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.
Judge reviews motion to consolidate Sterigenics 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.
Study links nightmares in middle-aged people to higher risk of dementia
“This is important because there are very few risk indicators for dementia that can be identified as early as middle age," researchers said.
“This is important because there are very few risk indicators for dementia that can be identified as early as middle age," researchers said.
Nearly a quarter of workers who quit in the 'Great Resignation' regret their decision
Vanessa Loder, author of "The Soul Solution," dishes out advice on handling burnout, soul-draining jobs and the importance of mental health.
Vanessa Loder, author of "The Soul Solution," dishes out advice on handling burnout, soul-draining jobs and the importance of mental health.
Chicago officially makes itself a sanctuary city for abortion
The city of Chicago passed an ordinance Wednesday that protects the right to get an abortion and gender-affirming care in the city.
The city of Chicago passed an ordinance Wednesday that protects the right to get an abortion and gender-affirming care in the city.
Louisiana woman carrying fetus with no skull forced to travel to New York to get abortion
Nancy Davis was one of the first women to get caught in the confusing whirlwind of trigger laws in her home state of Louisiana since Roe v. Wade was overturned in June.
Nancy Davis was one of the first women to get caught in the confusing whirlwind of trigger laws in her home state of Louisiana since Roe v. Wade was overturned in June.
FDA sounds alarm over TikTok challenge that involves cooking chicken in Nyquil
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is calling the Nyquil challenge foul, telling people not to try it because it could be deadly.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is calling the Nyquil challenge foul, telling people not to try it because it could be deadly.
FDA sounds alarm over TikTok challenge that involves cooking chicken in Nyquil
Another warning is surfacing about a TikTok challenge that people cooked up earlier this year.
Another warning is surfacing about a TikTok challenge that people cooked up earlier this year.