CDC warns of mysterious hepatitis outbreak across U.S.

U.S. health officials are now looking into more than 100 possible cases of a mysterious and severe liver disease in children, including five deaths.

Chicago moves to ‘medium risk’ COVID-19 category

Face coverings will remain optional in Chicago’s indoor spaces, including public schools, even as rising cases mean there’s now a “medium risk” of COVID-19 transmission in the city under federal health guidelines.

Patients enjoy 'Donut Day' at Lurie Children's Hospital
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A downtown Chicago hospital has a new tactic to give patients and their families a sweet break from challenging times.

Buffalo Grove police welcome new therapy dog 'Gus'

The Buffalo Grove Police Department has grown by four legs. They are welcoming a new therapy dog to the force.

Special Report: Special eyeglasses treat brain trauma in patients
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In a FOX 32 Special Report, we have a fascinating look at how a simple prescription adjustment is literally changing people?s lives overnight.

Could annual COVID vaccine doses become the new normal?
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Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine walks us through the latest COVID-19 headlines coming out of the medical community.

The days of menthol cigarettes could be numbered
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Matthew Myers, president of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, talks about how the removal of menthol cigarettes from shelves would impact public health.

Chicago's top doc expects city to move to 'Medium' Covid-19 risk
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With Chicago's rolling weekly average number of COVID-19 cases jumping by just over 100 since last week, the city's top doctor says she expects Chicago to be upgraded to ?Medium? level of community risk either later this week or early next week.

CDC restates transportation mask recommendation

U.S. health officials are restating their recommendation that Americans wear masks on planes, trains and buses, despite a court ruling last month that struck down a national mask mandate on public transportation.

Planet Fitness to offer high schoolers free gym membership

Participants will also be automatically entered for a chance to win a $500 scholarship, with one awarded per state.