COVID-19 omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 could be ‘worst’ so far, doctors say
Subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 are more transmissible, and early evidence shows both are capable of evading immune responses from previous infection as well as current COVID-19 vaccines.
Subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 are more transmissible, and early evidence shows both are capable of evading immune responses from previous infection as well as current COVID-19 vaccines.
Deadly brain-eating amoeba found in Iowa beach as temperatures rise
A rare but deadly brain-eating amoeba has forced state officials to close an Iowa beach for swimming.
A rare but deadly brain-eating amoeba has forced state officials to close an Iowa beach for swimming.
Fitness Friday: Reducing stress and coping with trauma through Pilates
Allison Long from Club Pilates in Lincoln Park walks us through how Pilates can help eliminate stress and reduce anxiety during troubling times.
Allison Long from Club Pilates in Lincoln Park walks us through how Pilates can help eliminate stress and reduce anxiety during troubling times.
What are the five categories of red flags?
Dr. Nancy Zarse of Zars Psychological Services breaks down her different categories of red flags and what warning signs to look for in people around you.
Dr. Nancy Zarse of Zars Psychological Services breaks down her different categories of red flags and what warning signs to look for in people around you.
High levels of E. coli reported at Waukegan beaches
A bit of a letdown if you were planning to cool off with a swim in Lake Michigan.
A bit of a letdown if you were planning to cool off with a swim in Lake Michigan.
Expert urges parents not to wait if child needs mental health assistance
Mental health professionals want parents to pay close attention to the red flags displayed by the Highland Park shooter.
Mental health professionals want parents to pay close attention to the red flags displayed by the Highland Park shooter.
Recreational marijuana use linked to increased chance of ER, hospitalization, study finds
Acute trauma was the most common cause, followed by respiratory health reasons and gastrointestinal issues.
Acute trauma was the most common cause, followed by respiratory health reasons and gastrointestinal issues.
Foods to avoid at the July 4th cookout
Dr. Joan Ifland, founder of The Food Addiction Reset, joins Good Day Chicago to talk about which foods and drinks to avoid during July 4th celebrations and which are okay to indulge.
Dr. Joan Ifland, founder of The Food Addiction Reset, joins Good Day Chicago to talk about which foods and drinks to avoid during July 4th celebrations and which are okay to indulge.
Man loses 156 lbs. in 9 months with diet and exercise: ‘If I can do it, anybody can’
At his heaviest, the Missourian, who travels frequently for his sales job and has “lived on expense accounts” for decades, weighed about 540 pounds.
At his heaviest, the Missourian, who travels frequently for his sales job and has “lived on expense accounts” for decades, weighed about 540 pounds.
Why mosquito season is getting worse
Mosquitoes aren't just annoying ― they pose serious health risks, even to people in the U.S. In fact, the CDC calls the mosquito the "world's deadliest animal." Here is why.
Mosquitoes aren't just annoying ― they pose serious health risks, even to people in the U.S. In fact, the CDC calls the mosquito the "world's deadliest animal." Here is why.
How to help parents identify available pediatric leukemia trials
Leukemia is the most common form of cancer in children. But often, they have to wait six-and-a-half years or longer on average for new treatments.
Leukemia is the most common form of cancer in children. But often, they have to wait six-and-a-half years or longer on average for new treatments.
How to help parents identify available pediatric leukemia trials
Leukemia is the most common form of cancer in children. But often, they have to wait six-and-a-half years or longer on average for new treatments.
Leukemia is the most common form of cancer in children. But often, they have to wait six-and-a-half years or longer on average for new treatments.
CDC: New listeria outbreak tied to 23 illnesses, 1 death
One death and nearly two dozen hospitalizations are tied to a new listeria outbreak of unknown origin, health officials said Thursday. The CDC says nearly all the 23 people known to have been infected in the outbreak either live in or traveled to Florida about a month before they got sick.
One death and nearly two dozen hospitalizations are tied to a new listeria outbreak of unknown origin, health officials said Thursday. The CDC says nearly all the 23 people known to have been infected in the outbreak either live in or traveled to Florida about a month before they got sick.
Calls grow in Illinois to help kids manage their mental health
Illinois officials say when kids threaten to take their lives, or do harm themselves, they can't find a bed at a mental health facility.
Illinois officials say when kids threaten to take their lives, or do harm themselves, they can't find a bed at a mental health facility.
Calls grow in Illinois to help kids manage their mental health
On Thursday, an Illinois Senate committee heard from people on the front lines of a mental health crisis for kids.
On Thursday, an Illinois Senate committee heard from people on the front lines of a mental health crisis for kids.
Roe v. Wade: What to know about the now-overturned abortion ruling, and what's next for Arizona
More than a month after a leak that sent shockwaves across the country, justices of the United States Supreme Court overturned a landmark 1970s ruling that paved the way for legalized abortions in the United States. Here's what you should know about Roe v. Wade, in addition to the controversies surrounding it.
More than a month after a leak that sent shockwaves across the country, justices of the United States Supreme Court overturned a landmark 1970s ruling that paved the way for legalized abortions in the United States. Here's what you should know about Roe v. Wade, in addition to the controversies surrounding it.
Monkeypox moves into Lake County: First probable case reported
The first probable case of monkeypox has been announced in Lake County. Illinois has one of the highest monkeypox infection rates in the country, with close to 50 cases already confirmed.
The first probable case of monkeypox has been announced in Lake County. Illinois has one of the highest monkeypox infection rates in the country, with close to 50 cases already confirmed.
First probable case of monkeypox reported in Lake County
Lake County officials announced Wednesday they are investigating the area's first probable case of monkeypox.
Lake County officials announced Wednesday they are investigating the area's first probable case of monkeypox.
Tanning beds see resurgence despite danger and risks involved
Dr. Neha Pathak, chief physician editor for WebMD, talks about the dangers of tanning beds and why they can pose more harm than good.
Dr. Neha Pathak, chief physician editor for WebMD, talks about the dangers of tanning beds and why they can pose more harm than good.
Chicago's top doctor encourages families to get kids vaccinated
Dr. Allison Arwady said that 2,000 kids between six months and five years old in Chicago have received their first vaccine doses.
Dr. Allison Arwady said that 2,000 kids between six months and five years old in Chicago have received their first vaccine doses.