Kids who consume energy drinks are more prone to mental health disorders, study finds
Energy drinks could pose a risk to young brains, according to new research.
Energy drinks could pose a risk to young brains, according to new research.
Humor strategist gives advice on how to rewire your brain
Life can be overwhelming. That's why a humor strategist is providing you with tips on how you can stress less and laugh more.
Life can be overwhelming. That's why a humor strategist is providing you with tips on how you can stress less and laugh more.
Illinois partners with Google to launch mental health portal BEACON
Illinois is taking part in a first of its kind mental health initiative. Gov. J.B. Pritkzer announced the creation of BEACON on Monday.
Illinois is taking part in a first of its kind mental health initiative. Gov. J.B. Pritkzer announced the creation of BEACON on Monday.
Illinois partners with Google to launch mental health portal BEACON
Illinois is taking part in a first of its kind mental health initiative. Gov. J.B. Pritkzer announced the creation of BEACON on Monday.
Illinois is taking part in a first of its kind mental health initiative. Gov. J.B. Pritkzer announced the creation of BEACON on Monday.
Chicago gets new mental health funding from feds
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) announced new mental heatlh funding to support services in Chicago.
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) announced new mental heatlh funding to support services in Chicago.
Study links energy drinks to rise in mental health problems, researchers find
A review of a study from eight years ago finds that energy drinks have a negative impact on kids.
A review of a study from eight years ago finds that energy drinks have a negative impact on kids.
Social media influences children to adopt skincare routines
Children as young as 10 years old are taking to social media to share their skincare and makeup routines. Dermatologist Lauren Fine explains what's healthy and what's not for tweens developing their routines.
Children as young as 10 years old are taking to social media to share their skincare and makeup routines. Dermatologist Lauren Fine explains what's healthy and what's not for tweens developing their routines.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson visits youth guidance event
The weather didn't stop Mayor Brandon Johnson from taking part in several events honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The weather didn't stop Mayor Brandon Johnson from taking part in several events honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Who Got Da Juice? addresses health from inside out
Owner of Who Got Da Juice?, Toi Bowers is a Mental Health Therapist who encourages people to address their health from the inside out starting with a nutritious diet.
Owner of Who Got Da Juice?, Toi Bowers is a Mental Health Therapist who encourages people to address their health from the inside out starting with a nutritious diet.
Ping Pong serves up therapy for the mind and body
One doctor is prescribing ping pong for patients suffering from serious diseases.
One doctor is prescribing ping pong for patients suffering from serious diseases.
Chicago musician uses legacy of blues to heal
Local musician Brother Jacob uses what he's learned about the power of blues and is spreading it to young people throughout Chicago. He believed we can use blues music to soothe our inner turmoil.
Local musician Brother Jacob uses what he's learned about the power of blues and is spreading it to young people throughout Chicago. He believed we can use blues music to soothe our inner turmoil.
Specific ideas and ways to change your life in 2024
New year’s resolutions get a bad rap. Here are some specific, small things you could start doing that are sure to bring big changes ahead.
New year’s resolutions get a bad rap. Here are some specific, small things you could start doing that are sure to bring big changes ahead.
2023 year in health review
Here are your top health stories for 2023.
Here are your top health stories for 2023.
Health Watch: The benefits of practicing gratitude
In Tuesday's Health Watch, it?s an easy activity that can have a major impact on your health. Beth Galvin talks to an expert about why you should make practicing gratitude a regular part of you routine.
In Tuesday's Health Watch, it?s an easy activity that can have a major impact on your health. Beth Galvin talks to an expert about why you should make practicing gratitude a regular part of you routine.
Tips on keeping up with your heart health
A major factor of heart attacks is stress.
A major factor of heart attacks is stress.
Heart attacks spike during the winter holidays
The cold weather mixed with the stress the holiday season leads to an increase in heart attacks this time of year, experts say. Dr. Shikha Jain with UI Health discuses heart attack symptoms to look out for.
The cold weather mixed with the stress the holiday season leads to an increase in heart attacks this time of year, experts say. Dr. Shikha Jain with UI Health discuses heart attack symptoms to look out for.
Naloxone to hit Chicagoland gas stations in areas with significant reports of overdoses
The Cook County Sheriff's Office is spearheading a new initiative to ensure widespread access to naloxone.
The Cook County Sheriff's Office is spearheading a new initiative to ensure widespread access to naloxone.
Naloxone to hit Chicagoland gas stations in areas with significant reports of overdoses
The Cook County Sheriff's Office is spearheading a new initiative to ensure widespread access to naloxone.
The Cook County Sheriff's Office is spearheading a new initiative to ensure widespread access to naloxone.
How technology can help with holiday weight gain
Gaining weight can be an unwanted side effect this time of year from all of those tasty holiday treats. But now, some technology on the market could help you out.
Gaining weight can be an unwanted side effect this time of year from all of those tasty holiday treats. But now, some technology on the market could help you out.
Number of children getting kidney stones is increasing
Here is today's health watch.
Here is today's health watch.