Loneliness poses risks as deadly as smoking, US surgeon general says
“(Loneliness) is like hunger or thirst. It's a feeling the body sends us when something we need for survival is missing," the U.S. surgeon general said.
“(Loneliness) is like hunger or thirst. It's a feeling the body sends us when something we need for survival is missing," the U.S. surgeon general said.
Suburban students' essays lead to emotional support dog in police department
For the last five years, students at Vernon Hills schools have written persuasive essays on why the police department should have a K9.
For the last five years, students at Vernon Hills schools have written persuasive essays on why the police department should have a K9.
Illinois residents to begin receiving Medicaid renewal notifications this week
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is announcing updates on the Medicaid renewal process.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is announcing updates on the Medicaid renewal process.
Pritzker announces 'careful' and 'deliberate' Medicaid renewal process
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is announcing updates on the Medicaid renewal process.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is announcing updates on the Medicaid renewal process.
These are the worst drinks for your health, according to nutritionists
Before you load up your grocery cart or place an order at the coffee shop, restaurant or bar, beware of additives and sugar that may be lurking in your favorite drinks.
Before you load up your grocery cart or place an order at the coffee shop, restaurant or bar, beware of additives and sugar that may be lurking in your favorite drinks.
Michael J. Fox says 'I'm not going to be 80' amid ongoing battle with Parkinson’s disease
Fox, 61, addressed the challenges he faces daily with the incurable disease and said he doesn’t believe he’ll live to be 80 years old.
Fox, 61, addressed the challenges he faces daily with the incurable disease and said he doesn’t believe he’ll live to be 80 years old.
General Mills recalls Gold Medal flour varieties over Salmonella risk
The company is recalling Gold Medal flour products marked with the days March 27, 2024 and March 28, 2024 due to samples testing positive for Salmonella Infantis.
The company is recalling Gold Medal flour products marked with the days March 27, 2024 and March 28, 2024 due to samples testing positive for Salmonella Infantis.
'Smiles Against Cancer' brightens the day of young patients with annual toy drop-off
The local non-profit 'Smiles Against Cancer' made its annual toy drop-off to support patients undergoing treatment at Loyola Medicine in Maywood and Advocate Christ in Oak Lawn.
The local non-profit 'Smiles Against Cancer' made its annual toy drop-off to support patients undergoing treatment at Loyola Medicine in Maywood and Advocate Christ in Oak Lawn.
Local non-profit donates over 500 toys to cancer patients
The local non-profit 'Smiles Against Cancer' made its annual toy drop-off to support patients undergoing treatment at Loyola Medicine in Maywood and Advocate Christ in Oak Lawn.
The local non-profit 'Smiles Against Cancer' made its annual toy drop-off to support patients undergoing treatment at Loyola Medicine in Maywood and Advocate Christ in Oak Lawn.
With canine influenza on the rise, pet owners asked to avoid dog parks
Health officials are telling dog owners to be careful and be aware of the canine flu. Mary McGuire shares details on what officials are recommending to keep your pet safe.
Health officials are telling dog owners to be careful and be aware of the canine flu. Mary McGuire shares details on what officials are recommending to keep your pet safe.
UGA student battling brain tumor has died, family says
The decision to stop treatment was recently announced for the University of Georgia senior who experienced a brain hemorrhage on spring break in Mexico.
The decision to stop treatment was recently announced for the University of Georgia senior who experienced a brain hemorrhage on spring break in Mexico.
Fitness Friday: Chicago hosts Faces of Fitness health and wellness event
Faces of Fitness is Chicago's health and wellness festival. Different workout providers get together to teach classes for yoga, cycling and much more in River North. This year's event is on July 29. Co-founder David Grass shares how the event also benefits the community.
Faces of Fitness is Chicago's health and wellness festival. Different workout providers get together to teach classes for yoga, cycling and much more in River North. This year's event is on July 29. Co-founder David Grass shares how the event also benefits the community.
What to know about ticks and Lyme season following a mild winter
Researchers say it is hard to predict how the tick season will play out. This year’s mild winter and early snow melt, though, could mean more ticks earlier than usual.
Researchers say it is hard to predict how the tick season will play out. This year’s mild winter and early snow melt, though, could mean more ticks earlier than usual.
Study suggests Black women should be screened for breast cancer earlier
Dr. Wendy Goodall McDonald, OBGYN at Women's Health Consulting, talks about the importance of earlier breast cancer screenings for Black women.
Dr. Wendy Goodall McDonald, OBGYN at Women's Health Consulting, talks about the importance of earlier breast cancer screenings for Black women.
Adult cigarette smoking rate hits new all-time low in US, CDC says
U.S. adults are smoking less, with 1 in 9 people reporting in 2022 that they were current smokers. Meanwhile, e-cigarette use rose, to about 1 in 17 adults.
U.S. adults are smoking less, with 1 in 9 people reporting in 2022 that they were current smokers. Meanwhile, e-cigarette use rose, to about 1 in 17 adults.
Cubs pitcher Adbert Alzolay, Trinity Hospital deliver food to patients with chronic conditions
Trinity Hospital staff and volunteers joined Chicago Cubs pitcher Adbert Alzolay to deliver fresh fruit and vegetables to patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease.
Trinity Hospital staff and volunteers joined Chicago Cubs pitcher Adbert Alzolay to deliver fresh fruit and vegetables to patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease.
Cubs pitcher Adbert Alzolay, Trinity Hospital deliver food to patients with chronic conditions
Advocate Health Care wrapped up a healthy living Food Farmacy Wednesday afternoon.
Advocate Health Care wrapped up a healthy living Food Farmacy Wednesday afternoon.
'I will sign it': Pritzker supports bill that would impose fines to 'deceptive' crisis pregnancy centers
Senate Bill 1909 would also empower anyone "aggrieved" by a crisis pregnancy counseling center to sue in court to recover actual damages.
Senate Bill 1909 would also empower anyone "aggrieved" by a crisis pregnancy counseling center to sue in court to recover actual damages.
Red Dye No. 3: What is it, and why is it banned in makeup but OK in food?
Red Dye No. 3 has been linked to cancer and children's behavior problems in studies. The FDA banned its use in cosmetics more than 30 years ago, but it remains in thousands of food products.
Red Dye No. 3 has been linked to cancer and children's behavior problems in studies. The FDA banned its use in cosmetics more than 30 years ago, but it remains in thousands of food products.
Unique heart procedure performed at Northwestern Medicine
The Ross Procedure gives patients a new heart valve using parts of their own body instead of a mechanical valve or ones made of animal tissue. A select few highly trained surgeons do this procedure including Dr. Christopher Malaisrie.
The Ross Procedure gives patients a new heart valve using parts of their own body instead of a mechanical valve or ones made of animal tissue. A select few highly trained surgeons do this procedure including Dr. Christopher Malaisrie.