Health experts predict another wave of COVID-19 could hit the U.S.
Dr. David Zich of Northwestern Medicine joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the rise in coronavirus cases in Europe, and how the new BA. 2 variant plays into it all.
Dr. David Zich of Northwestern Medicine joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the rise in coronavirus cases in Europe, and how the new BA. 2 variant plays into it all.
Moderna says its low-dose COVID shots work for kids under 6; will seek federal approval
Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine works in babies, toddlers and preschoolers the company announced Wednesday -- and if regulators agree it could mean a chance to finally start vaccinating the littlest kids by summer.
Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine works in babies, toddlers and preschoolers the company announced Wednesday -- and if regulators agree it could mean a chance to finally start vaccinating the littlest kids by summer.
New book examines how front line hospital workers rallied to fight the pandemic
Dr. David Reich, president and COO of the Mount Sinai Hospital, talks about the new book "Relentless," which documents Mount Sinai Health System's response to COVID-19 .
Dr. David Reich, president and COO of the Mount Sinai Hospital, talks about the new book "Relentless," which documents Mount Sinai Health System's response to COVID-19 .
8-year-old Skokie boy with cerebral palsy able to walk, move better thanks to technology
There is zero fear in the eyes of 8-year-old Caleb Magana as he suits up at Shriners Children's Chicago.
There is zero fear in the eyes of 8-year-old Caleb Magana as he suits up at Shriners Children's Chicago.
8-year-old Skokie boy able to walk, move better thanks to technology at Shriners Children's Chicago
Caleb and his mom, Kenia Sandoval, have been coming to Shriners since 2015 for his cerebral palsy ? which affects how he walks.
Caleb and his mom, Kenia Sandoval, have been coming to Shriners since 2015 for his cerebral palsy ? which affects how he walks.
Pritzker: Illinois is prepared if new COVID subvariant surges
Health officials are informing people about the latest COVID-19 subvariant, BA.2.
Health officials are informing people about the latest COVID-19 subvariant, BA.2.
Health expert says to focus on nutrition this Spring
April is National Nutrition Month, and lifestyle expert Maisha Wynn joined Good Day Chicago to offer tips on how to stay healthy this season.
April is National Nutrition Month, and lifestyle expert Maisha Wynn joined Good Day Chicago to offer tips on how to stay healthy this season.
Alcohol-related deaths spiked in first year of COVID-19 pandemic, study shows
The number and rate of alcohol-related deaths increased approximately 25% between 2019 and 2020, the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The number and rate of alcohol-related deaths increased approximately 25% between 2019 and 2020, the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
US adult cigarette smoking rate fell during first year of pandemic
U.S. cigarette smoking dropped to a new all-time low in 2020, with 1 in 8 adults saying they were current smokers.
U.S. cigarette smoking dropped to a new all-time low in 2020, with 1 in 8 adults saying they were current smokers.
China reports first deaths from COVID-19 in more than a year
China’s health authorities have reported two COVID-19 deaths, the first since January 2021.
China’s health authorities have reported two COVID-19 deaths, the first since January 2021.
Pritzker aims to improve behavioral health services for children
In an effort to build on the administration?s funding increases for child welfare and wellbeing, on Friday, Governor J.B. Pritzker announced the Children?s Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative to evaluate and redesign the delivery of behavioral health services for children and adolescents in Illinois.
In an effort to build on the administration?s funding increases for child welfare and wellbeing, on Friday, Governor J.B. Pritzker announced the Children?s Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative to evaluate and redesign the delivery of behavioral health services for children and adolescents in Illinois.
Illinois reports 7,467 COVID-19 cases, 123 deaths in the past week
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Friday reported 7,467 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including an increase of 123 deaths since March 11.
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Friday reported 7,467 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including an increase of 123 deaths since March 11.
Pritzker launches initiative to improve behavioral health services for children
“I’m launching the Children’s Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative to evaluate and redesign the systems that support our most vulnerable kids and adolescents – so that down the line, Illinois families will be better able to access holistic, wraparound support for children in need.”
“I’m launching the Children’s Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative to evaluate and redesign the systems that support our most vulnerable kids and adolescents – so that down the line, Illinois families will be better able to access holistic, wraparound support for children in need.”
Moderna asks FDA to add 4th COVID-19 vaccine booster dose for all adults to EUA
Drugmaker Moderna has asked the Food and Drug Administration to authorize a fourth shot of its COVID-19 vaccine as a booster dose for all adults.
Drugmaker Moderna has asked the Food and Drug Administration to authorize a fourth shot of its COVID-19 vaccine as a booster dose for all adults.
Coronavirus in Chicago: City monitoring BA.2 subvariant
Chicago's top doctor said she is closely watching COVID-19 trends in Western Europe where at least a dozen countries are now reporting a spike just days after lifting restrictions.
Chicago's top doctor said she is closely watching COVID-19 trends in Western Europe where at least a dozen countries are now reporting a spike just days after lifting restrictions.
Rapid PCR Covid-19 test developed at Northwestern
Researchers at Northwestern University in Evanston helped develop the new Covid-19 test.
Researchers at Northwestern University in Evanston helped develop the new Covid-19 test.
More than 3M bottles of Airborne gummies recalled over injury hazard
The gummies were sold at retailers including Target, Walmart, CVS, Walgreens and Costco.
The gummies were sold at retailers including Target, Walmart, CVS, Walgreens and Costco.
Sleep experts say don't make Daylight Saving Time permanent
As America is on the verge of making Daylight Saving Time permanent, sleep experts say it's a bad idea.
As America is on the verge of making Daylight Saving Time permanent, sleep experts say it's a bad idea.
Project HOPE changing lives through programs, services for Chicagoans in crisis
Laronda Castine, program manager with Project HOPE, talks about what they're doing to help Chicagoans who are having a rough time or making important life decisions.
Laronda Castine, program manager with Project HOPE, talks about what they're doing to help Chicagoans who are having a rough time or making important life decisions.
Lightfoot will not attend City Council's vaccine mandate meeting
Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she will not be attending Wednesday's special City Council meeting on the city's vaccine mandate as she will be out of town.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she will not be attending Wednesday's special City Council meeting on the city's vaccine mandate as she will be out of town.