Illinois woman details battle with rare form of ALS
Jessica Morris is inspiring others, as she navigates life with an extremely rare genetic form of ALS.
Jessica Morris is inspiring others, as she navigates life with an extremely rare genetic form of ALS.
Pregnant women should avoid fast-food because of the microplastics found in wrappers: Study
New researchers say eating ultra-processed food puts pregnant women and their children at a greater health risk.
New researchers say eating ultra-processed food puts pregnant women and their children at a greater health risk.
Baby born without eyes, diagnosed with rare genetic disorder
Robert and Taylor Ice of Missouri struggled for a year to get pregnant.
Robert and Taylor Ice of Missouri struggled for a year to get pregnant.
Grandma's double delight: Two daughters, two grandkids, and one memorable journey in Chicago
Nothing was going to stop a first-time grandmother-to-be from being there for her daughters and her new grandkids. All of it was planned out, but what happened turned out better than she expected.
Nothing was going to stop a first-time grandmother-to-be from being there for her daughters and her new grandkids. All of it was planned out, but what happened turned out better than she expected.
Tiny Valentines steal hearts at Advocate Children's Hospital's NICU
Love filled the atmosphere Tuesday at Advocate Children's Hospital in Park Ridge!
Love filled the atmosphere Tuesday at Advocate Children's Hospital in Park Ridge!
Northwestern Memorial nurses provide heartfelt keepsakes to comfort grieving families
They're the heart of healthcare. Nurses comfort not only patients but their families too.
They're the heart of healthcare. Nurses comfort not only patients but their families too.
Chicago nurses provide heartfelt keepsakes to comfort grieving families
They're the heart of healthcare. Nurses comfort not only patients but their families too.
They're the heart of healthcare. Nurses comfort not only patients but their families too.
CDC may lift Covid-19 isolation guidelines
The CDC is reportedly considering loosening its coronavirus isolation guidelines this April, letting people determine when they can head back into the world.
The CDC is reportedly considering loosening its coronavirus isolation guidelines this April, letting people determine when they can head back into the world.
What is Alaskapox? 1st known deadly case reported
Alaskapox, a virus primarily found in small mammals, has claimed its first human life. Learn more about the disease and how it spreads.
Alaskapox, a virus primarily found in small mammals, has claimed its first human life. Learn more about the disease and how it spreads.
Mental health benefits of sitting alone in your car
People are sounding off on social media about how good it feels to just sit alone in your car. Health experts say time of intention is good for the mind and it's always important to take moments of solitude.
People are sounding off on social media about how good it feels to just sit alone in your car. Health experts say time of intention is good for the mind and it's always important to take moments of solitude.
What to know about new COVID guidelines from CDC
The CDC is planning to release new isolation guidelines for COVID-19. Instead of isolating for five days, those who test positive for COVID-19 and don't have a fever for 24 hours can stop isolation right away.
The CDC is planning to release new isolation guidelines for COVID-19. Instead of isolating for five days, those who test positive for COVID-19 and don't have a fever for 24 hours can stop isolation right away.
CDC to release new COVID-19 isolation guidelines
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention plans to get rid of the five-day COVID-19 isolation guideline.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention plans to get rid of the five-day COVID-19 isolation guideline.
Heartwarming moment at Wrigley: Cubs gift Spring Training trip to young fans
There was a special surprise on Monday at Wrigley Field for some young baseball fans.
There was a special surprise on Monday at Wrigley Field for some young baseball fans.
Chernobyl’s mutant wolves developing resistance to cancer, study says
Wolves in Chernobyl’s radiation zone appear to have developed a resistance to cancer after being exposed to high levels of radiation in the wake of the nuclear disaster 35 years ago, according to a new study.
Wolves in Chernobyl’s radiation zone appear to have developed a resistance to cancer after being exposed to high levels of radiation in the wake of the nuclear disaster 35 years ago, according to a new study.
Tickled Pink partners with Twist Out Cancer for a good cause
A special fundraiser returns this year with an evening of delicious food from some of the city's best restaurants. It's the 16th annual Tickled Pink fundraiser and this year it's benefitting Twist Out Cancer which helps survivors, families, caregivers and more.
A special fundraiser returns this year with an evening of delicious food from some of the city's best restaurants. It's the 16th annual Tickled Pink fundraiser and this year it's benefitting Twist Out Cancer which helps survivors, families, caregivers and more.
'Tripping Billy Pizza' raises money for muscular dystrophy cure
When he was faced with a terminal diagnosis, a Chicago man cooked up an idea to reinvent himself for the benefit of others.
When he was faced with a terminal diagnosis, a Chicago man cooked up an idea to reinvent himself for the benefit of others.
'Tripping Billy Pizza' raises money for muscular dystrophy cure
A Chicago man facing a terminal diagnosis decided to take to the kitchen to cook up a cure. Billy Zureikat is partnering with local restaurants to sell his unique Tripping Billy Pizza to raise money for a cure for muscular dystrophy.
A Chicago man facing a terminal diagnosis decided to take to the kitchen to cook up a cure. Billy Zureikat is partnering with local restaurants to sell his unique Tripping Billy Pizza to raise money for a cure for muscular dystrophy.
Defense secretary back in the hospital
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is back in the hospital. A Pentagon spokesperson says Austin's security detail transported him Sunday afternoon for symptoms suggesting an emergent bladder issue.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is back in the hospital. A Pentagon spokesperson says Austin's security detail transported him Sunday afternoon for symptoms suggesting an emergent bladder issue.
Bani's Beets in Beverly promotes healthy living with cold-pressed juice
Auriel Banister, founder of Bani's Beets, crafts cold-pressed juices that combat disease and illness by using fresh and healthy ingredients.
Auriel Banister, founder of Bani's Beets, crafts cold-pressed juices that combat disease and illness by using fresh and healthy ingredients.
Scientists turn tomatoes purple to make them more nutritious
Purple tomatoes will become available in select grocery stores for the first time. Gardeners can purchase seeds now.
Purple tomatoes will become available in select grocery stores for the first time. Gardeners can purchase seeds now.