FDA warns of rare cases of cancers possibly linked to breast implants

While rare, the FDA is warning about certain cancers, including squamous cell carcinoma and various lymphomas, that may develop in scar tissue that forms around breast implants.

Chicago police officer who just retired dies by suicide, the latest in a string this summer

If you or a loved one is feeling distressed, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The crisis center provides free and confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Or text HOME to 741-741 (Crisis Text Line).

Mercury in retrograde: What it means for your mental and physical health
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Mercury is in retrograde and that can mean an impact to your mental, physical and spiritual health. Maisy Bristol, a tarot teacher and astrologer, joined Good Day Chicago to help explain it further.

'A miracle': Loyola volleyball player returns to court after being diagnosed with rare condition

"She was like, I heard you play volleyball, Loyola Chicago. You must be pretty strong. Just squeeze my hand like as hard as you can. So, I did that. And I remember asking her if I was going to die."

BBB warns of new Medicare scam

There is a new warning out from the Better Business Bureau.

Study suggests walking this range of steps per day can reduce the risk of dementia

The study of nearly 78,000 adults looked at steps per day, and also the intensity of the steps, and the association with the risk of developing dementia.

New COVID-19 booster vaccines will be available at Chicago pharmacies this week

With cold weather just around the corner, two new COVID-19 booster vaccines are rolling into Chicago — and city health officials are pushing residents to get the shot.

New COVID-19 vaccines available in Chicago starting this week
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The city of Chicago is rolling out two updated vaccines for COVID-19, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Tuesday. Both are designed specifically to target the Omicron subvariants, and have received final approval from the CDC and emergency use authorization from the FDA.

Ovarian cancer takes center focus this September
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Dr. Nita K. Lee from UChicago Medicine and cancer survivor Jenn Szwajkowski talk about the importance of raising awareness and screening for cancer in wake of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.