Indiana man shares mental health journey after surviving 6 days trapped under I-94

An Indiana man who survived being trapped in his truck under the interstate for six days is now hoping his story will help those struggling with mental health issues.

Unseasonably warm weather triggers early allergy season in Chicago

While enjoying the warmer temperatures this month, have you noticed an increase in sneezing and sniffling? It's not your imagination.

Unseasonably warm weather triggers early allergy season in Chicago
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While enjoying the warmer temperatures this month, have you noticed an increase in sneezing and sniffling? It's not your imagination.

Indiana man's survival story sparks mental health awareness campaign
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An Indiana man who survived being trapped in his truck under the interstate for six days is now hoping his story will help those struggling with mental health issues.

Is the stomach bug going around? CDC reports norovirus spike in Northeast

Cases of the highly contagious norovirus, also known as the stomach bug, are rising across the Northeast, according to the CDC. How does norovirus spread? And how do you get norovirus?

Pritzker invests in maternal health care
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Governor Pritzker introduced new maternal health care initiatives during a stop at the Chicago South Side Birth Center on Monday.

Doctors say people are getting too much niacin from foods
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You probably have no idea how much niacin, or B-3 vitamins, you're actually taking. For decades, it's been added to foods to help protect us but now it seems some people are getting too much.

Ability hand: Future of human prosthetics
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PSYONIC Prosthetics is introducing the bionic ability hand. The bionic prosthetic hand has sensors in its fingertips to help detect pressure.

Women likely to see greater benefit from regular exercise than men

A U.S. study found that women only need about half the exercise as men to get the same benefits, and that variations in our “anatomy and physiology” likely account for the differences.

Hustle Chicago is climbing for a good cause
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Hundreds of people were climbing to the top of the former John Hancock building Sunday morning to raise money for the Respiratory Health Association which supports people living with lung disease. This year's event was Hustle Chicago's 27th annual stair climb.

'Oh my God, that's beautiful': Senior citizens try virtual reality in study showing their acceptance

A recent Stanford University study examined the impact of virtual reality (VR) on seniors' well-being, aiming to integrate VR into senior communities for health benefits and dementia management.

Donate at the Emily Holum Memorial Blood Drive in Arlington Heights
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Emily "Emmy" Holum was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia at the age of four and fought bravely for two years, undergoing numerous blood transfusions. To honor Emmy, a memorial blood drive had been planned at Our Lady of the Wayside on Sunday to help save lives.

How to properly care for your pet's teeth
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If your pet's breath is extra stinky, you may not want to ignore it. Dental problems are the number one health issue for pets and neglecting their teeth could have bigger consequences. Connor Hansen has the details.

Indiana resident with measles visited 3 Chicago hospitals while contagious, health officials warn
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The Chicago Department of Public Health is warning the public about an Indiana resident with the measles who went to three Chicago hospitals earlier this month while they were contagious. Officials are working to notify anyone who may have been exposed.