Perez Hilton hospitalized following concerning TikTok livestream, wellness check

Media personality Perez Hilton was hospitalized in Miami after law enforcement and emergency services responded to a mental health crisis during a live broadcast.

How an Illinois program is helping high-risk pregnancy patients | ChicagoLIVE
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The CARLA program was created after the Roe v. Wade ruling to help eliminate barriers to abortion care. It provides one-on-one support for patients, including transportation and other assistance. Meghan Daniels of the Chicago Abortion Fund joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss the program's impact.

Why women with high-risk pregnancies are traveling to Illinois for care
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A Rush University physician explains why women with high-risk pregnancies are coming to Illinois from states with strict abortion bans, the medical situations they face, and how they are connected with care.

2 cyclospora deaths reported in Michigan | What you need to know
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The nationwide cyclospora outbreak has now turned deadly. Two people have died from the illness in Michigan. Here's what you need to know.

HIV funding falls to lowest level in nearly 20 years: Here's why
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A new report warns that the number of people living with HIV could rise as global funding falls to its lowest level in nearly two decades. Dr. Aniruddha Hazra, an infectious disease expert at UChicago Medicine, explains what's driving the decline in funding and what it could mean for the future of HIV care and prevention.

Leprosy cases increase in the US: Here's what to know
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Health officials are reporting a rise in cases of a 4,000 year old disease and experts believe armadillos may play a role in its spread. Dr. David Nguyen, an infectious disease expert at Rush University Medical Center, explains what you need to know about the increase in cases.

Older adults taking 5 or more prescription drugs face higher risk of death, study finds

Older adults who take five or more prescription medications face a significantly higher risk of death compared to those taking fewer drugs, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

Lollapalooza safety: How to spot an overdose and use Narcan
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At music festivals like Lollapalooza, Narcan can be the difference between life and death for a drug overdose. Dr. Nicholas Cozzi from Rush University System for Health explains what the drug is and how to identify an overdose.

GLP-1 drugs could have a natural alternative 'Calocurb': What to know
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Prescription weight-loss drugs continue to dominate headlines, but could a natural alternative help curb appetite? Dr. Christopher Chapman of Rush University Medical Center explains the science behind 'Calocurb', a plant-based supplement designed to trigger the body's natural appetite-suppressing hormones.

New Illinois law keeps hospital financial information hidden from the public
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A new Illinois law limits public access to financial information about hospitals, raising concerns that communities could have little warning before a local hospital closes. State Rep. Anna Moeller joins Good Day Chicago to explain why the law may not protect the interests of patients or taxpayers.

Cyclospora outbreak: Restaurants seeing slump in sales after removing lettuce from menus

Restaurant chains and local eateries are grappling with a dip in customer foot traffic and inventory challenges after a massive cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded lettuce.

Hims & Hers sued over sending users health info to social media platforms

Digital telehealth platform Hims & Hers is facing a civil lawsuit over accusations of sending users’ health information to online advertisers after promising privacy. 

Frozen burritos sold by Costco mislabeled, spurring public health alert

A labeling error has led the U.S. Department of Agriculture to issue a public safety alert for frozen burritos made by a popular brand and sold in Costco stores.

More Americans now use marijuana daily than tobacco, survey shows

Newly released federal survey data show that, for the first time, more Americans use marijuana on a daily or near-daily basis than smoke cigarettes every day.