Pharmacies limiting over-the-counter drugs for children amid shortages
Dr. Christina Johns, pediatric emergency physician at PM Pediatric Care, talks about how the "tripledemic" has contributed to the shortage of children pain medication in pharmacies across the nation.
Dr. Christina Johns, pediatric emergency physician at PM Pediatric Care, talks about how the "tripledemic" has contributed to the shortage of children pain medication in pharmacies across the nation.
Pharmacies limit purchases of children's pain-relief medicine
Pharmacies will be limiting children's pain medication purchases as respiratory illnesses continue to rise. CVS has announced a two-product limit online and in stores, while Walgreens is limiting customers to six purchases online. The CDC says respiratory viruses are at high levels nationwide.
Pharmacies will be limiting children's pain medication purchases as respiratory illnesses continue to rise. CVS has announced a two-product limit online and in stores, while Walgreens is limiting customers to six purchases online. The CDC says respiratory viruses are at high levels nationwide.
Walgreens, CVS and others limiting purchases of children's pain relief medicine as respiratory illnesses rise
Pharmacies are limiting purchases of children's pain relief medication like acetaminophen and ibuprofen as respiratory illnesses continue spreading throughout the United States, including the flu, RSV, and COVID-19.
Pharmacies are limiting purchases of children's pain relief medication like acetaminophen and ibuprofen as respiratory illnesses continue spreading throughout the United States, including the flu, RSV, and COVID-19.
Growing number of children in Illinois being hospitalized after consuming edibles
A growing number of Illinois children are being hospitalized after consuming edibles.
A growing number of Illinois children are being hospitalized after consuming edibles.
Growing number of children being hospitalized due to THC edibles
Symptoms can include drowsiness, loss of control and muscle coordination, increased heart rate, seizure and in extreme cases, psychosis and coma.
Symptoms can include drowsiness, loss of control and muscle coordination, increased heart rate, seizure and in extreme cases, psychosis and coma.
High lead levels found in paint at Bridgeport elementary school
Parents and teachers at a Bridgeport elementary school say that Chicago Public Schools delayed for months testing that last week found high levels of lead in three rooms, including a special education classroom.
Parents and teachers at a Bridgeport elementary school say that Chicago Public Schools delayed for months testing that last week found high levels of lead in three rooms, including a special education classroom.
Dramatic warning for parents: Do not 'halve' adult painkillers for kids in wake of medicine shortages
Dosing guidelines for children's meds are vital and should not be ignored.
Dosing guidelines for children's meds are vital and should not be ignored.
Donny Hathaway Legacy Project partners with Social Works' 'Night at the Museum'
Donny Hathaway, a Chicago native, is remembered as soul legend by many, and each year during the holidays his popular song 'This Christmas' revives his memory. His daughter, Donnita Hathaway, explains how the Donny Hathaway Legacy Project was formed to help health those with mental health issues. The organization is partnering with Social Works Friday night for its 4th annual event at the Museum of Science and Industry.
Donny Hathaway, a Chicago native, is remembered as soul legend by many, and each year during the holidays his popular song 'This Christmas' revives his memory. His daughter, Donnita Hathaway, explains how the Donny Hathaway Legacy Project was formed to help health those with mental health issues. The organization is partnering with Social Works Friday night for its 4th annual event at the Museum of Science and Industry.
New mental health resources arrive in the southwest suburbs
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Thursday in Summit to mark the grand opening of two new facilities.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Thursday in Summit to mark the grand opening of two new facilities.
Ribbon cutting ceremony held for new suburban mental health facilities
New mental health resources are arriving in the southwest suburbs.
New mental health resources are arriving in the southwest suburbs.
Local mom brings hospital shopping to NICU parents
It's a busy time of year for most people, but it can be especially difficult to get holiday shopping done when you have a baby in the hospital.
It's a busy time of year for most people, but it can be especially difficult to get holiday shopping done when you have a baby in the hospital.
The truth behind the viral weight loss drug taking over TikTok
Social media's latest weight loss craze has reached a fever pitch but at what cost?
Social media's latest weight loss craze has reached a fever pitch but at what cost?
Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park welcomes 4 sets of twins born hours apart
Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center welcomed four sets of twins last Wednesday, born just hours apart.
Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center welcomed four sets of twins last Wednesday, born just hours apart.
Free COVID-19 tests available to Americans again as White House reveals winter plan
The Biden administration is making four rapid COVID-19 tests available online starting Thursday as it unveils its contingency plans for potential surges this winter.
The Biden administration is making four rapid COVID-19 tests available online starting Thursday as it unveils its contingency plans for potential surges this winter.
What are aortic aneurysms and who is most at risk?
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health joins Good Day Chicago to talk about what causes aortic aneurysms in wake of the death of U.S. sports reporter Grant Wahl.
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health joins Good Day Chicago to talk about what causes aortic aneurysms in wake of the death of U.S. sports reporter Grant Wahl.
Why the viral weight loss drug taking over TikTok isn't without its pitfalls
FOX 32's Sylvia Perez talks to medical experts about the new weight loss drug Wegovy that has been going viral on TikTok and why it's not always being used for it's intended medical purposes.
FOX 32's Sylvia Perez talks to medical experts about the new weight loss drug Wegovy that has been going viral on TikTok and why it's not always being used for it's intended medical purposes.
Death of Stephen 'tWitch' Boss brings mental health awareness into focus
Stephen "tWitch" Boss died by gunshot wound of the head, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner. He was 40.
Stephen "tWitch" Boss died by gunshot wound of the head, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner. He was 40.
Stephen 'tWitch' Boss dies at 40
Stephen "tWitch" Boss, a dancer and choreographer best known as the DJ and sidekick on Ellen DeGeneres' talk show, has died by suicide. He was 40.
Stephen "tWitch" Boss, a dancer and choreographer best known as the DJ and sidekick on Ellen DeGeneres' talk show, has died by suicide. He was 40.
New Zealand bans future generations from buying tobacco under strict new anti-smoking laws
The legislative package outlaws the sale of tobacco to anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 2009, punishable by fines of up to $95,910.
The legislative package outlaws the sale of tobacco to anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 2009, punishable by fines of up to $95,910.
Special drone formation flies over White Sox park for families fighting cancer
There were no fireworks over Sox Park Tuesday night, but there was quite a sky show.
There were no fireworks over Sox Park Tuesday night, but there was quite a sky show.