As we fall back, here's how much sleep your state gets

A study from the American Heart Association and Brigham and Women’s Hospital finds that sleep patterns vary by state, with differences in how long and when people sleep.

Leaders call for ICE to release Chicago area man whose daughter has cancer
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Local leaders are calling for the release of a Niles man who was detained by federal immigration agents as his 16-year-old daughter undergoes treatment for a rare form of cancer.

Saving Veteran's - BraveHearts Returns to Chicago this Weekend for 20-Mile Horseback Ride
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BraveHearts—the nation’s leading equine-assisted services organization for Veterans—will return to Chicago on Friday, October 24, for “Trail to Zero,” an annual 20-mile horseback ride to raise awareness for Veteran mental health and suicide prevention. Amanda Bethards and Winston join ChicagoNOW.

New Alzheimer’s Blood Test: What It Means for Early Detection
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People with memory changes who are worried they have Alzheimer’s disease can get an answer sooner thanks to a new blood test just cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Dr. Hanul Bhandari, Chief Medical Officer at Vistim Labs and a board-certified neurologist joins to discuss this new test.

This Chicago classroom looks like a hospital — and that’s the point

Fox 32's Dawn Hasbrouck takes a look at how a Chicago university is helping future medical professionals prepare not to make mistakes.

Indiana parents turn heartbreak into hope after losing son to vaccine-preventable illness
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A family in Indiana is turning their tragedy into a mission. Ashlee and Erik Dahlberg's son Liam died from a preventable disease. Doctors say they believe Liam's illness was caused by someone who was unvaccinated.

Local Pediatric Allergy and Immunology Doctor Weighs in on New Study Showing Peanut Allergies Decrease from Early Introduction
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A new study published in the journal Pediatrics shows a significant and measurable drop in childhood peanut allergies following the publication of new early introduction guidelines. The study looked at health record data for about 40,000 children and found that peanut allergies dropped by 43% for those whose households followed new feeding recommendation guidelines last updated in 2017. Dr. Abby Lang from Lurie Children's joins to discuss.

Peanut allergies on the decline? Doctor explains new prevention research
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After years of rising peanut allergy cases, new research offers hope. Dr. Ruchi Gupta of Northwestern and Lurie Children?s joins "ChicagoLIVE" to explain how early introduction of peanut products for babies is helping prevent future allergies.

Breakthrough spinal injury drug shows promise
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Dr. Adam Rogers, CEO of NervGen and a board-certified MD from Emory, joined" ChicagoLIVE" to discuss NVG-291, an experimental drug showing remarkable results in improving movement for patients with spinal cord injuries.

Early Detection Saves Lives: Mercy Saye’s Breast Cancer Journey
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Mercy Saye, a 38-year-old Rogers Park resident credits early detection and swift care at Northwestern Medicine for saving her life after a breast cancer diagnosis at age 37. Mercy’s story began in the shower, when she found a lump in her right breast in November 2023. She hadn’t done a self-check in a while and followed her instinct to examine herself. Her primary care doctor referred her to Northwestern Medicine Evanston Imaging Center, where Sonya Bhole, MD, a radiologist, quickly identified the need for a biopsy following a diagnostic mammogram. She is now cancer-free and passionate about raising awareness, especially among Black women, about the importance of early detection. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.

Just a little alcohol could increase dementia risk for seniors, study finds

A new study led by the University of Oxford, in collaboration with Yale and Cambridge, suggests that even small amounts of alcohol consumption may increase the risk of dementia in older adults.

Peanut allergies dropped significantly in last 10 years, study found

Changing advice on when to introduce young children to peanuts helped tens of thousands of kids avoid the allergy, a newly-published study found.

CDC says obesity rates decline in states
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For the first time in more than a decade, the number of states with high obesity rates decreased.

Tracking your protein intake
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Protein is essential for our daily lives. But how much should you be getting per day?

Report finds high levels of lead in popular protein powders and shakes
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A new consumer investigation has found high levels of lead in nearly two-thirds of protein powders and shakes tested, raising serious concerns about the safety of popular supplements. Dr. Laurel Cherian, associate professor in the Department of Neurological Sciences at Rush University Medical Center, joins us to explain what this means for consumers, how heavy metals can impact brain and body health, and what to look for before buying protein products.