Prevalence of autism spectrum disorder among US children continues to rise, study suggests
The study estimated that the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder among U.S. kids was 3.14% as of 2020. Meanwhile, there has been more awareness and a wider availability of services.
The study estimated that the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder among U.S. kids was 3.14% as of 2020. Meanwhile, there has been more awareness and a wider availability of services.
More than 100 monkeypox cases reported in Chicago area
More than 100 cases of monkeypox have been reported in the Chicago area and that number is expected to grow.
More than 100 cases of monkeypox have been reported in the Chicago area and that number is expected to grow.
More than 100 monkeypox cases in Chicago area
More than 100 cases of monkeypox have been reported in Chicago and that number is expected to grow.
More than 100 cases of monkeypox have been reported in Chicago and that number is expected to grow.
Northwestern president-elect stepping down amid cancer battle
Rebecca Blank, who was named last fall the first female president of Northwestern University, announced Monday she is stepping down after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer.
Rebecca Blank, who was named last fall the first female president of Northwestern University, announced Monday she is stepping down after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer.
Doctors 'must' provide abortion if life of mother is at stake, Biden admin insists
The Biden administration said Monday that federal law on emergency treatment guidelines preempts state laws in jurisdictions that now ban abortion procedures without any exceptions.
The Biden administration said Monday that federal law on emergency treatment guidelines preempts state laws in jurisdictions that now ban abortion procedures without any exceptions.
What is the 'internal shower drink' tiktok trend and is it safe?
Dr. Neha Pathak from WebMD talks about the potential dangers of the "internal shower drink" Tiktok trend.
Dr. Neha Pathak from WebMD talks about the potential dangers of the "internal shower drink" Tiktok trend.
New Woodlawn healthcare center to open later this summer
"There should never be a time in one of the wealthiest cities in the world where the life expectancy of Black people in our city is 10 years less — 10 years less! — than any other demographic," Chicago Mayor Lightfoot said.
"There should never be a time in one of the wealthiest cities in the world where the life expectancy of Black people in our city is 10 years less — 10 years less! — than any other demographic," Chicago Mayor Lightfoot said.
New healthcare center to open in Woodlawn
A new healthcare center is coming to Chicago?s South Side.
A new healthcare center is coming to Chicago?s South Side.
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.