Parenting happiness drops more than divorce - Here's what to know | ChicagoNOW
When a new baby arrives, parents are often told it’s the happiest time of their lives. But studies show the drop in happiness after having a baby is actually bigger than what people experience after unemployment, divorce, or even loss—yet we rarely talk about it. Lindsay Ambrose, a doula, and Arden Joy, a reiki master, are the authors of The Nurture Method show parents how to weave mindfulness into the everyday chaos of caring for a newborn.
Chagas disease carried by the kissing bug spreading across US: What to know
Chagas disease, a potentially deadly condition transmitted by an insect known as the "kissing bug", is now considered an endemic in the US.
Governor DeSantis announces Florida MAHA Commission, vows to end all vaccine mandates
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday that Florida is establishing a Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission at the state level.
Cook County launches “Get Naloxone" campaign to fight overdoses
Cook County officials are urging all residents to help save a life and stop an overdose.
Chicago doctors use rare fetal surgery to give young girl a thriving start
A four-year-old Chicago girl named Olivia is thriving after undergoing a rare fetoscopic surgery to treat spina bifida before she was born.
Montell Jordan says his cancer has returned after having prostate removed
The R&B singer, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer last year, shared his story in a recent interview.
How Lurie Children’s helped 4-year-old girl defy the odds
The Chicago Institute for Fetal Health at Lurie Children’s is one of just a handful of centers worldwide offering truly comprehensive care for families facing complex prenatal diagnoses. Dr. Aimen Shaaban is leading the way in procedures like fetoscopic spina bifida repair — a groundbreaking surgery performed before birth that protects both mom and baby while opening the door to brighter futures.
Expert weighs in on lawsuits challenging marketing of toddler milks | ChicagoNOW
If you’re in the market for baby formula – you may have seen formula products on the shelves actually marketed for toddlers, literally called “toddler milks”.
Orland Park man cycling 225 miles to raise money for great cause
Mike Roach is participating in the Bristol Myers Squibb’s Coast 2 Coast 4 Cancer ride to raise money for cancer research in support of the V Foundation. This marks his fifth time participating in Coast 2 Coast 4 Cancer but the first time he’s riding through Illinois – his home state.
East Coast beaches hit with 'fecal contamination' warnings ahead of Labor Day weekend
Labor Day vacationers across the East Coast are facing "fecal contamination" warnings at their beaches this holiday weekend.
Human plague case reported; patient likely exposed while camping
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has reported the first case of human plague in 2025.
