‘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
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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
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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.

Starting Fresh: Exploring the new you through makeovers
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The Wings Chicago program is a domestic violence center that helps survivors be their very best, providing housing and counseling, among other things.

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.

A Pint for Kim: Naperville community honors cancer victim with weekend blood drive
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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.

Rising healthcare costs for elderly prompt concern
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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
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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
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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.

Cat owners could be at higher risk of schizophrenia, study suggests

Snuggling with a cat seems like a loving and relaxing activity, but a new study implies that it might affect your mental health down the line.

Annual 'A Pint for Kim' Blood Drive returns this Saturday
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The 5th Annual A Pint For Kim Blood Drive returns to Naperville this Saturday, May 11. The drive honors the memory of Kim Sandford who fought an eight-year battle with a rare cancer. This year's event will be at Naperville North High School from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be music, games and free fun for the whole family.