Ponies help melt away stress in Barrington
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.
What you need to know about osteoporosis
Dr. Kristi Tough DeSapri, director of the Northwestern Medicine Program for Women's Bone Health, talks about risk factors of osteoporosis and the importance of screening for the disease.
Dr. Kristi Tough DeSapri, director of the Northwestern Medicine Program for Women's Bone Health, talks about risk factors of osteoporosis and the importance of screening for the disease.
Theories emerge for mysterious liver illnesses in children
CDC officials last week said they are now looking into 180 possible cases across the U.S. Most of the children were hospitalized, at least 15 required liver transplants and six died.
CDC officials last week said they are now looking into 180 possible cases across the U.S. Most of the children were hospitalized, at least 15 required liver transplants and six died.
Baby formula shortage: 78,000 pounds of formula arrives in US
The flight was the first of several to provide “some incremental relief in the coming days” as the government tries to address a critical baby formula shortage.
The flight was the first of several to provide “some incremental relief in the coming days” as the government tries to address a critical baby formula shortage.
Zac Brown Band founding member John Driskell Hopkins announces ALS diagnosis
John Driskell Hopkins, who's been with the band since the beginning, said he's noticed some balance issues and stiffness in his hands over the past several years.
John Driskell Hopkins, who's been with the band since the beginning, said he's noticed some balance issues and stiffness in his hands over the past several years.
Biden on Monkeypox: Outbreak should concern 'everybody,' as health experts are baffled
The U.S. reported its first confirmed monkeypox case this week.
The U.S. reported its first confirmed monkeypox case this week.
8 Illinois counties at 'high community level' due to rise in COVID cases, deaths
Illinois public health officials say eight counties are now in the 'high community level' after reporting 40,193 COVID-19 cases, including 56 deaths this week. Hospitalizations in the state are also up nearly 20 percent. Dr. Nimmi Rajagopal, Associate Chair of Family and Community Medicine with Cook County Health, discusses what COVID mitigations, if any, public health officials may look to impose.
Illinois public health officials say eight counties are now in the 'high community level' after reporting 40,193 COVID-19 cases, including 56 deaths this week. Hospitalizations in the state are also up nearly 20 percent. Dr. Nimmi Rajagopal, Associate Chair of Family and Community Medicine with Cook County Health, discusses what COVID mitigations, if any, public health officials may look to impose.
Poll: 1 in 3 Americans say COVID-19 is over amid rising cases
This poll comes as nearly every state experiences an increase in COVID-19 cases. Yet, daily cases are still well below the all-time high reached during the winter.
This poll comes as nearly every state experiences an increase in COVID-19 cases. Yet, daily cases are still well below the all-time high reached during the winter.
8 Illinois counties in 'high community level' for COVID-19 as new cases, deaths continue to climb
Illinois health officials reported 40,193 new COVID-19 cases, including 56 deaths, over the past week.
Illinois health officials reported 40,193 new COVID-19 cases, including 56 deaths, over the past week.
Illinois AG warns of baby formula scams, offers tips to avoid becoming a victim
Attorney General Kwame Raoul warned Illinois residents Friday to be on the lookout for scam artists looking to take advantage of desperate families who are struggling to find baby formula amid a nationwide shortage.
Attorney General Kwame Raoul warned Illinois residents Friday to be on the lookout for scam artists looking to take advantage of desperate families who are struggling to find baby formula amid a nationwide shortage.
What is monkeypox? Scientists stunned by cases in US, Europe
“This is not the kind of spread we’ve seen in West Africa, so there may be something new happening in the West."
“This is not the kind of spread we’ve seen in West Africa, so there may be something new happening in the West."
Monkeypox in the US: First recent case of Monkeypox reported in Massachusetts
Monkeypox typically starts with fever and body aches. Then a few days later, a rash develops.
Monkeypox typically starts with fever and body aches. Then a few days later, a rash develops.
Cook County initiative aims to improve mental health of residents
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced Thursday the "Building Healthy Communities" initiative.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced Thursday the "Building Healthy Communities" initiative.
Cook County launches new mental health services
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced Thursday the "Building Healthy Communities" initiative.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced Thursday the "Building Healthy Communities" initiative.
Year’s 1st case of rare monkeypox reported in the US
Meanwhile, officials tracking a European outbreak of monkeypox are investigating the possibility that the disease is being spread through sexual contact.
Meanwhile, officials tracking a European outbreak of monkeypox are investigating the possibility that the disease is being spread through sexual contact.
A third of US should be considering masks amid rise in COVID-19 cases, officials say
Increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are putting more of the U.S. under guidelines issued by the CDC that call for masking and other infection precautions.
Increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are putting more of the U.S. under guidelines issued by the CDC that call for masking and other infection precautions.
Baby formula shortage: Biden invokes Defense Production Act to bolster production
The Defense Production Act order requires suppliers of formula manufacturers to fulfill orders from those companies before other customers.
The Defense Production Act order requires suppliers of formula manufacturers to fulfill orders from those companies before other customers.
Vaccines could have prevented at least 318K COVID-19 deaths in the US, study says
Of the 1 million American lives lost to COVID-19, hundreds of thousands of those deaths could have been averted by vaccines, researchers say.
Of the 1 million American lives lost to COVID-19, hundreds of thousands of those deaths could have been averted by vaccines, researchers say.
Chicago Dr. Allison Arwady warns Covid-19 cases on the rise
The Chicago area could soon move into the ?high? level of COVID-19 transmission, according to a new warning Tuesday from city health officials.
The Chicago area could soon move into the ?high? level of COVID-19 transmission, according to a new warning Tuesday from city health officials.
Pope Francis shares secret recipe for a bad knee: A shot of tequila
Doctors have prescribed a wheelchair, cane and physical therapy to help heal Pope Francis’ bad knee. He has other ideas.
Doctors have prescribed a wheelchair, cane and physical therapy to help heal Pope Francis’ bad knee. He has other ideas.



















