LGBTQ+ youth support option ends on national crisis line after Trump administration cuts
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LGBTQ+ youth can no longer access specialized support through the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline ? known as Option 3 ? one month after the Trump administration announced its end.

No link between aluminum in vaccines and autism, study says

A new study of 1.2 million kids found no link between aluminum in vaccines and autism or other chronic disorders. Here’s what we know.

Desperate for a match, Chicago mom uses Instagram and her car to find a kidney donor
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Stephanie Moore was 18 when doctors delivered life-changing news: she had been born with only one kidney. While in college, she learned that her lone kidney was functioning at just 16% ? a dangerously low level that left her on the verge of kidney failure.

Tired of your partner's snoring? Sleep divorce might be the answer | ChicagoNOW
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Sleep divorce has become a topic that's changing how couples think about rest and relationships. Spokesperson for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and Former Board President Dr. James Rowley explains what sleep divorce really means and why more couples are openly choosing to sleep apart.

Emergency room visits for tick bites hits all-time high
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If you spend any time outdoors this summer, ticks should be top of mind. E.R. visits for tick bites are at an all time high this summer. They can harbor some pretty nasty diseases.

Elevated lead levels detected in suburban homes' drinking water
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Recent water testing in Elgin found elevated lead levels in drinking water in some of the homes and buildings most at risk, city officials announced Tuesday.

What to know as wildfire smoke triggers Chicago air quality alert
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As smoke from Canadian wildfires worsens air quality in Illinois, Dr. Brady Scott from Rush University explains how it affects your lungs and what you can do to stay safe.

Elgin finds elevated lead levels in water
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Recent water testing in Elgin found elevated lead levels in drinking water in some of the homes and buildings most at risk, city officials announced Tuesday.

Chicago suburbs find elevated lead levels in water, step up testing, safety measures

Recent water testing in Elgin found elevated lead levels in drinking water in some of the homes and buildings most at risk, city officials announced Tuesday.

Paris on Politics: New concerns over lead exposure for Illinois kids
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A majority of Illinois children live in zip codes with an elevated risk of lead poisoning. Public health officials are sounding the alarm to get more kids tested. FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.

Research suggests link between diet and depression risk in women

A study suggests that eating a lot of processed foods and added sugars may raise the risk of depression in women aged 40 to 50 before menopause.

Chick-fil-A might not be as healthy as you think, says new ranking | ChicagoNOW
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Chick-fil-A is one of the most popular fast food chains in America, known for its friendly service, waffle fries, and signature chicken sandwiches. But a new ranking from WorldAtlas puts it on the list of the least healthy fast food spots in the country. Registered dietitian Maggie Michalczyk discusses what's worth ordering and what to skip if you're trying to make smarter choices.