Teen dies after taking part in viral 'One Chip' social media challenge: 'We lost a rising star'

A Massachusetts teenager died Friday after he took part in a viral social media trend known as the "One Chip Challenge," which the teen's family believes contributed to his untimely death, according to reports.

Chicago doctor shares expert tips for pain management
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Being active always helps make life a little happier. But for those living with chronic pain, sometimes the simplest tasks or just a walk down the street can be extremely unpleasant. September is national Pain Awareness Month, and Dr. Deepti Agarwal with Case Integrative Health joined Good Day Chicago with tips on managing pain.

New movie shares inspiring story of Cook County girl with rare genetic condition

With the help of the University of Chicago, a suburban filmmaker is sharing the story of her daughter, born with a condition so rare, fewer than 400 people in the world have it.

Gospel Run to inspire a healthy Chicago
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The Gospel Run 5K race is celebrating its 10 year anniversary next weekend. The race returns to 39th Street Beach Sept. 9. Gospel Run is a public health organization that connects congregations through health programming.

Wine OFF the Fox in Oswego raises money for Breast Cancer Awareness
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The Village of Oswego is hosting Wine OFF the Fox in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness. For the past 20 years, Oswego has hosted Wine on the Fox on the banks of the Fox River. This event is hosted at their new venue, 1012 Station Drive, happening Saturday from 1-7 p.m.

Michigan traffic stop takes unexpected turn
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Officers thought they were pulling over a reckless driver, but it turns out what they were faced with was a medical emergency.

California teen shares story for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Madisyn isn’t letting her diagnosis stop her from smiling and is sharing her story to help others. Her mom advises parents who notice their children having bizarre symptoms or unique sensations to get checked "just to be on the safe side."

Yoga, exercise training may reduce asthma symptoms, study shows

A new study has revealed that certain types of exercise training can actually enhance respiratory function and exercise capacity in adults with asthma.

Fitness Friday: Moms on a mission turn to exercise during pregnancy
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Everyone's motherhood journey is different, but there strength and support are common necessities for women during their pregnancy. Yoga and fitness routines geared for expecting mothers can help women connect with each other and their bodies.

Amazon expands fertility benefits for over a million employees globally
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A recent study found that about 88 percent of workers would consider switching jobs for fertility benefits. Acknowledging the need for such assistance, Amazon has expanded its fertility benefits, including IVF treatments, to more than a million employees worldwide.

New funding looks to tackle opioid epidemic
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A new effort underway to deal with the overdose epidemic in the US on a federal level.