How you can support young people on World Teen Mental Wellness Day
Claudia-Santi F. Fernandes of the Born This Way Foundation discusses the struggles teens are dealing with and how loved ones can support them.
Claudia-Santi F. Fernandes of the Born This Way Foundation discusses the struggles teens are dealing with and how loved ones can support them.
Fasting-like diet could slow the aging process, study suggests: ‘Living longer and healthier’
The 5-day diet reduced ‘biological age’ by 2.5 years, researchers found.
The 5-day diet reduced ‘biological age’ by 2.5 years, researchers found.
CDC changes COVID-19 guidelines, drops 5-day isolation period
The CDC is changing how you're supposed to handle testing positive for COVID-19. You won't need to stick to the same five-day quarantine instructions anymore.
The CDC is changing how you're supposed to handle testing positive for COVID-19. You won't need to stick to the same five-day quarantine instructions anymore.
Alabama legislature moves to protect IVF services
Alabama's legislature voted this week to make IVF legal, pushing back on a ruling from the state supreme court that ruled IVF embryos have the same rights as people. Jared Halpern has more.
Alabama's legislature voted this week to make IVF legal, pushing back on a ruling from the state supreme court that ruled IVF embryos have the same rights as people. Jared Halpern has more.
Expert gives vaccination tips for parents and caregivers
One expert said it's very important not to lie to your child about getting a shot.
One expert said it's very important not to lie to your child about getting a shot.
5-day isolation for COVID-19 no longer needed, CDC says
U.S. health officials said Americans with COVID-19 no longer need to stay in isolation for five days.
U.S. health officials said Americans with COVID-19 no longer need to stay in isolation for five days.
New ways to improve and uplift your skincare routine
If you feel like you've been hibernating all winter and want to get a headstart and fresh face for the spring season, you might want to look into upping your normal skin care routine.
If you feel like you've been hibernating all winter and want to get a headstart and fresh face for the spring season, you might want to look into upping your normal skin care routine.
Ultra-processed foods linked to higher risk of cancer, heart disease, early death, study says
Ultra-processed foods were linked to a higher risk of developing 32 different health issues in the new study – adding to a growing body of research on the subject.
Ultra-processed foods were linked to a higher risk of developing 32 different health issues in the new study – adding to a growing body of research on the subject.
Oak Street Health tackling Chicago’s health equity problem
Like many major cities, Chicago has a health equity problem. Where you live directly impacts your health.
Like many major cities, Chicago has a health equity problem. Where you live directly impacts your health.
Oak Street Health tackling Chicago?s health equity problem
"Here in Chicago your zip code often determines your lifespan, which is quite scary," said Dr. Rene Roberts.
"Here in Chicago your zip code often determines your lifespan, which is quite scary," said Dr. Rene Roberts.
Orland Park launches Pulse Point app for CPR emergencies
Imagine if you or someone you know was having a heart attack and with the tap of a screen, you would be in contact with someone who knows emergency CPR.
Imagine if you or someone you know was having a heart attack and with the tap of a screen, you would be in contact with someone who knows emergency CPR.
Pharmacies nationwide struggling to fill prescriptions after cyberattack
It's been almost a full week since a cyberattack at one of the nation's largest healthcare tech companies. The hack at Change Healthcare is frustrating pharmacies and patients as pharmacies struggle to fill prescriptions.
It's been almost a full week since a cyberattack at one of the nation's largest healthcare tech companies. The hack at Change Healthcare is frustrating pharmacies and patients as pharmacies struggle to fill prescriptions.
New book delves into the transformative history of Botox
Dr. Eugene Helveston talks about his new book "Death to Beauty: The Transformative History of Botox."
Dr. Eugene Helveston talks about his new book "Death to Beauty: The Transformative History of Botox."
Can a weather rollercoaster make you sick?
From t-shirts to winter coats, the Chicago area had a wild weather week. Could the drastic change in temps make you sick?
From t-shirts to winter coats, the Chicago area had a wild weather week. Could the drastic change in temps make you sick?
Results of President Biden's yearly physical released
We have President Biden's doctor's notes from his yearly physical, both the good and the bad. He had the exam at the Walter Reed Medical Center.
We have President Biden's doctor's notes from his yearly physical, both the good and the bad. He had the exam at the Walter Reed Medical Center.
Bill aiming to protect IVF treatment in US blocked by Senate Republicans
Senate Republicans rejected a bill introduced by by Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., who used IVF treatments to have her two children after struggling with years of infertility.
Senate Republicans rejected a bill introduced by by Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., who used IVF treatments to have her two children after struggling with years of infertility.
At-home skincare devices: What works and what doesn't?
If you're on social media and someone who has shown any interest in skincare, then you are likely being inundated with ads for devices that promise to make you get rid of wrinkles and improve your skin. But which one's really work and who can you trust? Dr. Lauren Fine breaks it down for us.
If you're on social media and someone who has shown any interest in skincare, then you are likely being inundated with ads for devices that promise to make you get rid of wrinkles and improve your skin. But which one's really work and who can you trust? Dr. Lauren Fine breaks it down for us.
Tips for battling those pesky spring allergies
Most of us rejoice when spring rolls around, however, the side effect of it could be a few sniffles.Deena Centofanti shares some tips on how to prepare for allergy season.
Most of us rejoice when spring rolls around, however, the side effect of it could be a few sniffles.Deena Centofanti shares some tips on how to prepare for allergy season.
Duckworth leads reproductive rights charge after Alabama IVF ruling
The Alabama ruling, which deemed frozen embryos created through IVF as children under state law, has sparked outcry among lawmakers advocating for reproductive freedoms.
The Alabama ruling, which deemed frozen embryos created through IVF as children under state law, has sparked outcry among lawmakers advocating for reproductive freedoms.
Duckworth leads reproductive rights charge after Alabama IVF ruling
The Alabama ruling, which deemed frozen embryos created through IVF as children under state law, has sparked outcry among lawmakers advocating for reproductive freedoms.
The Alabama ruling, which deemed frozen embryos created through IVF as children under state law, has sparked outcry among lawmakers advocating for reproductive freedoms.