How to recover from wildfire smoke exposure | ChicagoLIVE
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After Chicago was blanketed with some of the worst wildfire smoke and air quality this week, Dr. Steven Goldberg talks how best to let your body recover.

Alaska cruise ship reports 3rd stomach illness outbreak in less than three months

A cruise ship that travels off the coast of Alaska during the summer has reported its third outbreak of stomach illnesses on board in less than three months.

Taylor Farms pulls Mexico iceberg lettuce as cyclospora outbreak investigation expands

Taylor Farms said it is voluntarily removing all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico after the FDA linked a cyclosporiasis outbreak to shredded iceberg lettuce.

Cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce
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Taco Bell just dropped lettuce from a supplier that's been linked to a stomach bug outbreak. Over 1,600 people have gotten sick in five states. 

The impact of wildfire smoke on your eyes | ChicagoLIVE
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Smoke from the Canadian wildfires can cause a range of health problems, including eye irritation and damage. Dr. Ramon Lee of Illinois Retina Associates joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss what you can do to protect your vision.

Kentucky family awarded record settlement against gun dealer

A ghost gun organization has been ordered to pay more than $100 million to a Kentucky family after the death of a teenager who bought a pistol-building kit online from the company.

Taco Bell responds to fans after pulling lettuce following cyclospora outbreak

Taco Bell responded to fans via X after it pulled lettuce from one of its suppliers as federal investigators continue probing a fast-moving Cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to restaurants in five states.

Cyclospora outbreak possibly linked to lettuce from Taco Bell supplier: Report

The possible source of the cyclospora outbreak has been linked to lettuce sold by Taylor Farms to Taco Bell restaurants, according to a report by The Washington Post.

Merck's cholesterol pill Lipfendra wins FDA approval

Lipfendra, a new cholesterol pill, offers an alternative to help people reduce their risk of high cholesterol and heart disease.

First-ever vaccine for disfiguring skin disease to begin testing in humans | ChicagoLIVE
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A vaccine for leishmaniasis years in the making has been developed and approved for testing in humans, with clinical trials set to begin in a few months. Dr. Abhay Satoskar from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center joins ChicagoLIVE to talk about what the disease is and the testing process for the vaccine. 

Teeth whitening pouches take inspiration from nicotine pouches for healthier smiles| ChicagoLIVE
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Nicotine pouches, commonly referred to by the brand name "ZYN", have increased in popularity in recent years. Smile Plus founder Howie P. joins ChicagoLIVE to talk about how he took inspiration from nicotine pouches to create teeth whitening pouches. 

Breakthrough experimental drug may help slow early Alzheimer's disease | ChicagoLIVE
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A new experimental drug may help slow Alzheimer's disease by targeting one specific protein that fuels the disease. Laurel Curran from the Alzheimer's Association joins ChicagoLIVE to talk about how this drug works and the process of testing this drug.

Blood test could help identify people at high risk for Alzheimer's, study suggests

A blood test may help predict whether healthy older adults are likely to develop Alzheimer’s symptoms within five to 10 years, researchers reported Wednesday.

Tylenol autism lawsuits revived by federal appeals court

A federal appeals court has revived more than 500 lawsuits against Tylenol maker Kenvue, ruling that a lower court improperly excluded expert testimony in cases.

Cyclosporiasis outbreak: More states reporting cases of diarrheal illness

According to CDC data, 34 states are reporting a combined 1,645 cyclosporiasis cases as of July 15, but local and state health data show at least 6,756 cases in 38 states.

Cyclosporiasis outbreak: What to know before your next grocery trip
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Dr. Stockton Mayer, an infectious diseasees specialist at UI Health, joins us to talk more about cyclosporiasis and how the cases in Illinois compare to other states. 

Cyclosporiasis in Illinois: Over 215 cases reported so far
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The CDC and FDA are providing an update on the response to the gastrointestinal illness that's surging in more than 30 states, including Illinois.