What is alopecia? Chris Rock joke about Jada Pinkett Smith shines light on hair loss condition
The Oscars 2022 drama involving Will Smith slapping Chris Rock over a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s appearance has shined a light on a condition called alopecia areata.
The Oscars 2022 drama involving Will Smith slapping Chris Rock over a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s appearance has shined a light on a condition called alopecia areata.
Doctors warn against dangerous 'garlic in nose' Tiktok trend
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.
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.
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.
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
One teenager has done something pretty amazing. In honor of her bat mitzvah, she has raised $30,000 to support mental health services.
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 due to mother's health
After more than 120 days living on a rooftop in Woodlawn, Corey Brooks has temporarily come down to be with his family.
After more than 120 days living on a rooftop in Woodlawn, Corey Brooks has temporarily come down to be with his family.
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.”
“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.”
Potentially toxic chemicals found in restaurant to-go packages: report
A new report may make you re-think ordering food to-go.
A new report may make you re-think ordering food to-go.
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.
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.
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.
Man beats cancer with double lung transplant in Chicago
Doctors with Northwestern Medicine are calling it a medical miracle.
Doctors with Northwestern Medicine are calling it a medical miracle.
Male birth control pill 99% effective in mice, researchers say
Currently, the only contraceptive option available for men so far is condoms or a vasectomy.
Currently, the only contraceptive option available for men so far is condoms or a vasectomy.
Northwestern Medicine doctors perform first ever double-lung transplant on lung cancer patient
“I'm 54, I gotta go enjoy life now. This is the biggest chance I have. The biggest chance I got, ya know, to stay alive. Enjoy life,” Albert Khoury said.
“I'm 54, I gotta go enjoy life now. This is the biggest chance I have. The biggest chance I got, ya know, to stay alive. Enjoy life,” Albert Khoury said.
Illinois lawmakers introduce legislation to combat fentanyl epidemic
Fentanyl overdoses and deaths continue to surge nationwide, including in Illinois.
Fentanyl overdoses and deaths continue to surge nationwide, including in Illinois.
Double lung transplant saves Chicago man with terminal cancer
Doctors with Northwestern Medicine are calling it a medical miracle.
Doctors with Northwestern Medicine are calling it a medical miracle.
Pfizer recalls some blood pressure drug products over elevated levels of cancer-causing impurity
Pfizer said it was recalling some blood pressure medication and two generic versions Monday over elevated levels of a potentially cancer-causing impurity.
Pfizer said it was recalling some blood pressure medication and two generic versions Monday over elevated levels of a potentially cancer-causing impurity.
New book 'You're Not Dying You're just Waking Up' explains how to tap into your third eye
Best-selling authoer Elizabeth April expounds on advice from her new book "You're Not Dying You're just Waking Up."
Best-selling authoer Elizabeth April expounds on advice from her new book "You're Not Dying You're just Waking Up."
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 .