Common cooking ingredient could reduce dementia mortality risk, study suggests
Infusing this pantry staple into your diet could pay big dividends for cognitive health and longevity, a new study suggests.
Mental Health Awareness Month: Removing stigma to support healing
Mental health has long been stigmatized, but groups like New Choice Intervention are working to break down those barriers and encourage people to get the help they need.
‘Get Ready With Me’ TikTok star announces own death in final video
Popular TikTok creator Dr. Kimberley Nix announced her own death in a heartfelt final video titled "Get Ready with Me, One Last Time," where she shared her journey with metastatic sarcoma and encouraged new followers to learn from her experiences.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention hosts talks for Mental Health Awareness Month
The American Foundation of Suicide Prevention will be hosting several events and trainings in May for Mental Health Awareness Month. Executive Director Angela Cummings joined Good Day Chicago to discuss warning signs.
Celebrating Mother's Day when a loved one has dementia
This weekend marks Mother's Day, a time of year that can come with some extra challenges for families who have a loved one with dementia. So the Alzheimer's Foundation of America is offering up some tips to help honor the special women in everyone's life.
Prince William says Kate Middleton’s 'doing well’ after cancer diagnosis
On March 22, Kate Middleton announced that she had been diagnosed with cancer.
Starting Fresh: Exploring the new you through makeovers
The Wings Chicago program is a domestic violence center that helps survivors be their very best, providing housing and counseling, among other things.
Beach Boys' Brian Wilson needs conservatorship because of mental decline, judge rules
Two longtime representatives of Brian Wilson will now make decisions on his behalf. The music legend was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1988.
Wisconsin man swallows wire grill brush bristle; could have died
A popular grilling accessory sent a Kenosha man to the emergency room. Now, he’s warning others about the dangers of the product that could have killed him.
Northwestern Medicine has fix for Chicago nursing shortage
A nursing shortage is impacting the U.S., including in Chicago, but Northwestern Medicine has a fix for that.
Illinois bill would expand insurance coverage for diabetes treatments
A proposed bill in the Illinois state legislature aims to broaden insurance coverage for all forms of diabetes.
'A Pint for Kim' blood drive marks 5th year, aims to break donation record
There's a critical blood shortage across the country, and now more than ever, there's incentive to roll up your sleeve.
Illinois bill would expand insurance coverage for diabetes treatments
A proposed bill in the Illinois state legislature aims to broaden insurance coverage for all forms of diabetes.
A Pint for Kim: Naperville community honors cancer victim with weekend blood drive
There's a critical blood shortage across the country and now more than ever, there's incentive to roll up your sleeve. You can donate in honor of a Naperville mom who lost her life to cancer at an event held in her honor this weekend.
New program aims to tackle mental health
A local suburb is making sure residents know about their available resources.
Chicago weather: Scattered showers continue today but the sun returns tomorrow
FOX 32's Kaitlin Cody breaks down today's weather outlook.
Rising healthcare costs for elderly prompt concern
Everyone wants to enjoy their later years but for many, they deal with the heavy burden of financial costs for health care. Deena Centofanti has more on how those rising costs are raising concerns as well.
New COVID FLiRT variants spread across U.S.: Here's what you need to know
A new group of COVID-19 variants is sweeping across the country right now. The new variants, nicknamed "FLiRT," are the new dominant strains in the United States, according to the CDC.
Screen time for kids and teens: AAP updates guidelines for parents
The American Academy of Pediatrics has updated its screen time guidelines for children and teenagers with new age-based handouts.
Vampire facials connected to HIV cases: CDC
Three women were diagnosed with HIV after receiving "vampire facials" at an unlicensed spa. This comes after counterfeit Botox has been causing illness in user across the country. Dr. Lauren Fine from Fine Dermatology explains how to seek safe cosmetic care.