Shannen Doherty, '90210' star, reveals cancer has spread to her brain in emotional video

The "Beverly Hills, 90210" star shared videos of her undergoing a CT scan and finding out her cancer had spread. "The turmoil….. the timing of it all…. This is what cancer can look like."

Salmonella outbreak in ground beef reported in Chicago area

A salmonella outbreak in ground beef has Illinois health officials urging people to be cautious when preparing and cooking the meat.

Survey reveals 45% of adults skip using soap when washing their hands

A recent survey finds that some people not only pass on soap use for handwashing, but they will also dry their hands with their clothes.

Bear Tie Ball celebrates 30th anniversary this Saturday at Union Station
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The 30th annual Bear Tie Ball supporting children and families battling pediatric cancer will take place this Saturday at 6 p.m. in the Great Hall at Union Station.

Canada wildfires lead to air-quality alerts in US – Here's how to stay safe

The tiny particles are small enough to get past airway defenses and cause breathing problems. Here's a closer look at what's happening and some precautions for dealing with the haze.

Bombshell allegations surface against Illinois organization after 3 severed heads appear on worker's desk

Dale Wheatley, the organization’s transportation coordinator, has come forward with shocking claims alleging that donated bodies are mishandled and mistreated by the association before and after they are sent to local hospitals and schools.

AGA worker finds severed heads on his desk, drops bombshell allegations
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The Anatomical Gift Association of Illinois, which is responsible for facilitating body donations to medical schools in the state, is facing serious accusations.

Cook County health official counters social media misinformation on migrant health
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Recent posts have suggested a measles outbreak at the 25th District Police Station and claims of tuberculosis spreading among migrants. However, Dr. Arwady categorically refutes these claims, emphasizing the stringent measures in place when new arrivals enter the country.

Chicago's top doctor dispels myths about migrant health in the city
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Cook County Public Health Commissioner Allison Arwady is taking a stand against misinformation circulating on social media regarding the health of migrants entering Chicago.

Medicare to cover costly Alzheimer's drugs
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Medicare is outlining its plan to cover the cost for expensive Alzheimer's drugs that are giving hope to patients and families battling the disease. But, as Mike Emanuel reports, there is some red tape when it comes to approval.

Durbin highlights work being done to reduce violence and poverty

Over the past four years, local hospitals have worked with 18 Chicago neighborhoods with the highest rates of violence, poverty and health disparities.

Olympia Fields issues boil water advisory
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The village of Olympia Fields issued a water boil advisory Monday morning as a precautionary step.

What is 'chroming'? The deadly social media trend on TikTok

Several people have lost their lives due to “chroming," but yet it is becoming more popular on social media.

Most US adults are declining COVID boosters as CDC warns of health risks: 'Relatively little protection'

Adults who aren’t current on their COVID-19 vaccine booster doses may have "relatively little remaining protection" against hospitalization compared to those who haven’t been vaccinated at all, suggests a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).