Humor strategist gives advice on how to rewire your brain
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Life can be overwhelming. That's why a humor strategist is providing you with tips on how you can stress less and laugh more.

Illinois partners with Google to launch mental health portal BEACON

Illinois is taking part in a first of its kind mental health initiative. Gov. J.B. Pritkzer announced the creation of BEACON on Monday.

Illinois partners with Google to launch mental health portal BEACON
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Illinois is taking part in a first of its kind mental health initiative. Gov. J.B. Pritkzer announced the creation of BEACON on Monday.

Father gives the gift of sight: 'It's a miracle'
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One woman is reading and seeing her family for the first time in years after her father donated the gift of sight. Crystal Jones says her dad is dancing in heaven so excited that he was able to give his stem cells to help her.

America's most bed bug infested cities may surprise you

Travelers beware: Orkin just released the 2024 list of the top 50 most bed bug infested cities in the U.S.

'Pink in the Rink' fundraiser aims to support American Cancer Society
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The Chicago Mission Girls AAA Hockey Club hosted its 16th annual "Pink in the Rink" fundraiser. The proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society.

Respiratory illnesses remain 'elevated' throughout much of country: CDC

Respiratory illnesses that include a fever plus a cough or sore throat, causing people to seek medical care, have remained elevated in the last two weeks, the CDC said Friday.

Is 'smartphone pinky' real? Doctors weigh in

The indent on your pinky is real, doctors say, but “smartphone pinky" is not.

Lead found in drinking water of some homes, buildings in Elgin

Residents are urged to take precautions after test findings show that some homes and buildings have lead in the drinking water, according to city officials.

Chicago gets new mental health funding from feds
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Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) announced new mental heatlh funding to support services in Chicago.

American Red Cross urges blood donations amid winter shortage
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The American Red Cross is reminding Americans to roll up their sleeves as the need for blood donations gets worse. The organization issued an emergency blood shortage earlier this month, and now they say winter weather has stalled its ability to increase the blood supply.

Is red light therapy worth the hype?
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Red light therapy might look extreme but it can actually be really good for the skin. Here's what you need to know.

ZYN nicotine pouch ban being mulled over by Congress
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Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Republicans have a lot of disagreements but nothing has created a firestorm like the one over ZYN nicotine pouches.

Eating snow 'not worth the risk' of ingesting contaminants, health expert says

One of the reasons why snow should be avoided as a food item involves its role as one of nature’s air filters. Here's why it can be dangerous to eat and some alternatives for kids.

Chicago doctor weighs in on kids consuming energy drinks

A review of a study from eight years ago has found that energy drinks can have a negative impact on children.