Simple memory test could signal Alzheimer's disease years before onset, study suggests
A new study found that people who scored lower on a simple memory test also had higher amounts of beta-amyloid plaques in the brain, a biomarker of Alzheimer’s.
A new study found that people who scored lower on a simple memory test also had higher amounts of beta-amyloid plaques in the brain, a biomarker of Alzheimer’s.
Millions of Biden's free COVID at-home tests still unclaimed
Nearly half of the 500 million free COVID-19 tests that the Biden administration recently made available to Americans still haven’t been claimed as virus cases plummet and people feel less urgency to test.
Nearly half of the 500 million free COVID-19 tests that the Biden administration recently made available to Americans still haven’t been claimed as virus cases plummet and people feel less urgency to test.
Health team wants to talk with people who felt sick after eating at Crystal Lake Montessori School
The McHenry County Health Department said that anyone who ate food at a Crystal Lake Montessori classroom event, or at a school-sponsored event, should fill out a confidential survey. The information is requested whether you felt ill, or felt fine.
The McHenry County Health Department said that anyone who ate food at a Crystal Lake Montessori classroom event, or at a school-sponsored event, should fill out a confidential survey. The information is requested whether you felt ill, or felt fine.
Baby teethers sold at Target, other stores recalled due to choking hazard
Bebe au Lait's wooden teethers should 'immediately' be taken away from children, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said.
Bebe au Lait's wooden teethers should 'immediately' be taken away from children, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said.
Daily life activities can improve older women’s heart health, study finds
Researchers found that older women who spend more time doing daily life activities can reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease.
Researchers found that older women who spend more time doing daily life activities can reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease.
Owning a pet may help slow cognitive decline in older adults, study finds
Owning a pet, particularly five years or longer, may help keep individuals sharper as they age, according to a new preliminary study.
Owning a pet, particularly five years or longer, may help keep individuals sharper as they age, according to a new preliminary study.
Elk Grove Village mayor wants suburb to have its own health department
Bucking state-mandated mask requirements, the mayor of Elk Grove Village wants to take his community’s health into the village’s hands.
Bucking state-mandated mask requirements, the mayor of Elk Grove Village wants to take his community’s health into the village’s hands.
Elk Grove Village mayor wants town to have its own health department
The mayor of Elk Grove Village wants to break away from the state when it comes to the health of his residents.
The mayor of Elk Grove Village wants to break away from the state when it comes to the health of his residents.
Rare multisystem inflammatory syndrome appears in some teenagers after COVID-19 vaccination: study
"Patients with MIS-C usually present with persistent fever, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, skin rash, mucocutaneous lesions and, in severe cases, with hypotension and shock," the CDC said on their website.
"Patients with MIS-C usually present with persistent fever, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, skin rash, mucocutaneous lesions and, in severe cases, with hypotension and shock," the CDC said on their website.
CDC's COVID-19 mask guidelines to loosen Friday, AP sources say
The Biden administration will significantly loosen federal mask-wearing guidelines to protect against COVID-19 transmission on Friday, according to two people familiar with the matter.
The Biden administration will significantly loosen federal mask-wearing guidelines to protect against COVID-19 transmission on Friday, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Elk Grove Village looking to create own health department
The mayor of Elk Grove Village does not want to leave the next health crisis to outside guidance. He announced plans to establish the town's own health department. Mayor Craig Johnson joins First at Four to discuss this plan.
The mayor of Elk Grove Village does not want to leave the next health crisis to outside guidance. He announced plans to establish the town's own health department. Mayor Craig Johnson joins First at Four to discuss this plan.
'Doug the Pug' celebrates a young cancer survivor in new song of hope
Horizon Therapeutics connected young cancer survivor Leonor Formo, and social media superstar "Doug the Pug," in a story-telling way. Now, that story has been turned into a song.
Horizon Therapeutics connected young cancer survivor Leonor Formo, and social media superstar "Doug the Pug," in a story-telling way. Now, that story has been turned into a song.
Plainfield mother raising awareness of rare epileptic disease impacting children
Samantha MacMechan talks about her family's efforts to raise awareness about KCNT1 Epilepsy and her daughter's battle against the deabilitating disease.
Samantha MacMechan talks about her family's efforts to raise awareness about KCNT1 Epilepsy and her daughter's battle against the deabilitating disease.
Family of Irene Chavez, woman who died in Chicago police custody, files lawsuit
The family of a woman who died in police custody has now filed a lawsuit against the Chicago Police Department.
The family of a woman who died in police custody has now filed a lawsuit against the Chicago Police Department.
Chicago researchers lay out more detailed picture of what drugs do to our brains
Since the late 1980s, we thought we had a good idea of what drugs do to our brains. Now, researchers in Chicago have an even more detailed picture.
Since the late 1980s, we thought we had a good idea of what drugs do to our brains. Now, researchers in Chicago have an even more detailed picture.
Chicago researchers provide a new look at your brain on drugs
Since the late 1980s, we thought we had a good idea of what drugs do to our brains. Now, researchers in Chicago have an even more detailed picture.
Since the late 1980s, we thought we had a good idea of what drugs do to our brains. Now, researchers in Chicago have an even more detailed picture.
New Chicago study focuses on mental health of young men of color
The study recruited young African American and Hispanic men to conduct their own research, among their peers, to determine what was impacting their mental health the most.
The study recruited young African American and Hispanic men to conduct their own research, among their peers, to determine what was impacting their mental health the most.
Young men of color lead Chicago study on mental health
A new study in Chicago led by young men of color shows that normalization of trauma and systemic inequity is leading to worsening mental health.
A new study in Chicago led by young men of color shows that normalization of trauma and systemic inequity is leading to worsening mental health.
Ivermectin does not prevent severe COVID-19 illness, study finds
A new study suggests that ivermectin, an anti-parasite drug, is not effective in preventing severe COVID-19 symptoms.
A new study suggests that ivermectin, an anti-parasite drug, is not effective in preventing severe COVID-19 symptoms.
10-year-old makes chemo comfort bags for patients after seeing grandfather fight cancer
Sophie Enderton is donating care packages to chemotherapy patients in Buffalo, New York.
Sophie Enderton is donating care packages to chemotherapy patients in Buffalo, New York.