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FDA issues ‘urgent' message about faulty glucose devices
The devices have been linked to more than 700 serious injuries and seven deaths.
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Abbott issues ‘urgent' message to patients after medical devices linked to 700 injuries, 7 deaths
The malfunctioning glucose readers pose serious health risks, Abbott said, “including potential injury or death”
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NBC 5 Responds: Medicare fraud case leads to federal action
Doug Wilmoth thought he was just checking his routine Medicare statement. Instead, he discovered more than $32,000 in charges for medical supplies he said he never ordered.
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Free, UChicago AI tool aims to help renters better understand their rights
A group of law students at the University of Chicago is using artificial intelligence to make legal help more accessible to the general public.
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How to choose the right charity on Giving Tuesday, according to Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports shows you how to find charities that truly make a difference and avoid the ones that don’t ahead of Giving Tuesday.
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How tariffs could impact your holiday shopping this year
Tariffs on consumer goods could increase the cost of holiday gifts this season, as NBC 5 Responds Kate Chappell reports.
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Tariffs, supply chain issues impact holiday toy shopping
If you have your eye on certain toys this holiday season, get ready for sticker shock. NBC 5 Responds’ Kate Chappell explains.
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Digital grocery coupons lead to frustration and savings, NBC 5 Responds survey says
An NBC Chicago Responds viewer survey revealed digital grocery coupons lead to savings and frustration at checkout for consumers. Kate Chappell has more.
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NBC 5 Responds survey reveals frustration — and savings — with digital grocery coupons
Digital coupons promise convenience and savings, but for many Chicago-area shoppers, the reality is more complicated.
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ByHeart responds to lawsuits filed by families of babies sickened by infant botulism
The lawsuits, filed in federal courts in two states, allege that the ByHeart formula the babies consumed was defective.
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Cook County property tax bills now due in December after delay
The delay stems from a years-long technology upgrade that county officials said is more complex than anticipated, NBC 5 Responds reported.
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Woman duped by ‘imposter' article with fake celebrity endorsement
An NBC 5 viewer says she was fooled by an online ad for a miracle cure that purported to be from NBC News and featured a fake celebrity endorsement.
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Recall expands as FDA investigates infant botulism cases linked to baby formula
A recall initiated amid a series of infant botulism cases potentially linked to powdered baby formula has now been expanded, the FDA announced Tuesday.
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Is the traditional college bubble bursting?
According to a recent Gallup poll, Americans’ perceived importance of a college education is declining.
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Infant botulism cases potentially linked to baby formula
The Food and Drug Administration is investigating cases of infant botulism linked to baby formula, including two in Illinois. Kate Chappell reports.
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FDA investigates infant botulism cases linked to baby formula
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating a series of infant botulism cases potentially linked to powdered baby formula.
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Having problems with digital grocery store coupons? Take this survey
NBC 5 Responds is hearing from a number of viewers who say they’re having problems using grocery store coupon apps following a story we aired last month. We want to learn how big the problem is in the Chicago area. Please take a few moments to take our brief survey about your experience using coupon apps at grocery stores. We…
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NBC 5 Responds: The hidden price of loyalty programs
Loyalty programs promise discounts on gas, groceries and more. However, they often come with a hidden price. Kate Chappell reports.
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$20K gone? Man says insurance claim check mysteriously disappeared from account
A man who received an insurance check for storm damage says the check went into his bank account, but unexpectedly disappeared once construction began — leaving him in a bind to pay for the work.
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NBC 5 Responds: Lead found in protein powders
Protein powders and shakes are more popular than ever. But a new investigation from Consumer Reports uncovered a hidden risk: lead. NBC 5 Responds’ Kate Chappell reports.