Synthetic THC products disguised as snacks putting children at risk: Chicago health officials
Health officials and doctors say highly dosed THC products are being consumed by children, having an impact on their health.
Health officials and doctors say highly dosed THC products are being consumed by children, having an impact on their health.
Chicago alderman says THC products are being advertised to children
They may look like popular snacks, but they can be very toxic to children.
They may look like popular snacks, but they can be very toxic to children.
Scientists develop exercise pill promising benefits without effort
How would you like to have the benefits of exercising without the effort? Scientists are working on a pill that might let you do that.
How would you like to have the benefits of exercising without the effort? Scientists are working on a pill that might let you do that.
Report alleges hospital staff tried to snoop on Kate Middleton's medical records
A British privacy watchdog is investigating a report that staff at a private London hospital tried to snoop on the Princess of Wales’ medical records while she was a patient for abdominal surgery.
A British privacy watchdog is investigating a report that staff at a private London hospital tried to snoop on the Princess of Wales’ medical records while she was a patient for abdominal surgery.
Richard Simmons reveals skin cancer diagnosis
One day after concerning fans with a startling social media post in which he said he was "dying," Richard Simmons revealed he's been diagnosed with skin cancer.
One day after concerning fans with a startling social media post in which he said he was "dying," Richard Simmons revealed he's been diagnosed with skin cancer.
Duckworth advocates for reproductive rights, IVF
Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth is fighting for reproductive rights, speaking before the Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.
Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth is fighting for reproductive rights, speaking before the Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.
Duckworth advocates for reproductive rights, IVF
Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth is fighting for reproductive rights, speaking before the Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.
Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth is fighting for reproductive rights, speaking before the Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.
More migrants arrive in Chicago amid shelter evictions, measles outbreak
Suitcases and personal belongings were set outside as migrants checked in Wednesday at the city’s Landing Zone.
Suitcases and personal belongings were set outside as migrants checked in Wednesday at the city’s Landing Zone.
More migrants arrive in Chicago amid shelter evictions, measles outbreak
A new group of migrants from the southern border arrived in Chicago on Wednesday, as officials grappled with both the influx of arrivals and a measles outbreak.
A new group of migrants from the southern border arrived in Chicago on Wednesday, as officials grappled with both the influx of arrivals and a measles outbreak.
15 cases of measles in Chicago amid outbreak
Two new cases of measles have been reported this week, bringing the total in Chicago up to 15.
Two new cases of measles have been reported this week, bringing the total in Chicago up to 15.
‘Dirty Dozen’ produce: Strawberries, spinach top 2024 list for most pesticides
The 2024 “Dirty Dozen" report lists the 12 nonorganic fruits and vegetables found by the EWG to have the most pesticides, along with the “Clean Fifteen" produce.
The 2024 “Dirty Dozen" report lists the 12 nonorganic fruits and vegetables found by the EWG to have the most pesticides, along with the “Clean Fifteen" produce.
White House takes action to address gender disparities in health research funding
When it comes to health, women still don't receive equal levels of funding and research to help promote new medical breakthroughs and improve their wellness. To bridge that gap, the White House is enacting a new executive order.
When it comes to health, women still don't receive equal levels of funding and research to help promote new medical breakthroughs and improve their wellness. To bridge that gap, the White House is enacting a new executive order.
Measles in Chicago: 2 new cases reported, totaling 15
More cases of measles are arising in Chicago as health officials continue their efforts to contain the spread.
More cases of measles are arising in Chicago as health officials continue their efforts to contain the spread.
Juice tied to weight gain, study finds
Drinking 100% fruit juice with no added sugar may sound healthy, but experts are recommending that kids and adults cut back on juice. As little as one or more glasses of fruit juice per day can lead to weight gain.
Drinking 100% fruit juice with no added sugar may sound healthy, but experts are recommending that kids and adults cut back on juice. As little as one or more glasses of fruit juice per day can lead to weight gain.
Measles outbreak: More than dozen states reported cases in 2024
As spring and summer travel get underway public health officials are warning about a sharp spike in measles cases across the world. The CDC urges doctors to vaccinate babies as young as 6 months old if their family is traveling. The disease was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000, but it's slowly reemerged.
As spring and summer travel get underway public health officials are warning about a sharp spike in measles cases across the world. The CDC urges doctors to vaccinate babies as young as 6 months old if their family is traveling. The disease was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000, but it's slowly reemerged.
Intermittent fasting may actually be dangerous for your heart, new research finds
Researchers found the popular intermittent fasting dieting trend may, in fact, be doing more harm than good. For some, the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease nearly doubled.
Researchers found the popular intermittent fasting dieting trend may, in fact, be doing more harm than good. For some, the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease nearly doubled.
Fake safety glasses left woman with permanent eye damage during 2017 solar eclipse, doctor says
The young woman's vision was 20/20 in the right eye and 20/25 in the left before the eclipse. Within four hours of looking at the sun, she said her vision was blurry and distorted in both eyes, and the only color she could see was black.
The young woman's vision was 20/20 in the right eye and 20/25 in the left before the eclipse. Within four hours of looking at the sun, she said her vision was blurry and distorted in both eyes, and the only color she could see was black.
Pritzker signs executive order to enhance access to groundbreaking therapies
Gov. J.B. Pritzker took action Monday by signing an executive order aimed at establishing a framework to finance and enhance access to groundbreaking therapies and medications, such as the recently endorsed gene therapies for sickle cell disease.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker took action Monday by signing an executive order aimed at establishing a framework to finance and enhance access to groundbreaking therapies and medications, such as the recently endorsed gene therapies for sickle cell disease.
Pritzker takes action to expand access to groundbreaking therapies
On Monday, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed an executive order focusing on establishing a framework to finance and improve accessibility to pioneering therapies and medications, including newly endorsed gene therapies for sickle cell disease.
On Monday, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed an executive order focusing on establishing a framework to finance and improve accessibility to pioneering therapies and medications, including newly endorsed gene therapies for sickle cell disease.
How to improve eyesight naturally
Qigong expert Lee Holden says it's possible to improve eyesight naturally with exercises. Qigong uses posture, movement, breathing and meditation to strengthen muscles around the eyes.
Qigong expert Lee Holden says it's possible to improve eyesight naturally with exercises. Qigong uses posture, movement, breathing and meditation to strengthen muscles around the eyes.