Popular sleep positions could damage your nerves, expert says
Dr. Mike Cirigliano from the FOX Medical Team explains how some of the most popular sleeping positions could be bad for your longterm health.
Dr. Mike Cirigliano from the FOX Medical Team explains how some of the most popular sleeping positions could be bad for your longterm health.
Expert on how you can beat the brain rot of endless short-form videos
A psychiatrist with Endeavor Health discusses new research on short-form video consumption, its potential impact on brain health, and practical steps viewers can take to curb overuse.
A psychiatrist with Endeavor Health discusses new research on short-form video consumption, its potential impact on brain health, and practical steps viewers can take to curb overuse.
Lurie Children’s Radiothon spotlights healing work of child life specialist, facility dog
Natalie and her facility dog, Hawk, help guide young patients and families through stressful treatments by providing comfort, support, and kid-friendly explanations during their hospital stay.
Natalie and her facility dog, Hawk, help guide young patients and families through stressful treatments by providing comfort, support, and kid-friendly explanations during their hospital stay.
Social media ban in Australia starts for children under 16: Here's how it works
Hundreds of thousands of social media accounts are being deactivated as the world’s first social media ban goes into effect now in Australia for kids under 16. Here’s how it will work.
Hundreds of thousands of social media accounts are being deactivated as the world’s first social media ban goes into effect now in Australia for kids under 16. Here’s how it will work.
Feeling SAD? Here's how to beat the winter blues
Experts say there are ways to combat seasonal affective disorder, better known as SAD.
Experts say there are ways to combat seasonal affective disorder, better known as SAD.
Hawaii sues TikTok parent company ByteDance, claims app harms children
Hawaii claims that ByteDance designed TikTok to manipulate dopamine production, similar to gambling industry tactics.
Hawaii claims that ByteDance designed TikTok to manipulate dopamine production, similar to gambling industry tactics.
Risk of gambling addiction reaches all-time high, experts say
The rise in sports betting apps and online casinos has also led to an notable increase in the number of people suffering from gambling addiction.
The rise in sports betting apps and online casinos has also led to an notable increase in the number of people suffering from gambling addiction.
Chicago's first mental health urgent care opens in River North | ChicagoNOW
Chicago’s first mental health urgent care just opened in River North. Co-Founders of SHFT, Genia Yovankin and Holley Brandchaft-White, join live in studio to talk about the new urgent care and services offered.
Chicago’s first mental health urgent care just opened in River North. Co-Founders of SHFT, Genia Yovankin and Holley Brandchaft-White, join live in studio to talk about the new urgent care and services offered.
‘Wait Until 8th’ movement aims to protect kids by delaying smartphone use
The national campaign encourages parents to delay giving smartphones until after 8th grade, easing social pressure and helping shield children from the negative effects of social media.
The national campaign encourages parents to delay giving smartphones until after 8th grade, easing social pressure and helping shield children from the negative effects of social media.
New book offers tools for mindfulness and comfort | ChicagoNOW
Author, mindfulness expert, podcast host, Michelle Maros joins in studio to talk about her book "Dear Friend". The book has 365 daily reflections to help you along your mental wellness journey.
Author, mindfulness expert, podcast host, Michelle Maros joins in studio to talk about her book "Dear Friend". The book has 365 daily reflections to help you along your mental wellness journey.
Sleep expert explains when melatonin helps — and when it can do more harm | ChicagoLIVE
After a new study linked melatonin to possible heart health risks, "ChicagoLIVE" speaks with a sleep medicine specialist from Northwestern University about what the research really means. She explains when melatonin can be helpful, why timing and dosage matter more than strength, and how high doses may do more harm than good.
After a new study linked melatonin to possible heart health risks, "ChicagoLIVE" speaks with a sleep medicine specialist from Northwestern University about what the research really means. She explains when melatonin can be helpful, why timing and dosage matter more than strength, and how high doses may do more harm than good.
Chicago man leads ‘Grow a Mo’ campaign to spark conversations and save men’s lives this Movember
Riley Glassmann joins to share his personal mission behind the “Grow a Mo” movement, encouraging men to take action for their mental and physical health during the annual Movember campaign.
Riley Glassmann joins to share his personal mission behind the “Grow a Mo” movement, encouraging men to take action for their mental and physical health during the annual Movember campaign.
