Lombard toddler born prematurely, spending 500+ days at Chicago hospital, beats the odds
A suburban toddler who spent more than 500 days at Chicago's Lurie Children's Hospital is finally going home.
A suburban toddler who spent more than 500 days at Chicago's Lurie Children's Hospital is finally going home.
Suburban baby born almost 20 weeks prematurely finally goes home
A suburban toddler who spent more than 500 days at Chicago's Lurie Children's Hospital is finally getting to go home.
A suburban toddler who spent more than 500 days at Chicago's Lurie Children's Hospital is finally getting to go home.
Human brain not meant to stay awake past midnight, researchers say
Changes in the brain during the nighttime hours can make a person more likely to view the world negatively, engage in harmful behavior, and make impulsive decisions, according to the researchers.
Changes in the brain during the nighttime hours can make a person more likely to view the world negatively, engage in harmful behavior, and make impulsive decisions, according to the researchers.
Owners spread monkeypox to their dog, doctors report
Health officials are warning people who are infected with monkeypox to stay away from household pets, since the animals could be at risk of catching the virus.
Health officials are warning people who are infected with monkeypox to stay away from household pets, since the animals could be at risk of catching the virus.
FDA allows new class of hearing aids to be purchased without a prescription
The devices will be sold online or over-the-counter at pharmacies and other retail stores.
The devices will be sold online or over-the-counter at pharmacies and other retail stores.
Essentials for packing a healthy back-to-school lunch
Registered dietitian Misa Syn lays out some health school lunch alternatives as students prepare to return to the classroom.
Registered dietitian Misa Syn lays out some health school lunch alternatives as students prepare to return to the classroom.
Ayurvedic tips to beat summer 'pitta season' heat
New York Times best-selling author Katie Silcox dishes out tips on how to eat this summer according to the holistic system of Ayurveda.
New York Times best-selling author Katie Silcox dishes out tips on how to eat this summer according to the holistic system of Ayurveda.
Parkland shooter trial: Nikolas Cruz thinks he will get out of prison, defense mental health expert says
A defense mental health expert in the penalty trial of Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz said he could pinpoint when he realized the 23-year-old mass murderer still has “irrational thoughts” — the two were making small talk when Cruz began describing plans for an eventual life outside prison.
A defense mental health expert in the penalty trial of Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz said he could pinpoint when he realized the 23-year-old mass murderer still has “irrational thoughts” — the two were making small talk when Cruz began describing plans for an eventual life outside prison.
How to start talking about mental health in the workplace
"The President's Coach" Mitchell Creasey talks about the importance of broaching mental health issues in the workplace and maintaining an open and inclusive environment for discussion.
"The President's Coach" Mitchell Creasey talks about the importance of broaching mental health issues in the workplace and maintaining an open and inclusive environment for discussion.
WHO to rename monkeypox over stigmatization concerns
Monkeypox was first named in 1958 when research monkeys in Denmark were observed to have a “pox-like” disease.
Monkeypox was first named in 1958 when research monkeys in Denmark were observed to have a “pox-like” disease.
Suburban cancer patient who's suing Willowbrook Sterigenics plant heads to trial next week
The plaintiff in next week's trial is 37-year-old Sue Kamuda, who used to live near the Sterigenics plant in Willowbrook. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007 and says her family has no history of breast cancer.
The plaintiff in next week's trial is 37-year-old Sue Kamuda, who used to live near the Sterigenics plant in Willowbrook. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007 and says her family has no history of breast cancer.
CDC drops quarantine, screening recommendations for COVID-19
The nation's top public health agency on Thursday relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines, dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with an infected person.
The nation's top public health agency on Thursday relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines, dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with an infected person.
Viral TikTok trend has people 'mouth taping' themselves before bedtime as doctors express caution
A Kentucky doctor called the trend 'the most dangerous I've seen in some time,' while other physicians weighed in, too.
A Kentucky doctor called the trend 'the most dangerous I've seen in some time,' while other physicians weighed in, too.
Monkeypox in Illinois: Vaccines in limited supply ahead of school year
Illinois public health officials are trying to get the word out about monkeypox as students are returning to college dorms and their social networks.
Illinois public health officials are trying to get the word out about monkeypox as students are returning to college dorms and their social networks.
Langya: Scientists monitoring newly-detected virus after 35 infected in China
The new virus, called Langya henipavirus (LayV), was reported in patients in eastern China and is thought to have emerged in shrews. Here’s what scientists know so far.
The new virus, called Langya henipavirus (LayV), was reported in patients in eastern China and is thought to have emerged in shrews. Here’s what scientists know so far.
'Survivor' winner Ethan Zohn talks about beating cancer twice
"Survivor" legend Ethan Zohn joins Good Day Chicago talks about beating cancer twice and his work toward cancer research and awareness with the organization AKTIV Against Cancer.
"Survivor" legend Ethan Zohn joins Good Day Chicago talks about beating cancer twice and his work toward cancer research and awareness with the organization AKTIV Against Cancer.
Concerns grow over spread of monkeypox as school year rapidly approaches
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health talks about the monkeypox outbreak and how it is impacting local colleges and universities as they welcome students back from summer break.
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health talks about the monkeypox outbreak and how it is impacting local colleges and universities as they welcome students back from summer break.
Black Women's Health Imperative seeks to boost wellness, health equity at a nationwide level
At the heart of the mission of the Black Women's Health Imperative is advancing the health and wellness of Black women and girls.
At the heart of the mission of the Black Women's Health Imperative is advancing the health and wellness of Black women and girls.
University of Illinois prepares for monkeypox threat as students return to campus
Next week, more than 50,000 students will flood the campus of University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign. And this time around, there’s another virus to be concerned about — Monkeypox.
Next week, more than 50,000 students will flood the campus of University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign. And this time around, there’s another virus to be concerned about — Monkeypox.
U of I prepares to fight the spread of monkeypox
Next week, more than 50,000 students will flood the campus of University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign. And this time around, there’s another virus to be concerned about — Monkeypox.
Next week, more than 50,000 students will flood the campus of University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign. And this time around, there’s another virus to be concerned about — Monkeypox.