California bill would eventually ban all tobacco sales

Some California lawmakers want to eventually ban all tobacco sales, filing legislation to make it illegal to sell cigarettes and other products to anyone born after Jan. 1, 2007.

Pritzker announces plan to combat kids' mental health crisis
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday plans to release a comprehensive report about improving behavioral health care for children in the state ? penned largely by a Chapin Hall child welfare expert with research from multiple state agencies and more than 700 stakeholders.

Gov. Pritzker lays out plan to target kids' mental health crisis
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A mental health crisis among children in Illinois will be fought by streamlining and easing access to necessary treatment and coordinating between six separate state agencies, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Friday.

Illinois drugmaker's abrupt closure under investigation

State labor officials are investigating an Illinois-based pharmaceutical company’s decision to abruptly close all of its operations and to lay off hundreds of workers with almost no warning.

Take control of your heart disease risk
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Chief Medical Officer at WebMD, Dr. John Whyte says heart disease is heavily connected to lifestyle choices and is not just genetic. Whyte says one of the best things you can do to limit your risk of heart disease is to stop smoking.

Chicago medical duo operating first-of-its-kind cardiac care prevention clinic

February is American Heart Month. In a Fox 32 special report, we introduce you to a medical dynamic duo that’s serving up a combo platter of cardiac prevention.

Chicago medical duo operating first-of-its-kind clinic for cardiac care
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In a Fox 32 special report, Dawn Hasbrouck introduces you to a medical dynamic duo that’s serving up a combo platter of cardiac prevention.

5th person cured of HIV after stem cell transplant
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Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health talks about the fascinating new cure being developed for HIV and its success so far.

First-ever RSV vaccine could be approved by August 2023, pending FDA review

Pfizer’s vaccine candidate, which is pending FDA review, is administered to pregnant women, who then pass the protective antibodies to the baby.

New 'necklace' could help cigarette smokers quit
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Nabil Alshurafa from Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine talks about their new device that tracks the wearer's every cigarette puff and could help smokers quit.