Tyson Foods to remove corn syrup, other additives from these popular brands
Tyson Foods, one of the largest food companies in the U.S. says it’s removing five chemical additives from its most popular brands, including Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm and more.
RFK Jr.'s advisory panel recommends new restrictions on MMRV vaccines
Doctors have raised concerns after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired the entire panel and replaced it with vaccine skeptics.
Ex-CDC chief warns senators that RFK Jr. is endangering public health
Susan Monarez testified at a Wednesday hearing about disagreements with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on vaccine policies and losing her job at the CDC weeks later.
New blood test can detect early signs of ALS, study finds
ALS is a difficult disease to diagnose, and researchers say they’ve found clues in the blood that can help with early detection.
First West Nile virus death reported in Illinois this year
A Cook County resident has become the first person in Illinois to die of West Nile virus this year.
Measles scare hits O'Hare: Second case confirmed in Cook County
Cook County health officials have confirmed a second case of measles so far this year.
Chicago nonprofit expands support for chronically ill children with 10-year plan | ChicagoNOW
There are 1 in 5 U.S. children living with an incurable disease, and here in the Chicagoland area – more than 300 thousand kids alone. Since 2015, Bounce Children’s Foundation has supported hundreds of families with chronically ill children, helping them shift from surviving to thriving. On their ten year anniversary, Bounce is announcing three strategic initiatives for the next 10 years that will dramatically change the scope of their impact
Acupuncture helps with chronic low back pain in older adults, study finds
A new study found that acupuncture treatment for older adults with chronic back pain could notably help their pain levels and the disability often caused by it.
Breakfast timing may hold the key to living longer, new research reveals
Research tracking nearly 3,000 adults shows higher survival rates for early breakfast eaters.
New MRI brain scan predicts Alzheimer's risk years before symptoms develop
Elevated levels of this certain chemical element in the brain could serve as an early warning sign for Alzheimer's disease, researchers say.
AI therapy chatbots lack crucial pushback, psychologist says | ChicagoNOW
Psychologist Ben Shabad breaks down why AI can’t challenge or push back on users like human therapists do — raising serious concerns about their use in mental health. This, as states regulate AI in therapy.
