Study finds Tiktok triggers parts of the brain associated with addiction
Julie Jargon from The Wall Street Journal talks about her report on the "Tiktok brain" phenomenon and why kids are losing their attention spans one video at a time.
Julie Jargon from The Wall Street Journal talks about her report on the "Tiktok brain" phenomenon and why kids are losing their attention spans one video at a time.
Suburban cancer survivor's stolen truck found in Chicago
An anonymous tip led the Alsip teen to Chicago?s Englewood neighborhood where the truck was spotted in an empty lot.
An anonymous tip led the Alsip teen to Chicago?s Englewood neighborhood where the truck was spotted in an empty lot.
Coalition fights to make surprise medical billing a thing of the past
Patricia Kelmar, director of health care campaigns at U.S. PIRG, talks about their efforts to eliminate surprise medical billing that can cripple the finances of families experiencing illness or injury.
Patricia Kelmar, director of health care campaigns at U.S. PIRG, talks about their efforts to eliminate surprise medical billing that can cripple the finances of families experiencing illness or injury.
Lack of sleep linked to more belly fat, study finds
A new study from the Mayo Clinic concludes that a lack of sleep is directly linked to more belly fat. Study participants who slept less ate about 300 calories more per day and gained about 1.1 pounds.
A new study from the Mayo Clinic concludes that a lack of sleep is directly linked to more belly fat. Study participants who slept less ate about 300 calories more per day and gained about 1.1 pounds.
Democratic, Republican Senate bargainers reach $10B COVID agreement
President Joe Biden settled for much less in the package despite warnings that the government was running out of money to keep pace with the continued spread of COVID-19 in the U.S.
President Joe Biden settled for much less in the package despite warnings that the government was running out of money to keep pace with the continued spread of COVID-19 in the U.S.
Cutting edge therapies for chronic pain being developed in Chicago hospitals
Until now, the primary treatment was opioids. But Chicago doctors are working to make them obsolete.
Until now, the primary treatment was opioids. But Chicago doctors are working to make them obsolete.
Cutting edge therapies for chronic pain being developed in Chicago hospitals
Until now, the primary treatment was opioids.� But Chicago doctors are working to make them obsolete.
Until now, the primary treatment was opioids.� But Chicago doctors are working to make them obsolete.
Suburban cancer survivor's heirloom truck stolen
A cancer survivor was the victim of an auto theft ? but it wasn't just any vehicle that was taken.
A cancer survivor was the victim of an auto theft ? but it wasn't just any vehicle that was taken.
Disney hand sanitizers recalled due to Benzene and Methanol presence
The Mickey Mouse and Mandalorian-edition hand sanitizers were produced by a third-party manufacturer.
The Mickey Mouse and Mandalorian-edition hand sanitizers were produced by a third-party manufacturer.
Taliban announce poppy production ban in Afghanistan
Washington spent more than $8 billion trying to eradicate poppy production in Afghanistan during its nearly 20-year war, which ended with the return of the Taliban in August.
Washington spent more than $8 billion trying to eradicate poppy production in Afghanistan during its nearly 20-year war, which ended with the return of the Taliban in August.
Man gets 90 COVID-19 shots to sell forged vaccine passes
The 60-year-old was caught at a vaccination center in Germany when he showed up for a COVID-19 shot for the second day in a row.
The 60-year-old was caught at a vaccination center in Germany when he showed up for a COVID-19 shot for the second day in a row.
Number of COVID-19 patients in hospitals reaches record low in US
COVID-19 hospitalization numbers have plunged to their lowest levels since the summer of 2020.
COVID-19 hospitalization numbers have plunged to their lowest levels since the summer of 2020.
Illinois reports 8,426 new COVID-19 cases, 87 deaths in the past week
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Friday reported 8,426 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including an increase of 87 deaths in the past week, according to a news release from IDPH.
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Friday reported 8,426 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including an increase of 87 deaths in the past week, according to a news release from IDPH.
These are the worst places to live with asthma in the US
The Asthma Capitals Report ranks the most challenging cities to live with asthma.
The Asthma Capitals Report ranks the most challenging cities to live with asthma.
New 'Life Makeover' book encourages people to find and embrace their inner beauty
Journalist and Youtuber Dominique Sachse expounds on lessons and experiences from her new book, "Life Makeover."
Journalist and Youtuber Dominique Sachse expounds on lessons and experiences from her new book, "Life Makeover."
Community rallies around Palatine family after mother of four is diagnosed with cancer
A story of hope and perseverance in Palatine. One of the happiest days of Kurt and Ashley Conley’s life was filled with fear.
A story of hope and perseverance in Palatine. One of the happiest days of Kurt and Ashley Conley’s life was filled with fear.
Palatine family organizes blood drive after mom's Leukemia diagnosis
Weeks before Ashley was due to give birth to their fourth child, some odd symptoms started accelerating.
Weeks before Ashley was due to give birth to their fourth child, some odd symptoms started accelerating.
Water contaminant linked to infant brain damage won't be regulated by EPA
Upholding a Trump-era environmental policy, the Environmental Protection Agency says it will not regulate a drinking water contaminant that has been linked to brain damage in infants.
Upholding a Trump-era environmental policy, the Environmental Protection Agency says it will not regulate a drinking water contaminant that has been linked to brain damage in infants.
Nurse's conviction in death of patient shines light on the prosecution of medical errors
Bruce Lambert from Northwestern University talks about the criminal culpability of medical workers in regards to errors performed while taking care of patients.
Bruce Lambert from Northwestern University talks about the criminal culpability of medical workers in regards to errors performed while taking care of patients.
Bruce Willis 'stepping away' from acting as he battles aphasia
Northwestern University Cognitive Neurologist Dr. Joshua Cahan says Aphasia isn’t a diagnosis, it’s a clinical symptom that comes when a patient has brain damage.
Northwestern University Cognitive Neurologist Dr. Joshua Cahan says Aphasia isn’t a diagnosis, it’s a clinical symptom that comes when a patient has brain damage.