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.
Indianapolis doctor who performed abortion prepares defamation suit against state's attorney general
An Indianapolis doctor who performed an abortion on a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio took the first step Tuesday toward suing Indiana’s attorney general for defamation.
An Indianapolis doctor who performed an abortion on a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio took the first step Tuesday toward suing Indiana’s attorney general for defamation.
New ‘Centaurus’ coronavirus variant surfacing in multiple countries
The latest coronavirus omicron subvariant— BA.2.75.— has doctors concerned about another surge in cases.
The latest coronavirus omicron subvariant— BA.2.75.— has doctors concerned about another surge in cases.
Recall: Blueberries may have elevated levels of lead
The affected blueberries were distributed in 1.2-ounce packages through retail and online stores in the U.S., according to the FDA.
The affected blueberries were distributed in 1.2-ounce packages through retail and online stores in the U.S., according to the FDA.
Do's and don'ts to increase paternal health and fertility
Despite men accounting for nearly half of all fertility problems, infertility is still commonly regarded as a ?woman?s issue.? Ayla Barmmer, a registered dietitian, nutritionist and founder of FullWell, joined Good Day Chicago to talk about the pivotal role men play in everything from conception and pregnancy health to a baby?s long-term health.
Despite men accounting for nearly half of all fertility problems, infertility is still commonly regarded as a ?woman?s issue.? Ayla Barmmer, a registered dietitian, nutritionist and founder of FullWell, joined Good Day Chicago to talk about the pivotal role men play in everything from conception and pregnancy health to a baby?s long-term health.
Men's health worse in U.S. than other developed countries, study finds
American men are sicker and die earlier than men living in other developed nations, according to a new report from the Commonwealth Fund, a non-profit organization focusing on public health issues. Dr. Nelson Bennett, a urologist at Northwestern Medicine, looks at the statistics.
American men are sicker and die earlier than men living in other developed nations, according to a new report from the Commonwealth Fund, a non-profit organization focusing on public health issues. Dr. Nelson Bennett, a urologist at Northwestern Medicine, looks at the statistics.
Robot surgeon makes Chicago area dental procedures faster, less invasive
Zachary West broke his tooth and instead of getting a traditional crown, he opted for an implant. But this one was being done with robotic assistance and because of that, an implant which would normally involve a three to four month procedure was done in a day.
Zachary West broke his tooth and instead of getting a traditional crown, he opted for an implant. But this one was being done with robotic assistance and because of that, an implant which would normally involve a three to four month procedure was done in a day.
Special Report: Are robots the future of dentistry?
Zachary West broke his tooth and instead of getting a traditional crown, he opted for an implant. But this one was being done with robotic assistance and because of that, an implant which would normally involve a three to four month procedure was done in a day.
Zachary West broke his tooth and instead of getting a traditional crown, he opted for an implant. But this one was being done with robotic assistance and because of that, an implant which would normally involve a three to four month procedure was done in a day.
Georgia newlywed talks about the cancer symptoms he almost overlooked
Charles Farmer was in his twenties when he started feeling strange pain in different areas of his body. When he finally went to the doctor, he says, cancer was the last thing on his mind.
Charles Farmer was in his twenties when he started feeling strange pain in different areas of his body. When he finally went to the doctor, he says, cancer was the last thing on his mind.
After three suicides by Chicago police officers, top cop fends off rising criticism
After the recent suicides of three Chicago police officers, the city?s top cop on Monday fended off rising criticism of his policy of routinely cancelling days off, insisting the controversial practice is tightly controlled and has been common for decades.
After the recent suicides of three Chicago police officers, the city?s top cop on Monday fended off rising criticism of his policy of routinely cancelling days off, insisting the controversial practice is tightly controlled and has been common for decades.
Chicago police brass questioned after recent suicides in the department
Chicago Police Supt. David Brown fielded questions Monday after three CPD officers died by suicide in the past few weeks.
Chicago Police Supt. David Brown fielded questions Monday after three CPD officers died by suicide in the past few weeks.
Fauci to retire by the end of Biden's term: report
Dr. Anthony Fauci is reportedly set to retire after more than five decades in federal service.
Dr. Anthony Fauci is reportedly set to retire after more than five decades in federal service.
After 3 suicides by Chicago cops, Supt. Brown fends off rising criticism for routinely canceling days off
As Chicago police officials grapple with a series of officer suicides, the department’s former wellness adviser decried the practice of canceling days off as “inhumane” and called for a sweeping plan to address psychological issues within the ranks.
As Chicago police officials grapple with a series of officer suicides, the department’s former wellness adviser decried the practice of canceling days off as “inhumane” and called for a sweeping plan to address psychological issues within the ranks.