Illinois students take advantage of new law that allows 5 mental health days per year

A new state law is giving public school students five mental health days per academic year. It comes at a good time when being a student during a pandemic has proven stressful.

New Illinois law allows mental health days for students
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A new state law is giving public school students five mental health days per academic year. It comes at a good time when being a student during a pandemic has proven stressful.

Doctor accused of spreading COVID-19 misinformation sues Houston Methodist

A Houston doctor accused of spreading "dangerous misinformation" related to COVID-19 has slapped Houston Methodist Hospital with a lawsuit.

Former Chicago Bulls player Jabari Parker talks mental health on MLK Day

"You gotta take time to reflect, take time to think about what's going on and talk to people," Parker said. "You're not alone, you're not by yourself. There’s always people that you can reach out to..."

Jabari Parker hosts MLK Mental Health Day
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Former Chicago Bull and Simeon basketball player Jabari Parker took part in a mental health day in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.

COVID cases drop in Chicago, health officials continue to urge vaccines

A pop-up vaccine clinic was one of the features of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Day events at Doolittle Elementary in Bronzeville.  

Facebit: Smart monitoring device for masks
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Now that face masks have become a way of life, scientists are exploring ways to make them useful for our health.

Free at-home COVID tests: Website to start accepting orders Jan. 19

After facing heavy criticism last month for not securing enough tests for Americans, the Biden administration has launched a website that will allow households to order at-home test kits — starting Jan. 19.

US omicron peak: Fauci predicts steep drop in cases toward 'end of January'

Dr. Anthony Fauci cautiously predicted the U.S. omicron wave could soon start to noticeably decline “as we get to the end of January.”

Biden urges employers to 'do the right thing' after Supreme Court blocks vaccine mandate

President Biden appealed to U.S. companies “to do the right thing to protect Americans’ health and economy” after the Supreme Court blocked the vaccine mandate.

Cannabis compounds prevent coronavirus from entering human cells: study
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According to a study from researchers at Oregon State University, cannabis compounds show the ability to prevent the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 from entering human cells. Dr. Richard van Breeman, who led the study, joined FOX 32 News to discuss it.

Supreme Court blocks COVID-19 vaccine mandate for US businesses

The Supreme Court has stopped the Biden administration from enforcing a requirement that employees at large businesses be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing and wear a mask on the job.

Fauci: Omicron may infect 'just about everybody' but vaccinated will still fare better

Dr. Anthony Fauci said the omicron variant will likely infect most Americans, but the risk of severe illness is “very, very low” among those vaccinated and boosted.

Chicago restaurants are struggling to stay afloat amid COVID-19 vaccination requirements

Chicago restaurants are struggling with staffing, the high costs of fuel and provisions, and now they are committing resources to implement the city’s vaccine mandate.