Near North Health offers diabetes prevention program
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Anna Anderson Director of Nutrition Services at Near North Health joins Good Day Chicago Weekend explaining more about a disease that affects 11.3% of Americans during National Diabetes Month.

Former Olympian shares healthy, frozen meal options
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Chicago-area native and former USA Bobsled Olympian, Jamie Moriarty explains how frozen foods can help balance a healthy diet.

Nov. 18 marks International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day
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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's Steve Moore joins Good Day Chicago Weekend to discuss resources available for those suffering from the loss of a loved one.

Chicago launches Public Health Vending Machine Program for a healthier city
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In a bid to enhance the health and safety of Chicago residents, Mayor Brandon Johnson, along with the Chicago Department of Public Health, inaugurated the Public Health Vending Machine Program on Friday morning.

Reducing salt intake by just 1 teaspoon a day has same effect as blood pressure meds, study finds

A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that cutting just one teaspoon of salt per day could have the same effect as taking blood pressure medication.

Ultra-processed foods can lead to cancer, heart disease
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A new study found that ultra-processed food can put you at risk for more than cancer. Diabetes, dementia, and heart disease can all be linked to diet. Dr. Shikha Jain says eating a balanced diet is the solution.

Workers at Howard Brown Health Clinic on strike for two days

Howard Brown Health Clinic workers will be on strike for two days, walking the picket line at three of the 10 clinics around Chicago.

Kid's melatonin could be problematic
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Some experts are worried melatonin could lead to a rise in sleep disorders.

Workers at Howard Brown Health Clinic walk the picket line
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Howard Brown healthcare workers are on strike for 2 days, walking the picket line at three of the 11 clinics around Chicago. This is the second strike in a year.

Dr. Mike: Lung cancer screening guidelines expanded; intermittent fasting dominates weight-loss
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The American Cancer Society just expanded its recommendations to include older adults who smoke or formerly smoked - no matter how long ago they quit smoking. And intermittent fasting has become a popular and effective way to lose weight. Now a new study shows the technique also has some promise in the battle against type 2 diabetes. FOX Medical Team's Dr. Mike joined Good Day Chicago on Tuesday to talk more about it.

Where's the Wegovy? Weight loss medication shortage reveals pharmacy pricing pitfalls

If you are on a journey to lose some serious weight, you know the hard part isn’t always skipping sweets. It can be finding the weight loss medication your doctor has prescribed for you. In a FOX 32 special report, Sylvia Perez looks at what’s happening with the Wegovy supply.

Wegovy weight loss medication shortage reveals pharmacy pricing pitfalls
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If you are on a journey to lose some serious weight, you know the hard part isn?t always skipping sweets. It can be finding the weight loss medication your doctor has prescribed for you. In a FOX 32 special report, Sylvia Perez looks at what?s happening with the Wegovy supply.