Do you use social media to self-diagnose mental health issues? Here's why you shouldn't
TikTok is being used by Gen Zers to scroll themselves into mental health diagnoses. Psychiatrist Yalda Safai says social media users should be sure they are only trusting information from certified sources instead of comparing themselves to other people's experiences.
TikTok is being used by Gen Zers to scroll themselves into mental health diagnoses. Psychiatrist Yalda Safai says social media users should be sure they are only trusting information from certified sources instead of comparing themselves to other people's experiences.
Here are the 50 worst US cities for bed bugs, according to Orkin
For the third year in a row, Chicago ranked No. 1 on Orkin's bed bug cities list. Did your city avoid a ranking?
For the third year in a row, Chicago ranked No. 1 on Orkin's bed bug cities list. Did your city avoid a ranking?
Seattle school district sues social media platforms
Seattle Public Schools is suing several social media platforms claiming the platforms are fueling a mental health crisis.
Seattle Public Schools is suing several social media platforms claiming the platforms are fueling a mental health crisis.
No more watchful waiting: Treating childhood obesity early
New guidelines change how childhood obesity is addressed. The guidelines now say early treatment is more beneficial and that the traditional watchful waiting could make matters worse.
New guidelines change how childhood obesity is addressed. The guidelines now say early treatment is more beneficial and that the traditional watchful waiting could make matters worse.
Lawmakers to designate January as Cervical Health Awareness Month in Illinois
When the new 103rd General Assembly is sworn in Wednesday, one of the first resolutions to be filed in the House will call for January to be designated as Cervical Health Awareness Month in Illinois.
When the new 103rd General Assembly is sworn in Wednesday, one of the first resolutions to be filed in the House will call for January to be designated as Cervical Health Awareness Month in Illinois.
Illinois lawmakers promote cervical health awareness
State Rep. Anna Moeller and her female colleagues highlighted how cervical cancer is one of the most preventable and treatable cancers.
State Rep. Anna Moeller and her female colleagues highlighted how cervical cancer is one of the most preventable and treatable cancers.
New guidelines for treating childhood obesity include surgery
The American Academy of Pediatrics is recommending surgery as a form of combating childhood obesity.
The American Academy of Pediatrics is recommending surgery as a form of combating childhood obesity.
Sterigenics to pay $408 million to settle over 870 of lawsuits over toxic gas emissions
Sterigenics, a medical tool sterilization company, has agreed to pay $408 million to end more than 870 lawsuits.
Sterigenics, a medical tool sterilization company, has agreed to pay $408 million to end more than 870 lawsuits.
Sterigenics agrees to pay $408M to end over 870 lawsuits tied to Willowbrook plant
Sterigenics, a medical tool sterilization company, has agreed to pay $408 million to end more than 870 lawsuits.
Sterigenics, a medical tool sterilization company, has agreed to pay $408 million to end more than 870 lawsuits.
Sterigenics agrees to pay $408M to end over 870 lawsuits tied to Willowbrook plant
Sterigenics, a medical tool sterilization company, has agreed to pay $408 million to end more than 870 lawsuits.
Sterigenics, a medical tool sterilization company, has agreed to pay $408 million to end more than 870 lawsuits.
Fisher-Price again recalls Rock ‘n Play Sleepers after nearly 100 infant deaths
A recall for the product was first issued in April 2019. At the time, 30 deaths were connected to the product.
A recall for the product was first issued in April 2019. At the time, 30 deaths were connected to the product.
Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks says he has non-Hodgkins lymphoma cancer
"Hearing the word 'Cancer' came as a shock to my wife and I, as it does to millions of families each year," Liam Hendriks wrote. "However, I am resolved to embrace the fight and overcome this new challenge with the same determination I have used when facing other obstacles in my life."
"Hearing the word 'Cancer' came as a shock to my wife and I, as it does to millions of families each year," Liam Hendriks wrote. "However, I am resolved to embrace the fight and overcome this new challenge with the same determination I have used when facing other obstacles in my life."
Free medical clinic to be held on Chicago's South Side on Sunday
The clinic is meant for people with non-urgent medical needs.
The clinic is meant for people with non-urgent medical needs.
High school student, 16, dies during flag football game after 'medical emergency'
Ashari Hughes had previous heart issues.
Ashari Hughes had previous heart issues.
New Alzheimer's drug: What to know as Leqembi hits the market
Here are some things to know about the FDA's approval of lecanemab, to be sold under the brand name Leqembi.
Here are some things to know about the FDA's approval of lecanemab, to be sold under the brand name Leqembi.
Winter Wellness Festival happening in Chicago this weekend
If your New Year's resolution is to get a bit healthier, you'll want to hear this.
If your New Year's resolution is to get a bit healthier, you'll want to hear this.
Winter Wellness Festival happening in Chicago this weekend
If your New Year's resolution is to get a bit healthier, you'll want to hear this.
If your New Year's resolution is to get a bit healthier, you'll want to hear this.
FDA approves Leqembi, Alzheimer's drug that modestly slows disease
The Food and Drug Administration approved it for patients with Alzheimer's, specifically those with mild or early-stage disease.
The Food and Drug Administration approved it for patients with Alzheimer's, specifically those with mild or early-stage disease.
Illinois Organ and Tissue Donor registry reaches 7.5M participants
A major milestone for the Illinois Organ and Tissue Donor registry: it has now reached 7.5 million participants.
A major milestone for the Illinois Organ and Tissue Donor registry: it has now reached 7.5 million participants.
Illinois Organ and Tissue Donor registry reaches 7.5M participants
A major milestone for the Illinois Organ and Tissue Donor registry.? It has now reached 7.5 million participants.
A major milestone for the Illinois Organ and Tissue Donor registry.? It has now reached 7.5 million participants.