Johnson attends groundbreaking for new wellness center
A new wellness center is coming to West Garfield Park near Madison Street and Kildare Avenue. The facility will provide a broad range of services through partnerships with non-profits.
A new wellness center is coming to West Garfield Park near Madison Street and Kildare Avenue. The facility will provide a broad range of services through partnerships with non-profits.
The Menopause Society's annual meeting
Let's talk about a topic that not many people are not necessarily well informed about.
Let's talk about a topic that not many people are not necessarily well informed about.
Falling for financial scams could be sign of Alzheimer's
Here is today's health watch.
Here is today's health watch.
What you need to know about polycystic ovary syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome, also known as PCOS, affects about 1 out of every 10 women of reproductive age. It leads to hormone imbalances, pain and also difficulty conceiving.
Polycystic ovary syndrome, also known as PCOS, affects about 1 out of every 10 women of reproductive age. It leads to hormone imbalances, pain and also difficulty conceiving.
COVID-19 and flu vaccines: What you need to know
Nearly half of Americans are planning to get their flu shot or COVID-19 booster at their local pharmacy this fall. Sume Chakkalakel is the pharmacist at the CVS on Michigan Avenue, and she joined Good Day Chicago to talk more about it.
Nearly half of Americans are planning to get their flu shot or COVID-19 booster at their local pharmacy this fall. Sume Chakkalakel is the pharmacist at the CVS on Michigan Avenue, and she joined Good Day Chicago to talk more about it.
Report: More than 2,000 drug manufacturing plants haven't been inspected by FDA in 5 years
More than 2,000 drug manufacturing plants haven't been inspected in at least 5 years, a new report says.
More than 2,000 drug manufacturing plants haven't been inspected in at least 5 years, a new report says.
Dentists warn against new braces fashion trend
The fashionable braces could cause major teeth problems.
The fashionable braces could cause major teeth problems.
Psychiatrist explains how overexposure to social media can impact kids' long-term health
More schools are finding it hard to keep kids off social media during school hours. They're not only worried about the distraction it creates, but also the negative impact it can have on mental health.
More schools are finding it hard to keep kids off social media during school hours. They're not only worried about the distraction it creates, but also the negative impact it can have on mental health.
Trump calls for free IVF treatments with no plan on how it would work
Donald Trump says he wants to make IVF treatments free for women, but he hasn’t said how the government would pay for it or how such a massive undertaking would work.
Donald Trump says he wants to make IVF treatments free for women, but he hasn’t said how the government would pay for it or how such a massive undertaking would work.
Legionnaires' disease bacteria found in drinking water at EPA's Chicago Loop offices
Bacteria that can cause legionnaires' disease was detected in the drinking water at the EPA's Chicago Loop offices.
Bacteria that can cause legionnaires' disease was detected in the drinking water at the EPA's Chicago Loop offices.
Expert weighs in on tips for kids' screen time
School is back in session, but trying to get kids away from a screen can be hard.
School is back in session, but trying to get kids away from a screen can be hard.
Parental stress poses a significant public health issue, surgeon general says
American parents are overwhelmed and burned out, so much so, it's become a public health concern. That's according to a new advisory released by the surgeon general calling for shifts in policy and cultural norms.
American parents are overwhelmed and burned out, so much so, it's become a public health concern. That's according to a new advisory released by the surgeon general calling for shifts in policy and cultural norms.
Lurie Children's new facility dog brings comforts to patients
Lurie Children's Hospital has a new team member!
Lurie Children's Hospital has a new team member!
Chicago nonprofit gifts local families fertility treatments
Fertility treatment is a great option for those looking to conceive but it can cost upwards of $30,000 without insurance. That's a huge barrier for most families. The Chicago Coalition for Building Families has gifted that treatment to dozens of families.
Fertility treatment is a great option for those looking to conceive but it can cost upwards of $30,000 without insurance. That's a huge barrier for most families. The Chicago Coalition for Building Families has gifted that treatment to dozens of families.
CDC issues fall virus outlook
Here's the latest on Covid-19.
Here's the latest on Covid-19.
Deals will lower prices of Medicare's costliest drugs, White House says — see the list
Federal officials reached deals with drug companies to lower the cost for 10 of Medicare’s costliest drugs. Here's what to know.
Federal officials reached deals with drug companies to lower the cost for 10 of Medicare’s costliest drugs. Here's what to know.
Preparing children for back-to-school vaccinations
As kids head back to school, they will need to get their mandatory vaccines -- and it can be scary to some.
As kids head back to school, they will need to get their mandatory vaccines -- and it can be scary to some.
Biden announces $150M for cancer research
President Joe Biden, alongside first lady Jill Biden, delivered remarks Tuesday in New Orleans addressing his revamped "Cancer Moonshot" program, which seeks to cut the cancer death rate in the U.S. by about half over the next 25 years.
President Joe Biden, alongside first lady Jill Biden, delivered remarks Tuesday in New Orleans addressing his revamped "Cancer Moonshot" program, which seeks to cut the cancer death rate in the U.S. by about half over the next 25 years.
Chicago hospital gets $12M grant to research antibiotic use for pediatric pneumonia
Antibiotic resistance is a growing concern in the U.S., particularly when it comes to treating pediatric pneumonia. Doctors are now questioning whether antibiotics should be used at all for this condition.
Antibiotic resistance is a growing concern in the U.S., particularly when it comes to treating pediatric pneumonia. Doctors are now questioning whether antibiotics should be used at all for this condition.
Millennials and Gen X face increased risk of cancers
A new study showed younger patients have a higher risk of having several cancers including breast cancer, colon cancer and pancreatic cancer.
A new study showed younger patients have a higher risk of having several cancers including breast cancer, colon cancer and pancreatic cancer.