Monkeypox: What you should know as U.S. declares public health emergency

As more countries around the world, including the U.S., report cases of monkeypox, here's what you need to know about the relatively rare disease, and some of the things people can do to prevent the disease's spread.

Ashton Kutcher diagnosed with vasculitis: What you should know about the disease

An announcement by actor Ashton Kutcher that he couldn't walk, hear or talk after his vasculitis diagnosis two years ago has put a spotlight on the disease. Here's what you should know about vasculitis.

Chicago restaurateur details incredible weight-loss journey and efforts to help others
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Chicago chef and restaurateur Robert Magiet talks about what inspired his renewed focus on health and the importance of passing on lessons and guidance to his children and others on Facebook.

UK boy, 12, taken off life support after highly-publicized court battle

The legal battle is the latest in a series of very public British cases in which parents and doctors have sparred over who is better qualified to make decisions about a child’s medical care.

Illinois daycare worker contracts monkeypox, children exposed

Even though health experts say the monkeypox virus is largely impacting a certain population, the grim reality is anyone can catch it.

IDPH announces daycare worker monkeypox case
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There is a new monkeypox investigation underway in Illinois involving a daycare worker.

Monkeypox: Separating fact from fiction
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Dr. John Whyte, chief medical officer at WebMD, talks about what we know about the monkeypox virus, how it spreads, who is at risk and what are the symptoms.

Monkeypox cases rising in Chicago; Biden declares public health emergency
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The federal government has declared a public health emergency for monkeypox, which will free up federal money and other resources to battle the outbreak.

Indiana House votes to keep exceptions from abortion ban
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After an emotional debate over a proposed ban on abortion, the Indiana House voted Thursday to exempt those who�have been raped.

Chicago's top doc hopes city will receive more monkeypox vaccines as cases rise
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The United States declared a public health emergency on monkeypox ? freeing up federal money and resources to fight the outbreak. In Chicago, the top doctor hopes that declaration will mean more vaccines, as there are currently not enough to meet demand.