'Family Connects': Chicago program aims to help new moms
Developed at Duke University, the in-home nurse service for families with newborns is popping up across the country — including in Chicago.
Developed at Duke University, the in-home nurse service for families with newborns is popping up across the country — including in Chicago.
Planned Parenthood to launch mobile abortion clinic in Illinois
Planned Parenthood officials on Monday announced plans for a mobile abortion clinic ? a 37-foot RV that will stay in Illinois but travel close to the borders of adjoining states that have banned the procedure since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade earlier this year.
Planned Parenthood officials on Monday announced plans for a mobile abortion clinic ? a 37-foot RV that will stay in Illinois but travel close to the borders of adjoining states that have banned the procedure since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade earlier this year.
Lightfoot announces 12 weeks of paid parental leave for city employees
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Friday that city employees will receive 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Friday that city employees will receive 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
City employees in Chicago to receive 12 weeks of paid parental leave
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Friday that all city employees will receive 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Friday that all city employees will receive 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
New drug to treat ALS-Lou Gehrig's disease partially funded by Ice Bucket Challenge
Dousing yourself or someone else in ice-cold water started on social media eight years ago. The ALS Association received $115 million in donations.
Dousing yourself or someone else in ice-cold water started on social media eight years ago. The ALS Association received $115 million in donations.
FDA approves new drug to treat ALS-Lou Gehrig's disease
A new drug is now approved to treat ALS, and it was partially funded because of the Ice Bucket Challenge.
A new drug is now approved to treat ALS, and it was partially funded because of the Ice Bucket Challenge.
Kids with head lice shouldn’t be sent home from school, new AAP guidance says
The American Academy of Pediatrics says a head lice diagnosis is neither a health hazard nor a sign of poor hygiene, and children should not miss school because of it.
The American Academy of Pediatrics says a head lice diagnosis is neither a health hazard nor a sign of poor hygiene, and children should not miss school because of it.
Syphilis and many other STDs are on the rise: Here's what you should know
Infections rates for some STDs, including gonorrhea and syphilis, have been rising for years. But recently released statistics show that last year the rate of infectious syphilis cases reached its highest since 1991.
Infections rates for some STDs, including gonorrhea and syphilis, have been rising for years. But recently released statistics show that last year the rate of infectious syphilis cases reached its highest since 1991.
Army Captain serving overseas makes it home in time to see his wife deliver their first baby
"You're a little delirious due to the pain. And then I finally looked to my left, and I saw him, and it was just a moment of gratefulness," said Cara Rahming from Orland Hills.
"You're a little delirious due to the pain. And then I finally looked to my left, and I saw him, and it was just a moment of gratefulness," said Cara Rahming from Orland Hills.
Army Captain serving overseas makes it home in time to see his wife deliver their first baby
One suburban baby came into this world with lots of surprises. The big one is that dad made it home just in time, from serving overseas.
One suburban baby came into this world with lots of surprises. The big one is that dad made it home just in time, from serving overseas.
Illinois firefighter with terminal cancer takes final ride home in ambulance with fiancé, dog
An Illinois firefighter diagnosed with terminal cancer took his final ride home Tuesday in the very same ambulance he once used to transport patients.
An Illinois firefighter diagnosed with terminal cancer took his final ride home Tuesday in the very same ambulance he once used to transport patients.
Survey reveals what people would give up to improve their health
What would you give up to proactively improve your health? Many Americans with a preventative wellness routine said they’d be willing to slow down their social lives to pay for it.
What would you give up to proactively improve your health? Many Americans with a preventative wellness routine said they’d be willing to slow down their social lives to pay for it.
Three-time cancer survivor pens new children's book "When Mom Feels Great, Then We Do Too"
Phyllis Schwartz talks about the inspiration and message behind her brand new children's book "When Mom Feels Great, Then We Do Too."
Phyllis Schwartz talks about the inspiration and message behind her brand new children's book "When Mom Feels Great, Then We Do Too."
Genetically modified herpes virus shows promise in killing advanced cancer, study says
The experiment yielded promising results including cancer tumors shrinking and disappearing completely in some patients.
The experiment yielded promising results including cancer tumors shrinking and disappearing completely in some patients.
Tips for keeping your face hydrated and healthy as cold weather approaches
Elizabeth Weiler, director of education and development at OVME Aesthetics, shares advice for keeping your skin healthy and hydrated as we head into fall and winter.
Elizabeth Weiler, director of education and development at OVME Aesthetics, shares advice for keeping your skin healthy and hydrated as we head into fall and winter.
US teens are drinking, smoking less but vaping, using marijuana more, study finds
Cannabis use increased among all groups during the 28-year study period, but especially among teen workers, the researchers said.
Cannabis use increased among all groups during the 28-year study period, but especially among teen workers, the researchers said.
Chicago's COVID levels drop to 'low' for first time since May
City health officials said more than 75,000 Chicago residents have gotten the new bivalent COVID vaccine, which provides better protections against Omicron subvariants BA.4/BA.5 that currently make up more than 95% of COVID-19 cases in Chicago.
City health officials said more than 75,000 Chicago residents have gotten the new bivalent COVID vaccine, which provides better protections against Omicron subvariants BA.4/BA.5 that currently make up more than 95% of COVID-19 cases in Chicago.
New COVID-like virus found in bat could spread to humans, resist vaccines
Researchers say the bat virus, named Khosta-2, can infect human cells and is resistant to the antibodies of people who’ve been vaccinated for COVID-19.
Researchers say the bat virus, named Khosta-2, can infect human cells and is resistant to the antibodies of people who’ve been vaccinated for COVID-19.
New Cook County property tax incentive aims to attract grocery stores in food deserts
Cook County is addressing the issue of food deserts with a new proposal.
Cook County is addressing the issue of food deserts with a new proposal.
Sterigenics trial: Judge reviews motion to consolidate cases
There were new developments Thursday for the hundreds of people who are suing Sterigenics.
There were new developments Thursday for the hundreds of people who are suing Sterigenics.