Fitness Friday: Gym Pods rising in popularity
Gym Pods in South Loop are the newest thing in the workout world. The mini gyms housed in shipping containers were started by Jake Goldstein during the pandemic for a more private workout.
Gym Pods in South Loop are the newest thing in the workout world. The mini gyms housed in shipping containers were started by Jake Goldstein during the pandemic for a more private workout.
EPA to propose US limits on toxic 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
Water providers are preparing for tough standards and testing that will undoubtedly reveal harmful "forever chemicals" in communities that don’t yet know the chemicals are in their water.
Water providers are preparing for tough standards and testing that will undoubtedly reveal harmful "forever chemicals" in communities that don’t yet know the chemicals are in their water.
Walgreens won't sell abortion pill by mail in 20 states
Walgreens on Thursday said it won’t sell an abortion pill by mail in 20 conservative-led states.
Walgreens on Thursday said it won’t sell an abortion pill by mail in 20 conservative-led states.
More than half the world's population will be obese or overweight by 2035, says new report
The World Obesity Federation issued a startling prediction in its new report.
The World Obesity Federation issued a startling prediction in its new report.
Taking vitamin D could help prevent dementia, study suggests
While vitamin D supplementation was found to have effects in all groups of the large-scale study, the research suggested the effects were greater in women.
While vitamin D supplementation was found to have effects in all groups of the large-scale study, the research suggested the effects were greater in women.
Florida man dies after contracting brain-eating infection from rinsing sinuses with tap water
The local health department said infection is rare and can only happen when water contaminated with the amoeba enters through the nose.
The local health department said infection is rare and can only happen when water contaminated with the amoeba enters through the nose.
Bolingbrook boy undergoes several heart surgeries to repair congenital heart defect
Doctors knew even before Carter was born that he had a deformed heart that would need immediate care. Now, his family is talking about his story of survival.
Doctors knew even before Carter was born that he had a deformed heart that would need immediate care. Now, his family is talking about his story of survival.
Major drugmaker lowers price of insulin
Many of the 37 million Americans with diabetes are all too familiar with the choice between cost and care.
Many of the 37 million Americans with diabetes are all too familiar with the choice between cost and care.
Doctors warn of stomach bugs spreading across Midwest
A series of stomach bugs have some doctors worried. In fact, health officials say they’re causing a serious public health threat.
A series of stomach bugs have some doctors worried. In fact, health officials say they’re causing a serious public health threat.
Norovirus cases spike across the United States
A series of stomach bugs have some doctors worried. In fact, health officials say they're causing a serious public health threat.
A series of stomach bugs have some doctors worried. In fact, health officials say they're causing a serious public health threat.
6-year-old Bolingbrook boy undergoes several heart surgeries to repair congenital heart defect
Doctors knew even before Carter was born that he had a deformed heart that would need immediate care. Now, his family is talking about his story of survival.
Doctors knew even before Carter was born that he had a deformed heart that would need immediate care. Now, his family is talking about his story of survival.
Cardiology 'dream team' allows 6-year-old boy to have energetic childhood
Doctors knew even before Carter was born that he had a deformed heart that would need immediate care.
Doctors knew even before Carter was born that he had a deformed heart that would need immediate care.
How to instill healthy eating habits in your children
Sonia Jhas, nutrition specialist and author, shares tips for getting your children to develop healthy eating habits.
Sonia Jhas, nutrition specialist and author, shares tips for getting your children to develop healthy eating habits.
New FDA guidelines change how we look at 'healthy' foods
The FDA is making changes to its definition of health foods. Nutritionist Dr. Daryl Gioffre says the previous standards were outdated. The FDA set its "healthy" food guidelines back in 1994, so a change is well overdue.
The FDA is making changes to its definition of health foods. Nutritionist Dr. Daryl Gioffre says the previous standards were outdated. The FDA set its "healthy" food guidelines back in 1994, so a change is well overdue.
Chicago makes changes to which 911 calls will require a mental health response
Chicago is now changing which 911 calls warrant a mental health response, instead of a police officer.
Chicago is now changing which 911 calls warrant a mental health response, instead of a police officer.
Chicago makes changes to which 911 calls will require mental health response
Chicago is now changing which 911 calls warrant a mental health response, instead of a police officer.
Chicago is now changing which 911 calls warrant a mental health response, instead of a police officer.
American teens' mental health crisis: What's driving this?
A recent CDC report highlights what mental health experts have been ringing the alarm over: Teens, and specifically girls, are suffering.
A recent CDC report highlights what mental health experts have been ringing the alarm over: Teens, and specifically girls, are suffering.
Chicago physician creates inclusive hair care kits for patients
After seeing multiple children experience issues with their hair while admitted in the intensive care unit, one Chicago doctor realized the hair care options offered to her patients were not inclusive. So she changed that. Dr. Kay Jacobs, a critical care physician at Advocate Children's Hospital in Park Ridge, started packaging kits on her own kitchen table to offer to patients.
After seeing multiple children experience issues with their hair while admitted in the intensive care unit, one Chicago doctor realized the hair care options offered to her patients were not inclusive. So she changed that. Dr. Kay Jacobs, a critical care physician at Advocate Children's Hospital in Park Ridge, started packaging kits on her own kitchen table to offer to patients.
CDC flags increase in stomach bug that’s becoming 'extensively drug-resistant'
It’s called shigellosis, and comes from easily-spread bacteria that are proving to be more and more resistant to antibiotics.
It’s called shigellosis, and comes from easily-spread bacteria that are proving to be more and more resistant to antibiotics.
FDA approves combination flu-COVID test for home use
This is the first home test for the flu.
This is the first home test for the flu.