FDA bans Juul e-cigarettes, orders them off the U.S. market
The FDA says San Francisco-based Juul may have played a “disproportionate″ role in the rise in teen vaping.
The FDA says San Francisco-based Juul may have played a “disproportionate″ role in the rise in teen vaping.
Three things you can do tonight to make tomorrow better
Executive coach Mitchell Creasey dishes out four tips for things you can do now to improve your quality of life in the future.
Executive coach Mitchell Creasey dishes out four tips for things you can do now to improve your quality of life in the future.
Why those multivitamins you're taking aren't doing as much as you think
Dr. Jenny Jia from Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine explains why multivitamins and supplements don't do much to reduce mortality.
Dr. Jenny Jia from Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine explains why multivitamins and supplements don't do much to reduce mortality.
WHO considers declaring monkeypox a global health emergency
Last week, WHO’s general director described the monkeypox epidemic identified in more than 40 countries, as “unusual and concerning.”
Last week, WHO’s general director described the monkeypox epidemic identified in more than 40 countries, as “unusual and concerning.”
‘Total shock’: Texas woman conceives 2nd child while pregnant, gives birth to ‘twins’
It’s a phenomenon called a double pregnancy — and this Texas family first thought it was a joke when they were told what was going on.
It’s a phenomenon called a double pregnancy — and this Texas family first thought it was a joke when they were told what was going on.
Houston-area teen pronounced dead in car crash ends up surviving
Doctors pronounced him dead. But his mom refused that fate and turned to prayer. Today, her 15-year-old is alive and a year into recovery and rehabilitation.
Doctors pronounced him dead. But his mom refused that fate and turned to prayer. Today, her 15-year-old is alive and a year into recovery and rehabilitation.
What parents need to know about COVID vaccines for young children
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health answers commonly asked questions about young children and the coronavirus vaccine.
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health answers commonly asked questions about young children and the coronavirus vaccine.
Latin dance can help improve your memory as you age, study suggests
All 333 participants were of Latinx descent because, according to researchers, Latinos have a higher risk of developing cognitive disabilities such as Alzheimer’s.
All 333 participants were of Latinx descent because, according to researchers, Latinos have a higher risk of developing cognitive disabilities such as Alzheimer’s.
Therapy dogs cheering up kids at Chicago children's hospital
Two dogs from the Cook County Sheriff's Office will be at La Rabida Children's Hospital once a week, helping to make a trip to see the doctor more enjoyable and less stressful.
Two dogs from the Cook County Sheriff's Office will be at La Rabida Children's Hospital once a week, helping to make a trip to see the doctor more enjoyable and less stressful.
First Covid-19 vaccines for young children administered in Chicago
Tuesday marked the first day that kids as young as 6-months-old could get the Covid-19 vaccine at Lurie Children's Hospital.
Tuesday marked the first day that kids as young as 6-months-old could get the Covid-19 vaccine at Lurie Children's Hospital.
Therapy dogs spreading cheer at Chicago children's hospital
Two dogs from the Cook County Sheriff's Office will be at La Rabida Children's Hospital once a week, helping to make a trip to see the doctor more enjoyable and less stressful.
Two dogs from the Cook County Sheriff's Office will be at La Rabida Children's Hospital once a week, helping to make a trip to see the doctor more enjoyable and less stressful.
Young children in Chicago receive first Covid-19 vaccines
Tuesday marked the first day that kids as young as 6-months-old could get the Covid-19 vaccine at Lurie Children's Hospital.
Tuesday marked the first day that kids as young as 6-months-old could get the Covid-19 vaccine at Lurie Children's Hospital.
New dog therapy program coming to South Side Chicago children's hospital
A Chicago children's hospital is getting some furry faces to help kids feel better.
A Chicago children's hospital is getting some furry faces to help kids feel better.
First Covid-19 vaccines administered for young children in Chicago
Tuesday marked the first day that kids as young as 6-months-old could get the Covid-19 vaccine at Lurie Children's Hospital.
Tuesday marked the first day that kids as young as 6-months-old could get the Covid-19 vaccine at Lurie Children's Hospital.
Chicago prepares to vaccinate kids under 5 against COVID-19 after federal authorization
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Saturday authorized the COVID-19 vaccine for young children, and with that comes questions from parents about how it works.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Saturday authorized the COVID-19 vaccine for young children, and with that comes questions from parents about how it works.
American Lung Association's Fight for Air Climb at Soldier Field raises $350,000
Climbers went up the 1,958 steps of Soldier Field up to three times in the timed event.
Climbers went up the 1,958 steps of Soldier Field up to three times in the timed event.
Indiana reports first probable case of monkeypox
Health officials said the spread of monkeypox among the general public remains low, that the virus is rare and does not spread easily through brief casual contact.
Health officials said the spread of monkeypox among the general public remains low, that the virus is rare and does not spread easily through brief casual contact.
Doctors urge FDA to approve over-the-counter access to birth control
The push for more access to birth control comes as the nation waits for a Supreme Court ruling that could upend abortion rights in more than half the states.
The push for more access to birth control comes as the nation waits for a Supreme Court ruling that could upend abortion rights in more than half the states.
Lawmakers ask Google to stop steering women to ‘fake’ abortion clinics
A recent study found 11% of searches for “abortion near me” or “abortion pill” sent Google users to “fake” abortion clinics, which are known for operating with the goal of talking women out of ending their pregnancies.
A recent study found 11% of searches for “abortion near me” or “abortion pill” sent Google users to “fake” abortion clinics, which are known for operating with the goal of talking women out of ending their pregnancies.
COVID-19 vaccine: CDC approves 1st shots for US kids under 5
With the CDC's final sign-off, roughly 18 million children under 5 will be eligible for COVID-19 shots beginning next week.
With the CDC's final sign-off, roughly 18 million children under 5 will be eligible for COVID-19 shots beginning next week.