Walmart ending cigarette sales in some stores

Walmart is not the first national retail chain to cut off cigarette sales even on a trial basis, but it is the largest.

Device developed by Illinois researchers helps prevent fatal drug overdoses

In a FOX 32 Special Report, we take a look at a new device that’s in the works to cut down on fatal drug overdoses. “Within four minutes, you could be brain-dead.”

Device made in Illinois helps prevent fatal drug overdoses
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In a FOX 32 Special Report, we take a look at a new device that?s in the works to cut down on fatal drug overdoses. ?Within four minutes, you could be brain-dead.?

Doctors warn against dangerous 'garlic in nose' Tiktok trend
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Dr. Matthew Budoff from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA explains why putting garlic up your nose is not healthy or effective in reducing your sinuses.

Chicago nonprofit opens home for teenage girls and young women in crisis

Gyrls in the H.O.O.D. was started by Chez Smith as an outreach program to provide girls and young women with much-needed reproductive health education and feminine hygiene products. She said many girls skip school because they cannot afford adequate menstrual products each month.

Microplastics found in human blood for the 1st time, study says

Microplastics have been found in our food, drinks and even in human placentas. Now, researchers say they have found the first-ever evidence of microplastics in human blood.

Teen raises $30K to support mental health services
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One teenager has done something pretty amazing. In honor of her bat mitzvah, she has raised $30,000 to support mental health services.

Pastor Corey Brooks temporarily leaves Chicago rooftop after mother is hospitalized

“I knew that’s what I needed to do,” he said. “That’s my mother. You only have one mother and you only have one opportunity. I don’t want to ever have any regrets, so the rooftop can wait.”

Illinois reports 8,039 new COVID-19 cases, 109 deaths in past week

Illinois public health officials on Friday announced 8,039 new cases of the coronavirus in the state and 109 additional deaths have been recorded in the past week.

Drinking 2 to 3 cups of coffee daily could benefit the heart, studies say

Drinking two or three cups of coffee every day may benefit the heart, according to studies being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 71st Annual Scientific Session.