Medicaid, Medicare may cover weight loss drugs under new pilot program: report
Blockbuster weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound have surged in popularity, but high prices have left them out of reach for many obese Americans.
Unlock happiness: 3 steps to add joy to your life instantly | ChicagoNOW
Feeling like you need more joy in your life? Allegra Cohen, Chief Joy Officer and founder of Brave Life, shares three steps to add joy to your life right now. After overcoming a near-death experience, bullying, and personal challenges, she has earned a PhD in healing and is on a mission to help others. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.
Chicago has the worst air quality in the world right now, index says
Wildfire smoke has pushed Chicago's air quality into the "unhealthy" zone. It's so bad, in fact, that we're the most polluted city in the world right now. Here's what you should know.
Trump proposes new private tracking system for Americans' personal health data
The Trump administration is pushing for Americans to upload personal health data to new apps run by private tech companies.
South Carolina boy dies from brain-eating amoeba in lake
“My son was a very smart individual. If he had one warning, he would have thought swimming in the lake was a bad idea," the boy's father said.
Pair of Illinois hospitals land on list of nation's best
Two Illinois hospitals rank among the best in the country.
Ann Arbor hotel lawsuit: Woman infected with MRSA while in unkept pool, says attorney
A woman who scraped her knee at the bottom of a hotel swimming pool in Ann Arbor nearly lost her leg after an infection, allegedly from the unclean water.
What is CTE? NYC shooting suspect Shane Tamura claims to suffer from CTE linked to football injuries
A suicide note blamed the NFL and possible CTE for Shane Tamura's mental decline. Here's what we know.
What is Ayurveda? TikTok trend explained | ChicagoNOW
There's always a new health or wellness trend making its rounds on social media, and right now, it's Ayurveda that's capturing attention, especially on TikTok. Nidhi Pandya, an Ayurvedic expert and bestselling author of "Your Body Already Knows," joins us to explain what it is.
