions.
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Ask the doctors: Temporary use of night-lights doesn’t harm childrenDec 17, 2025 9:38 am - Night-lights have long been a fixture of childhood bedrooms. But as we understand more about sleep physiology, it's reasonable to wonder how they help or hurt. This is particularly true because of what we're learning from research on circadian development.
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‘Out of sight, out of mind’: Lighting candles, fireplaces can be bad for your lungsDec 17, 2025 9:36 am - Burning scented products may create a cozy ambiance, and in the case of fireplaces, provide light and heat, but some experts want people to consider how doing so contributes to the quality of the air indoors.
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Bonnie Lane: Feeling SAD? There are ways to improve your moodDec 17, 2025 9:35 am - Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is recognized as a recurring major depressive disorder, typically starting in the fall and winter and spontaneously improving when spring arrives. It’s usually associated with less sunlight and shorter days.
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Children’s health: How to foster a love for reading in your childDec 17, 2025 9:34 am - No matter a child’s age, reading is important. It enhances language development, develops vocabulary, and sparks imaginative thinking. Parents may find it easy to get a baby or toddler excited about reading a book. But as kids grow, maintaining that interest can take a little more effort.
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Illinois extends open enrollment deadline for health care plansDec 16, 2025 5:51 pm - Illinois residents who buy health insurance on the state-run marketplace now have a little more time to sign up for coverage for the upcoming year.
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Inspiration behind Ashley’s Law again seeking legal changes to retain access to medical marijuanaDec 13, 2025 11:00 am - The 19-year-old Schaumburg woman who inspired Illinois’ Ashley’s Law in 2018 to have access to her medical marijuana patches while in school is again seeking legal changes to allow them to be delivered across state lines.
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How $5 million from Endeavor Health for Loaves & Fishes ‘meets the moment’Dec 13, 2025 10:45 am - Loaves & Fishes will receive $1 million annually for five years from Endeavor Health — $5 million total — to expand its reach and make food more accessible to families in need.
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‘Something’s got to give’: Sticker shock hits suburban Affordable Care Act enrolleesDec 13, 2025 10:00 am - ‘Our health system system is broken.’ With the Senate at a stalemate and no action from House, some in the suburbs are finding health insurance less affordable than ever. Suburbanites with ACA coverage are seeing increases from 47% to 95% in monthly premiums.
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