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Does melatonin increase heart failure risk? – NBC Chicago
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Introduction to Melatonin and Heart Failure
If you often find yourself reaching for melatonin gummies to help you sleep, you may want to take a...
Gov. JB Pritzker mulling bill passed by lawmakers to make Illinois a ‘right-to-die’ state
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Introduction to the Bill
Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday wouldn’t commit to signing legislation narrowly approved by the Illinois General Assembly that would allow terminally...
Nature walks are good for you, but can a city stroll be just as good? – NBC Chicago
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Introduction to Nature Walks and City Strolls
With every step on the trail, fallen leaves crinkle underfoot. The path follows a stream, rushing and burbling...
FDA restricts use of kids’ fluoride supplements – NBC Chicago
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Introduction to FDA's Decision
The Food and Drug Administration on Friday moved to limit the use of fluoride supplements used to strengthen children's teeth, the...
South suburban food pantry draws hundreds as SNAP cutoff looms
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Introduction to the Crisis
The south suburban Rich Township Food Pantry drew hundreds of people on Thursday afternoon for its twice-weekly distribution, with the crowd...
Ryan Seacrest shares dad Gary Lee Seacrest has died – NBC Chicago
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Introduction to Ryan Seacrest's Loss
Ryan Seacrest is navigating a heartbreaking loss. The "Wheel of Fortune" host shared that his father Gary Lee Seacrest has...
Daylight saving time ends Sunday. Here’s what to know and how to ease the change
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Introduction to Daylight Saving Time
Clocks will move back an hour as most of America returns from daylight saving to standard time at 2 a.m....
Jesse Eisenberg is donating his kidney to a stranger – NBC Chicago
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Introduction to Jesse Eisenberg's Selfless Act
Jesse Eisenberg has always been a big blood donor, but now he is taking his giving to another level...
Two Illinois moms among millions facing SNAP cutoff as pantries say: ‘We cannot meet this need’
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Introduction to the SNAP Funding Cutoff
Natasha McClendon keeps a cabinet in her Englewood home stocked with possible sides, like potatoes and macaroni pasta, to...
What to know as the sign-up window for health insurance arrives – NBC Chicago
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Health Insurance Sign-Up Window Arrives Amidst Uncertainty
The annual enrollment window for millions of people to pick an individual health insurance plan opens in nearly...

