'Healthy Illinois For All' bill would provide more healthcare coverage for low-income residents, immigrants
Providing more health coverage is the focus of a new Illinois bill for low-income residents, regardless of immigration status.
Providing more health coverage is the focus of a new Illinois bill for low-income residents, regardless of immigration status.
'Healthy Illinois For All' bill would provide more healthcare coverage for low-income residents
Providing more health coverage is the focus of a new Illinois bill for low-income residents, regardless of immigration status.
Providing more health coverage is the focus of a new Illinois bill for low-income residents, regardless of immigration status.
Widest gap of life expectancy is any US city is in these two Chicago neighborhoods: study
The age difference is alarming.
The age difference is alarming.
Mental healthcare worker shortage causing crisis among young people
There is a mental health worker shortage, and officials say it is causing a crisis among kids and teenagers who need services.
There is a mental health worker shortage, and officials say it is causing a crisis among kids and teenagers who need services.
Widest gap of life expectancy is any US city is in these two Chicago neighborhoods
Community members and leaders addressed the mental health-related causes and effects of gun violence in the heart of Englewood Friday where life expectancy is only 60 years old.
Community members and leaders addressed the mental health-related causes and effects of gun violence in the heart of Englewood Friday where life expectancy is only 60 years old.
3 years, 4 million cases, more than 36,000 deaths: Numbers shape Illinois' dismal COVID-19 story
Statistics don’t tell the whole story of the pandemic. But experts say the data they’ve collected provides vital insights into how the outbreak has hit different communities — and what everyone should think about as we learn to live with the virus permanently.
Statistics don’t tell the whole story of the pandemic. But experts say the data they’ve collected provides vital insights into how the outbreak has hit different communities — and what everyone should think about as we learn to live with the virus permanently.
Debunking popular TikTok and Instagram diet 'hacks'
Registered dietitian and CEO of Culina Health Vanessa Rissetto debunks popular diet "hacks" that have made the rounds on TikTok and Instagram.
Registered dietitian and CEO of Culina Health Vanessa Rissetto debunks popular diet "hacks" that have made the rounds on TikTok and Instagram.
Fitness Friday: Breaking a sweat at Barry's River North
Barry's offer curated exercises to hit every muscle. The red lit studios can be found in Wicker Park, Lincoln Park and River North.
Barry's offer curated exercises to hit every muscle. The red lit studios can be found in Wicker Park, Lincoln Park and River North.
Allison Arwady, City Hall’s calming voice on COVID, hopes to stay on under next mayor
Mayor Lightfoot has been voted out of office. The police superintendent has left. But the doctor who advised Chicagoans about how to live our lives during the COVID-19 pandemic is still here and has no plans to step down.
Mayor Lightfoot has been voted out of office. The police superintendent has left. But the doctor who advised Chicagoans about how to live our lives during the COVID-19 pandemic is still here and has no plans to step down.
COVID-19 pill Paxlovid moves closer to full FDA approval
The medication has been used by millions of Americans since the FDA granted it emergency use authorization in late 2021.
The medication has been used by millions of Americans since the FDA granted it emergency use authorization in late 2021.
Social media influencers may be changing the healthcare industry
Some influencers are making their mark on the healthcare system one social media post a time.
Some influencers are making their mark on the healthcare system one social media post a time.
Illinois program for children struggling with mental health issues in high demand: report
A new report from WBEZ has found that an Illinois program aimed at helping low-income kids suffering from mental health issues is failing to help all those who are in need.
A new report from WBEZ has found that an Illinois program aimed at helping low-income kids suffering from mental health issues is failing to help all those who are in need.
Illinois looks at legalizing psilocybin to treat mental health issues Pt. 2
More and more clinical trials continue to show the promise of psychedelic drugs for therapeutic use, and local doctors are at the forefront of this research.
More and more clinical trials continue to show the promise of psychedelic drugs for therapeutic use, and local doctors are at the forefront of this research.
Clinical trials show promise of psychedelic drugs for therapeutic use
More and more clinical trials continue to show the promise of psychedelic drugs for therapeutic use, and local doctors are at the forefront of this research.
More and more clinical trials continue to show the promise of psychedelic drugs for therapeutic use, and local doctors are at the forefront of this research.
Northwestern Medicine successfully performs double lung transplant for lung cancer patient
Tannaz Ameli had a lingering cough and by last year, she was confirmed with stage four lung cancer.
Tannaz Ameli had a lingering cough and by last year, she was confirmed with stage four lung cancer.
Northwestern Medicine successfully performs double lung transplant for patient with lung cancer
Tannaz Ameli had a lingering cough and by last year, she was confirmed with stage four lung cancer.
Tannaz Ameli had a lingering cough and by last year, she was confirmed with stage four lung cancer.
Black women leading push to overcome barriers in healthcare equity
Tesa Anewishki, president and CEO of Loretto Hospital, talks about the importance of women rallying together to upheave hurdles for healthcare access among Chicago's minority communities.
Tesa Anewishki, president and CEO of Loretto Hospital, talks about the importance of women rallying together to upheave hurdles for healthcare access among Chicago's minority communities.
More than half the world will be overweight or obese by 2035
More than half the world's population will be overweight or obese by 2035, says the World Obesity Federation in a new report.
More than half the world's population will be overweight or obese by 2035, says the World Obesity Federation in a new report.
Georgia college student fights to stay alive after suffering brain hemorrhage in Mexico
A family friend says Liza Burke was on spring break in Cabo San Lucas when suddenly something felt wrong.
A family friend says Liza Burke was on spring break in Cabo San Lucas when suddenly something felt wrong.
Waukegan elementary school mourns death of 'committed and dedicated' teacher
A beloved suburban teacher is dead at age 25, apparently from complications of Covid-19.
A beloved suburban teacher is dead at age 25, apparently from complications of Covid-19.