Ovarian cancer takes center focus this September
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.
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.
Omicron-targeted booster shots headed to Illinois
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health talks about the new COVID booster shots coming to Illinois this fall.
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health talks about the new COVID booster shots coming to Illinois this fall.
Survey: Nearly half of Americans admit talking to their plants, and it might make them happier
About 62% of respondents said talking to their plants helps their own mental health and 65% said they believe it helps the plants grow.
About 62% of respondents said talking to their plants helps their own mental health and 65% said they believe it helps the plants grow.
New Covid-19 booster shots arriving in Illinois this week
The Illinois Department of Public Health is urging everyone who is eligible to get the updated Covid-19 booster shot to do so.
The Illinois Department of Public Health is urging everyone who is eligible to get the updated Covid-19 booster shot to do so.
Depression vs. burnout: spotting the difference
As you think about heading back to work Tuesday, are you dreading it? And is it more than dread, maybe depression or perhaps burn out? It's an important conversation as we focus on mental health for National Suicide Prevention Week.
As you think about heading back to work Tuesday, are you dreading it? And is it more than dread, maybe depression or perhaps burn out? It's an important conversation as we focus on mental health for National Suicide Prevention Week.
New Covid-19 booster shots arriving in Illinois this week
The Illinois Department of Public Health is urging everyone who is eligible to get the updated Covid-19 booster shot to do so.
The Illinois Department of Public Health is urging everyone who is eligible to get the updated Covid-19 booster shot to do so.
Charity delivers happiness during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
'Starlight' is on a mission to raise funds for seriously ill kids and their families.
'Starlight' is on a mission to raise funds for seriously ill kids and their families.
Videos circulating of people losing their tempers have therapists suggesting mental health checkups
Videos continue to circulate on social media of people yelling in public, and therapists are suggesting people have shorter fuses since the start of the pandemic.
Videos continue to circulate on social media of people yelling in public, and therapists are suggesting people have shorter fuses since the start of the pandemic.
Yes, the Great Lakes can have rip currents. How safety advocates are educating swimmers
Many of us think of lakes as safer for swimming and boating versus the ocean with its various waves and currents. However, the Great Lakes are so big that wind churns up waves and rip currents that can compete with those found in oceans.
Many of us think of lakes as safer for swimming and boating versus the ocean with its various waves and currents. However, the Great Lakes are so big that wind churns up waves and rip currents that can compete with those found in oceans.
Jane Fonda reveals cancer diagnosis: This is 'very treatable'
Jane Fonda revealed she's been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in a lengthy Instagram post shared Friday.
Jane Fonda revealed she's been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in a lengthy Instagram post shared Friday.
4 cases of Legionnaires' disease linked to Burbank church: IDPH
Lab tests detected the presence of legionella in the church's cooling tower, officials said.
Lab tests detected the presence of legionella in the church's cooling tower, officials said.
Wendy’s E. coli outbreak spreads to more states, CDC says
The e. Coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce from Wendy’s has spread to at least 6 states, but health officials warn there may be more unreported cases elsewhere.
The e. Coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce from Wendy’s has spread to at least 6 states, but health officials warn there may be more unreported cases elsewhere.
Chicago health officials urge residents to get new Covid-19 boosters
Chicago health officials are getting ready for another big vaccine roll-out.
Chicago health officials are getting ready for another big vaccine roll-out.
Chicago reports first case of West Nile virus this year — what to know
Chicago has its first case of West Nile virus this year. Earlier this week, state health officials reported a suburban Cook County man recently died of the virus.
Chicago has its first case of West Nile virus this year. Earlier this week, state health officials reported a suburban Cook County man recently died of the virus.
DuPage County reports first human case of West Nile virus this year
DuPage County has reported its first human case of West Nile virus this year.
DuPage County has reported its first human case of West Nile virus this year.
Gen Zers, Millennials twice as likely to develop hypertension in pregnancy
High blood pressure is becoming more common among pregnant Gen Zers and Millennials regardless of age.
High blood pressure is becoming more common among pregnant Gen Zers and Millennials regardless of age.
FDA clears the way for updated COVID-19 booster shots
The move by the FDA tweaks the recipe of shots from both Pfizer and Moderna, and targets the original virus as well as the latest omicron strain.
The move by the FDA tweaks the recipe of shots from both Pfizer and Moderna, and targets the original virus as well as the latest omicron strain.
FDA clears the way for updated COVID-19 booster shots
The move by the FDA tweaks the recipe of shots from both Pfizer and Moderna, and targets the original virus as well as the latest omicron strain.
The move by the FDA tweaks the recipe of shots from both Pfizer and Moderna, and targets the original virus as well as the latest omicron strain.
FDA approves tweaked ‘combo shot’ COVID booster to target variants
The FDA is taking a gamble with a fast-tracked approval of the updated shot, hoping to beat out any more virus mutations before the fall and winter surge hits.
The FDA is taking a gamble with a fast-tracked approval of the updated shot, hoping to beat out any more virus mutations before the fall and winter surge hits.
Illinois health officials report first human death of West Nile virus in 2022
The person, who was in their late 70s living in Cook County, became ill at the start of August and subsequently died, the Illinois Department of Public Health said.
The person, who was in their late 70s living in Cook County, became ill at the start of August and subsequently died, the Illinois Department of Public Health said.