'Operation Disrupt' hopes to prevent suicides
A new effort is popping up in local park districts and forest preserves in response to rising suicide rates.
A new effort is popping up in local park districts and forest preserves in response to rising suicide rates.
1st COVID-19 vaccine dose possible for kids under 5 as soon as June 21, White House says
The Biden administration says children under 5 may be able to get their first COVID-19 vaccination doses as soon as June 21, if federal regulators authorize shots for the age group as expected.
The Biden administration says children under 5 may be able to get their first COVID-19 vaccination doses as soon as June 21, if federal regulators authorize shots for the age group as expected.
New 3D-printed ear could be a game-changer for organ transplants, doctors say
A first-of-its-kind ear reconstruction that used a 3D-printed ear made from human cells could be a game-changer for regenerative medicine, doctors say.
A first-of-its-kind ear reconstruction that used a 3D-printed ear made from human cells could be a game-changer for regenerative medicine, doctors say.
People with food allergies may be less likely to catch COVID-19, study finds
Researchers found that self-reported doctor-diagnosed asthma was not a risk factor for infection, nor was upper respiratory allergies or eczema. In addition, food allergies were associated with a lower infection risk.
Researchers found that self-reported doctor-diagnosed asthma was not a risk factor for infection, nor was upper respiratory allergies or eczema. In addition, food allergies were associated with a lower infection risk.
Cancer Survivors' Celebration Walk & 5K returns to Grant Park
The 29th Annual Cancer Survivor's Celebration Walk & 5K will take place at 8:30 a.m. Sunday starting at Arvey Field in Grant Park.
The 29th Annual Cancer Survivor's Celebration Walk & 5K will take place at 8:30 a.m. Sunday starting at Arvey Field in Grant Park.
Eating one egg per day may help lower risk of heart disease, study suggests
Eggs are loaded with nutrients, while also containing a high level of dietary cholesterol. The study aimed to dig deeper into egg consumption and heart health.
Eggs are loaded with nutrients, while also containing a high level of dietary cholesterol. The study aimed to dig deeper into egg consumption and heart health.
Monkeypox won't turn into a pandemic, WHO expert believes
Monkeypox is known to spread when there is close physical contact with an infected person, their clothing or bedsheets.
Monkeypox is known to spread when there is close physical contact with an infected person, their clothing or bedsheets.
How to talk with your kids about tragedy
Andrea Dorn, psychotherapist and author of "When Someone Dies," dishes out tips for parents who are trying to confront difficult discussions with their children in wake of tragedies.
Andrea Dorn, psychotherapist and author of "When Someone Dies," dishes out tips for parents who are trying to confront difficult discussions with their children in wake of tragedies.
Research suggests assault weapons ban would save lives
Northwestern professor Dr. Post says you can't blame mental illness, but instead, gunmen she calls "evil", are often inspired by other shooters.
Northwestern professor Dr. Post says you can't blame mental illness, but instead, gunmen she calls "evil", are often inspired by other shooters.
Trauma, mental health in Illinois youth took center stage at special taskforce meeting
The CDC says guns are the leading cause of death for Illinois children.
The CDC says guns are the leading cause of death for Illinois children.
First mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile Virus in Illinois located in Chicago suburb
No human cases of the virus have been reported so far this year.
No human cases of the virus have been reported so far this year.
9 Monkeypox cases reported in 7 states, CDC says
Not everyone infected with monkeypox in the United States has traveled abroad, which indicates community spread, the CDC says.
Not everyone infected with monkeypox in the United States has traveled abroad, which indicates community spread, the CDC says.
Processing trauma after the Uvalde school shooting
Dan Kotowski, CEO of Chicago nonprofit Kids Above All, talks about the process of grieving after a devastating event such as the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
Dan Kotowski, CEO of Chicago nonprofit Kids Above All, talks about the process of grieving after a devastating event such as the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
Statistics show guns are leading cause of death of Illinois children
The CDC says one in five children have a mental, emotional or behavioral health disorder, and only 20 percent of them receive care from a healthcare provider.
The CDC says one in five children have a mental, emotional or behavioral health disorder, and only 20 percent of them receive care from a healthcare provider.
Statistics show guns are leading cause of death of Illinois children
The CDC says 1 in 5 children have a mental, emotional, or behavioral health disorder, and only 20 percent of them receive care from a healthcare provider.
The CDC says 1 in 5 children have a mental, emotional, or behavioral health disorder, and only 20 percent of them receive care from a healthcare provider.
Vaccines don't always protect infected from 'long Covid,' new research shows
Research in U.S. veterans provides fresh evidence that long COVID-19 can happen even after breakthrough infections following vaccination.
Research in U.S. veterans provides fresh evidence that long COVID-19 can happen even after breakthrough infections following vaccination.
Ponies help melt away stress in Chicago suburbs
A suburban Chicago nonprofit is using its therapy animals in a new way, after seeing the pandemic take a toll on mental health.
A suburban Chicago nonprofit is using its therapy animals in a new way, after seeing the pandemic take a toll on mental health.
New research revealed about 'long-haul' Covid-19
More than 50 patients reported still experiencing brain fog, numbness/tingling, headache, dizziness, blurred vision and fatigue ? even 15 months after their Covid-19 diagnoses.
More than 50 patients reported still experiencing brain fog, numbness/tingling, headache, dizziness, blurred vision and fatigue ? even 15 months after their Covid-19 diagnoses.
New research revealed about 'long-haul' Covid-19
More than 50 patients reported still experiencing brain fog, numbness/tingling, headache, dizziness, blurred vision and fatigue — even 15 months after their Covid-19 diagnoses.
More than 50 patients reported still experiencing brain fog, numbness/tingling, headache, dizziness, blurred vision and fatigue — even 15 months after their Covid-19 diagnoses.
New research revealed about 'long Covid'
Researchers are beginning to learn more about 'long-haul' Covid-19 and its lasting impact on people.
Researchers are beginning to learn more about 'long-haul' Covid-19 and its lasting impact on people.