University of Chicago Medical Center responds to nurses strike vote
The University of Chicago Medical Center says they are committed to continuing negotiations in good faith. Nurses at the hospital are deciding whether to strike or not today.
The University of Chicago Medical Center says they are committed to continuing negotiations in good faith. Nurses at the hospital are deciding whether to strike or not today.
Chicago cancer survivors come together to celebrate triumphs in new book
A dozen brave women got together and wrote book sharing the ultimate testimony about their battle with breast cancer, "The Breast is Yet to Come."
A dozen brave women got together and wrote book sharing the ultimate testimony about their battle with breast cancer, "The Breast is Yet to Come."
UChicago nurses to vote on strike authorization
Nurses at the University of Chicago Medical Center have spent months at the bargaining table asking for a new contract with better pay, staffing, and hours. The union will vote on whether or not to authorize a strike Tuesday.
Nurses at the University of Chicago Medical Center have spent months at the bargaining table asking for a new contract with better pay, staffing, and hours. The union will vote on whether or not to authorize a strike Tuesday.
U.S. women giving birth now 3 times as likely have syphilis
U.S. health officials are alarmed by a major rise in dangerous, preventable syphilis infections in babies.
U.S. health officials are alarmed by a major rise in dangerous, preventable syphilis infections in babies.
COVID hospitalizations increasing nationwide
Instead of using COVID tests, the CDC is considering using symptoms to determine when to end isolation.
Instead of using COVID tests, the CDC is considering using symptoms to determine when to end isolation.
Fear of needles: Overcoming the challenge of medical appointments
Fear of needles is one of the biggest challenges people face in going to the doctor. It can make vaccinations and blood draws really difficult?even for adults. Beth Galvin has some tips to make your next appointment a little easier.
Fear of needles is one of the biggest challenges people face in going to the doctor. It can make vaccinations and blood draws really difficult?even for adults. Beth Galvin has some tips to make your next appointment a little easier.
Recovering from burnout and exhaustion
The winter blues can lead to burnout and exhaustion. Professor and author Kandi Wiens says it's important to reestablish social connection, reengage in hobbies, and reimagine yourself.
The winter blues can lead to burnout and exhaustion. Professor and author Kandi Wiens says it's important to reestablish social connection, reengage in hobbies, and reimagine yourself.
Illinois lawmaker pushes for Food Safety Act
The Illinois Food Safety Act would ban dangerous food additives including red dye No. 3. State Senator Willie Preston is working to keep harmful chemical out of food.
The Illinois Food Safety Act would ban dangerous food additives including red dye No. 3. State Senator Willie Preston is working to keep harmful chemical out of food.
The Human Being Diet prioritizes simplicity
The Human Being Diet is all about eating wholesome natural foods. People should be doing more simple exercises and skipping the gym, author Petronella Ravenshear says. The diet also encourages prioritizing your sleep.
The Human Being Diet is all about eating wholesome natural foods. People should be doing more simple exercises and skipping the gym, author Petronella Ravenshear says. The diet also encourages prioritizing your sleep.
Former Bear transforming Black mental health care
Alkeme, founded by former Chicago Bears Safety Ryan Mundy, works to provide mental health support to the Black community.
Alkeme, founded by former Chicago Bears Safety Ryan Mundy, works to provide mental health support to the Black community.
FDA recommends moving marijuana to lower-risk drug: Key takeaways
A new FDA report found there is "credible scientific support" for the use of marijuana to treat some medical conditions. Here are some key takeaways from the report.
A new FDA report found there is "credible scientific support" for the use of marijuana to treat some medical conditions. Here are some key takeaways from the report.
Indiana pastor donates kidney to parishioner
Pastor Sam and the congregation at Portage's LifePoint Baptist Church had been praying for Kelly Van Vleet for more than a year when he experienced a divine intervention.
Pastor Sam and the congregation at Portage's LifePoint Baptist Church had been praying for Kelly Van Vleet for more than a year when he experienced a divine intervention.
Illinois lawmakers work to decriminalize psychedelic mushrooms
The Cure Act aims to decriminalize "magic mushrooms" in Illinois. State Rep. La Shawn Ford says many people depend on psilocybin products for end-of-life care, drug addiction, PTSD and other psychological conditions.
The Cure Act aims to decriminalize "magic mushrooms" in Illinois. State Rep. La Shawn Ford says many people depend on psilocybin products for end-of-life care, drug addiction, PTSD and other psychological conditions.
Cause of death revealed for migrant boy who died in Chicago
The cause of death of a 5-year-old migrant boy who died in Chicago just before Christmas last year was revealed on Friday.
The cause of death of a 5-year-old migrant boy who died in Chicago just before Christmas last year was revealed on Friday.
Anti-aging drug for dogs in the works: Meet Boo, the 1st dog taking the pill
One of the hardest parts of being a dog owner is knowing how short their sweet lives can be. A new line of drugs in the works hopes to give them a little more time.
One of the hardest parts of being a dog owner is knowing how short their sweet lives can be. A new line of drugs in the works hopes to give them a little more time.
Black Men's Mental Health & Wellness Symposium happening at UChicago
The African American Alumni Committee at the University of Chicago is hosting its 2024 symposium Saturday focusing on improving access to mental health care and deconstructing stigmas.
The African American Alumni Committee at the University of Chicago is hosting its 2024 symposium Saturday focusing on improving access to mental health care and deconstructing stigmas.
E. coli outbreak linked to raw cheese: Here’s what you need to know
The CDC issued a safety alert following several illnesses of E. coli, including four hospitalizations from the Raw Farm product.
The CDC issued a safety alert following several illnesses of E. coli, including four hospitalizations from the Raw Farm product.
Lil Jon drops meditation album: Here's what inspired him
Lil Jon describes his meditation album as "10 guided meditations to relieve anxiety, boost focus, and find peace."
Lil Jon describes his meditation album as "10 guided meditations to relieve anxiety, boost focus, and find peace."
Educators, parents weigh merits of introducing therapy in schools
More schools are trying to respond to the youth mental health crisis by introducing therapy to students but not everyone is on board.
More schools are trying to respond to the youth mental health crisis by introducing therapy to students but not everyone is on board.
Bubonic plague: What to know after Oregon cat gives owner rodent-borne disease
In Oregon, a cat recently gave its owner bubonic plague. What is bubonic plague, what’s the cure, and other things to know.
In Oregon, a cat recently gave its owner bubonic plague. What is bubonic plague, what’s the cure, and other things to know.