DuPage County reports first pediatric flu death in nearly 5 years

DuPage County is reporting its first pediatric flu death of the season and the first for the county in nearly five years.

Sesame officially added to FDA's major food allergen list

A new federal law went into effect on Jan. 1 that requires all foods made and sold in the U.S. to be labeled if they contain sesame, which is now the nation's ninth major allergen.

Diabetes likely to surge in US children and teens by 2060, study finds

A recent study funded by the CDC and NIH projects young Americans with type 2 diabetes could increase by nearly 700% by the year 2060.

CPR 101: How proper training could save someone's life
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Following Damar Hamlin's stunning collapse in Paycor Stadium Monday night, Dr. Marlon Everett explains the importance of CPR training especially among athletes.

Opioid overdose deaths continue to break records in Cook County
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The opioid epidemic rages on in Cook County, and unfortunately continues to break records. The medical examiner?s office has released its preliminary data for cases it handled last year.

Chicago's LGBTQ community could feel impact of healthcare worker strike

Health care workers are walking the picket line at Howard Brown Health Clinics across Chicago, and the labor conflict could impact health care in the LGBTQ community.

The new omicron subvariant XBB.1.5: What you must know now

The strain, known as XBB.1.5, accounts for almost 41% of confirmed COVID-19 cases right now nationwide, according to data from the CDC.

New Omicron subvariant becoming dominant COVID strain in U.S.

A new Omicron variant known as XBB.1.5 is reportedly spreading quickly nationwide as doctors say COVID-19 continues to evolve.

How to attain a healthier lifestyle in 2023
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Author and fitness expert Joey Thurman breaks down several tips for living a healthier lifestyle as the New Year gets underway. Thurman published his new book in December, "The Minimum Method: The Least You Can Do to Be a Stronger, Healthier, Happier You."

Cosmetic acupuncture provides great refresh for the New Year
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Gudrun Snyder, founder of Moon Rabbit Acupuncture, talks about the mental and physical benefits of cosmetic acupuncture and why more people are underoing the treatment.

More countries imposing COVID rules on travelers from China

China is battling a nationwide outbreak of the coronavirus after abruptly easing restrictions that were in place for much of the pandemic.

UChicago sets new state record for heart transplants
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The University of Chicago health system is closing out 2022 with a new state record in heart transplants for the second year in a row.

Steps to unlocking your full potential in 2023
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New York Times best-selling author Laura Day talks about how intuition plays a big role in accessing your best self in 2023.

Will we see another COVID surge after the holidays?
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Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health walks us through the latest headlines coming out of the medical community.

Can’t stop at just one potato chip? Blame your genes, study says

A new study out of Japan focused on a genetic mechanism that had a strong correlation to the suppression of overeating high-calorie foods.