Melatonin poisoning among kids on the rise, study says
Researchers are drawing attention to a rise in poisonings in children involving the sleep aid melatonin — including a big jump during the pandemic.
Researchers are drawing attention to a rise in poisonings in children involving the sleep aid melatonin — including a big jump during the pandemic.
First probable case of monkeypox reported in Illinois
The first probable case of monkeypox has been reported in Illinois, according to local health officials.
The first probable case of monkeypox has been reported in Illinois, according to local health officials.
'Operation Disrupt' hopes to prevent suicides in Chicago area
A new effort is popping up in local park districts and forest preserves in response to rising suicide rates.
A new effort is popping up in local park districts and forest preserves in response to rising suicide rates.
First probable case on monkeypox detected in Illinois
Officials said a Chicago man who recently traveled to Europe tested positive for the virus.
Officials said a Chicago man who recently traveled to Europe tested positive for the virus.
New genetic experiment was found to shrink woman's pancreatic cancer
Researchers culled T cells from the woman's blood and genetically engineered them to spot a mutant protein fueling her cancer.
Researchers culled T cells from the woman's blood and genetically engineered them to spot a mutant protein fueling her cancer.
'Operation Disrupt': Green signs in Chicago area forest preserves aim to prevent suicides
A new effort is popping up in local park districts and forest preserves in response to rising suicide rates.
A new effort is popping up in local park districts and forest preserves in response to rising suicide rates.
'Nurtured by Nature': New effort underway in Kane County to help the mind, body and spirit
A new effort is underway in Kane County to help nurture the mind, the body and the spirit.
A new effort is underway in Kane County to help nurture the mind, the body and the spirit.
'Operation Disrupt' hopes to prevent suicides
A new effort is popping up in local park districts and forest preserves in response to rising suicide rates.
A new effort is popping up in local park districts and forest preserves in response to rising suicide rates.
1st COVID-19 vaccine dose possible for kids under 5 as soon as June 21, White House says
The Biden administration says children under 5 may be able to get their first COVID-19 vaccination doses as soon as June 21, if federal regulators authorize shots for the age group as expected.
The Biden administration says children under 5 may be able to get their first COVID-19 vaccination doses as soon as June 21, if federal regulators authorize shots for the age group as expected.
New 3D-printed ear could be a game-changer for organ transplants, doctors say
A first-of-its-kind ear reconstruction that used a 3D-printed ear made from human cells could be a game-changer for regenerative medicine, doctors say.
A first-of-its-kind ear reconstruction that used a 3D-printed ear made from human cells could be a game-changer for regenerative medicine, doctors say.
People with food allergies may be less likely to catch COVID-19, study finds
Researchers found that self-reported doctor-diagnosed asthma was not a risk factor for infection, nor was upper respiratory allergies or eczema. In addition, food allergies were associated with a lower infection risk.
Researchers found that self-reported doctor-diagnosed asthma was not a risk factor for infection, nor was upper respiratory allergies or eczema. In addition, food allergies were associated with a lower infection risk.
Cancer Survivors' Celebration Walk & 5K returns to Grant Park
The 29th Annual Cancer Survivor's Celebration Walk & 5K will take place at 8:30 a.m. Sunday starting at Arvey Field in Grant Park.
The 29th Annual Cancer Survivor's Celebration Walk & 5K will take place at 8:30 a.m. Sunday starting at Arvey Field in Grant Park.
Eating one egg per day may help lower risk of heart disease, study suggests
Eggs are loaded with nutrients, while also containing a high level of dietary cholesterol. The study aimed to dig deeper into egg consumption and heart health.
Eggs are loaded with nutrients, while also containing a high level of dietary cholesterol. The study aimed to dig deeper into egg consumption and heart health.
Monkeypox won't turn into a pandemic, WHO expert believes
Monkeypox is known to spread when there is close physical contact with an infected person, their clothing or bedsheets.
Monkeypox is known to spread when there is close physical contact with an infected person, their clothing or bedsheets.
How to talk with your kids about tragedy
Andrea Dorn, psychotherapist and author of "When Someone Dies," dishes out tips for parents who are trying to confront difficult discussions with their children in wake of tragedies.
Andrea Dorn, psychotherapist and author of "When Someone Dies," dishes out tips for parents who are trying to confront difficult discussions with their children in wake of tragedies.
Research suggests assault weapons ban would save lives
Northwestern professor Dr. Post says you can't blame mental illness, but instead, gunmen she calls "evil", are often inspired by other shooters.
Northwestern professor Dr. Post says you can't blame mental illness, but instead, gunmen she calls "evil", are often inspired by other shooters.
Trauma, mental health in Illinois youth took center stage at special taskforce meeting
The CDC says guns are the leading cause of death for Illinois children.
The CDC says guns are the leading cause of death for Illinois children.
First mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile Virus in Illinois located in Chicago suburb
No human cases of the virus have been reported so far this year.
No human cases of the virus have been reported so far this year.
9 Monkeypox cases reported in 7 states, CDC says
Not everyone infected with monkeypox in the United States has traveled abroad, which indicates community spread, the CDC says.
Not everyone infected with monkeypox in the United States has traveled abroad, which indicates community spread, the CDC says.
Processing trauma after the Uvalde school shooting
Dan Kotowski, CEO of Chicago nonprofit Kids Above All, talks about the process of grieving after a devastating event such as the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
Dan Kotowski, CEO of Chicago nonprofit Kids Above All, talks about the process of grieving after a devastating event such as the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.