Napping could lead to high blood pressure, stroke, study suggests
Experts say napping, though not unhealthy, may be a sign of poor sleep quality, according to the American Heart Association.
Experts say napping, though not unhealthy, may be a sign of poor sleep quality, according to the American Heart Association.
Monkeypox case reported at Cook County Jail
A case of monkeypox has been identified at the Cook County Jail, authorities announced Tuesday.
A case of monkeypox has been identified at the Cook County Jail, authorities announced Tuesday.
Cook County Jail inmate tests positive for monkeypox
An inmate at Cook County Jail has tested positive for monkeypox, officials said Tuesday.
An inmate at Cook County Jail has tested positive for monkeypox, officials said Tuesday.
Indiana abortion debate draws protest crowds, VP Harris
Confrontations erupted periodically between anti-abortion and abortion-rights demonstrators around the Indiana Statehouse.
Confrontations erupted periodically between anti-abortion and abortion-rights demonstrators around the Indiana Statehouse.
Indiana abortion debate draws protest crowds, vice president
Thousands of people arguing the abortion issue surrounded the Indiana Statehouse and filled its corridors Monday as state lawmakers began consideration of a Republican proposal to ban nearly all abortions in the state and Vice President Kamala Harris denounced the effort during a meeting with Democratic legislators.
Thousands of people arguing the abortion issue surrounded the Indiana Statehouse and filled its corridors Monday as state lawmakers began consideration of a Republican proposal to ban nearly all abortions in the state and Vice President Kamala Harris denounced the effort during a meeting with Democratic legislators.
Woman hospitalized after suffering 15 spider bites, contracting flesh-eating bacteria
Susi Feltch-Malohifo’ou has had more than 10 pounds of dead tissue removed and doctors are continuing to treat her, according to her son.
Susi Feltch-Malohifo’ou has had more than 10 pounds of dead tissue removed and doctors are continuing to treat her, according to her son.
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade; abortion bans anticipated in several states
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization and overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion nationwide, letting the states have the final say.
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization and overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion nationwide, letting the states have the final say.
World Health Organization declares monkeypox a global emergency
Declaring a global emergency means the monkeypox outbreak is an “extraordinary event” that could spill over into more countries and requires a coordinated global response.
Declaring a global emergency means the monkeypox outbreak is an “extraordinary event” that could spill over into more countries and requires a coordinated global response.
'High' Covid-19 transmission in Chicago's collar counties
According to the CDC, 58 Illinois counties are now rated at "High" for community level of transmission for COVID-19.
According to the CDC, 58 Illinois counties are now rated at "High" for community level of transmission for COVID-19.
Chicago's top doctor warns of rising monkeypox cases
Dr. Allison Arwady and other health officials said Chicago is an epicenter in the monkeypox outbreak.
Dr. Allison Arwady and other health officials said Chicago is an epicenter in the monkeypox outbreak.
Chicago's top doctor warns of increasing monkeypox cases
Dr. Allison Arwady and other health officials said Chicago is an epicenter in the monkeypox outbreak.
Dr. Allison Arwady and other health officials said Chicago is an epicenter in the monkeypox outbreak.
Cook County hopes to eliminate $1 billion in medical debt
A new report ranks Illinois 10th in the country for medical debt. Now, Cook County is hoping to eliminate some of that debt.
A new report ranks Illinois 10th in the country for medical debt. Now, Cook County is hoping to eliminate some of that debt.
Cooper Roberts, boy shot at Highland Park parade, sees condition worsen after brief improvement
Cooper Roberts, the 8-year-old boy who was paralyzed when he was shot in the Highland Park Fourth of July parade mass shooting, is still experiencing ups and downs in his recovery, according to a new update from his family.
Cooper Roberts, the 8-year-old boy who was paralyzed when he was shot in the Highland Park Fourth of July parade mass shooting, is still experiencing ups and downs in his recovery, according to a new update from his family.
Monkeypox cases rising in Chicago, city's top doctor warns
Chicago's top doctor says monkeypox cases are increasing quite quickly in the city.
Chicago's top doctor says monkeypox cases are increasing quite quickly in the city.
Monkeypox virus could become entrenched as new STD in the US
So far, over 2,000 virus cases have been reported in the U.S. Symptoms include fever, body aches, chills, fatigue, and bumps on parts of the body.
So far, over 2,000 virus cases have been reported in the U.S. Symptoms include fever, body aches, chills, fatigue, and bumps on parts of the body.
Pritzker calls for more monkeypox vaccines as cases climb to nearly 200 in Chicago
Chicago is awaiting more than 15,000 doses of the monkeypox vaccine from the federal government — as cases climbed to nearly 200 on Thursday and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker urged Secretary Xavier Becerra to take more "aggressive actions" to help battle the outbreak.
Chicago is awaiting more than 15,000 doses of the monkeypox vaccine from the federal government — as cases climbed to nearly 200 on Thursday and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker urged Secretary Xavier Becerra to take more "aggressive actions" to help battle the outbreak.
Cook County aims to eliminate $1 billion in medical debt
Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle has unveiled a plan to eliminate $1 billion in medical debt.
Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle has unveiled a plan to eliminate $1 billion in medical debt.
Cook County aims to eliminate $1 billion in medical debt
Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle has unveiled a plan to eliminate $1 billion in medical debt.
Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle has unveiled a plan to eliminate $1 billion in medical debt.
What women need to know about the updated guidelines for hormone therapy
Dr. Kristi Tough DeSapri, director of the Northwestern Medicine Program for Women's Bone Health, talks about the updated guidelines in the medical community for those undergoing hormone therapy for menopause.
Dr. Kristi Tough DeSapri, director of the Northwestern Medicine Program for Women's Bone Health, talks about the updated guidelines in the medical community for those undergoing hormone therapy for menopause.
New national suicide hotline falling victim to social media trolls
The National Crisis and Suicide Lifeline is meant to help people during a time of distress, but the hotline is now falling victim to internet trolls.
The National Crisis and Suicide Lifeline is meant to help people during a time of distress, but the hotline is now falling victim to internet trolls.