Botox-like treatment eases phantom limb pain for Ukrainian war amputees
A groundbreaking Northwestern Medicine study finds that a Botox-like injection can dramatically reduce phantom limb pain in Ukrainian war amputees. "ChicagoLIVE" speaks with Dr. Steven Cohen, senior study author and Director of Pain Research at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, about how this innovative treatment targets nerves to relieve pain and help amputees regain mobility and use of prosthetics.
A groundbreaking Northwestern Medicine study finds that a Botox-like injection can dramatically reduce phantom limb pain in Ukrainian war amputees. "ChicagoLIVE" speaks with Dr. Steven Cohen, senior study author and Director of Pain Research at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, about how this innovative treatment targets nerves to relieve pain and help amputees regain mobility and use of prosthetics.
Clinical psychologist helps kids "spiral up"
Dr. Erica Rozmid, a clinical psychologist, is helping parents show their kids how to “Spiral Up” by noticing small “glimmers” or positivity and gratitude.
Dr. Erica Rozmid, a clinical psychologist, is helping parents show their kids how to “Spiral Up” by noticing small “glimmers” or positivity and gratitude.
Humans replace dummies in UIC medical training
At the University of Illinois College of Medicine, students are now learning from real human actors instead of plastic dummies. "ChicagoLIVE" speaks with Bob Kaiser, Interim Executive Director of the Simulation and Integrative Learning Institute at UIC, about how more than 160 actors are helping future doctors and nurses practice communication, diagnosis and patient care.
At the University of Illinois College of Medicine, students are now learning from real human actors instead of plastic dummies. "ChicagoLIVE" speaks with Bob Kaiser, Interim Executive Director of the Simulation and Integrative Learning Institute at UIC, about how more than 160 actors are helping future doctors and nurses practice communication, diagnosis and patient care.
Saving Veteran's - BraveHearts Returns to Chicago this Weekend for 20-Mile Horseback Ride
BraveHearts—the nation’s leading equine-assisted services organization for Veterans—will return to Chicago on Friday, October 24, for “Trail to Zero,” an annual 20-mile horseback ride to raise awareness for Veteran mental health and suicide prevention. Amanda Bethards and Winston join ChicagoNOW.
BraveHearts—the nation’s leading equine-assisted services organization for Veterans—will return to Chicago on Friday, October 24, for “Trail to Zero,” an annual 20-mile horseback ride to raise awareness for Veteran mental health and suicide prevention. Amanda Bethards and Winston join ChicagoNOW.
This Chicago classroom looks like a hospital — and that’s the point
Fox 32's Dawn Hasbrouck takes a look at how a Chicago university is helping future medical professionals prepare not to make mistakes.
Fox 32's Dawn Hasbrouck takes a look at how a Chicago university is helping future medical professionals prepare not to make mistakes.
Can you really trust your gut? The science behind our 'sixth sense'
We?ve all heard the advice: ?trust your gut.? But what does that really mean ? and is there science behind it? Dr. Hongkui Zeng, Executive Vice President and Director of the Brain Initiative at the Allen Institute, joins us to explain how the nervous system tracks and regulates the body?s internal organs. This NIH-supported project aims to uncover the body?s true ?sixth sense? ? the subconscious communication between the brain and organs like the heart, lungs, and stomach that helps keep us balanced and alive.
We?ve all heard the advice: ?trust your gut.? But what does that really mean ? and is there science behind it? Dr. Hongkui Zeng, Executive Vice President and Director of the Brain Initiative at the Allen Institute, joins us to explain how the nervous system tracks and regulates the body?s internal organs. This NIH-supported project aims to uncover the body?s true ?sixth sense? ? the subconscious communication between the brain and organs like the heart, lungs, and stomach that helps keep us balanced and alive.
Chicago takes step towards reopening mental health clinics
Chicago has taken another step towards reopening city mental health clinics.
Chicago has taken another step towards reopening city mental health clinics.
Visiting an outdoor school to see educational, emotional benefits
Living in the city, many children aren't exposed to the lessons of the great outdoors, like hunting and fishing.
Living in the city, many children aren't exposed to the lessons of the great outdoors, like hunting and fishing.