1 person dies of the plague in northern Arizona

One person is dead, according to officials with Northern Arizona Healthcare, on the same day they showed up at Flagstaff Medical Center with symptoms of the plague.

Illinois measles outbreak officially over
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Illinois health officials on Friday announced the state's measles outbreak has concluded.

This kind of coffee could dramatically increase your risk of going blind, study finds

Researchers in a new study learned that consuming this specific type of coffee may substantially increase a person’s risk of a common eye disease that can result in blindness.

ER visits for tick bites are at their highest level in years: Here's where

Summer is always a more visible time for tick bites because humans are outside more, but experts caution that “every season is tick season." Here's how safe your state is.

Flesh-eating screwworm fly prompts livestock import ban at US-Mexico border

The U.S. has shut its southern border to livestock imports again after a flesh-eating parasite was found further north in Mexico than previously reported, raising alarm among American agriculture officials.

Family Guy's Bobby Kesselman leads heartfelt mission in Chicago | ChicagoNOW
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You've heard his voice on Family Guy, now he's using it to help kids in hospitals. Voice actor Bobby Kesselman leads the Hope Always Foundation, uplifting young patients through custom Warrior tablets. He discusses his journey from Hollywood studios to hospital rooms and the inspiration behind it all.

Is your favorite swimming spot safe? What to know about lake water contamination
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A new report reveals hidden dangers in Lake Michigan and suburban swimming spots?Emily Kowalski from Environment Illinois breaks down how to stay safe this summer.

How the Loretto Hospital vaccine controversy turned into a $200-million federal fraud case | ChicagoNOW
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The Loretto Hospital scandal started back in 2021 when hospital executives were caught administering COVID vaccines meant for vulnerable populations to people who weren?t eligible ? including employees at Trump Tower Chicago. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.

'Molly' and mental health: How the drug is making waves in the medical world
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Pop star Lorde said in a recent interview with Stephen Colbert that the psychedelic drug MDMA, also known as molly or ecstasy, has been "a game-changer" for her mental health. Dr. Joshua Eloge, with Rush Medical Group, joined "ChicagoNOW" to explain how the drug works.

Heat hazards: Why summer weather can be dangerous ? and how to stay safe
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Whether you love summer or not, medical experts say the hot weather can pose serious health risks. Here's a closer look at why this happens and how to stay safe this season.

Here's what inspired author Shelby Vincent's 'Perfect Through and Through' | ChicagoNOW
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When Shelby?s Vincent's daughter, Nyomi, was born in 2019 with a rare tumor, life quickly became filled with doctors? appointments, surgeries, and therapies. She talks about how this and one moment in particular inspired her children's book 'Perfect Through and Through.'

Crystal Lake police mourn loss of K-9 Zeus following medical emergency

The Crystal Lake Police Department is mourning the loss of K-9 Zeus, who died over the holiday weekend following a sudden medical emergency caused by cancer.

'It's Okay to Laugh' shares heartfelt stories from special needs families
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Mike Walther and Randi Gillespie, who specialize in special needs financial planning share their new book "It's Okay to Laugh", a collection of real stories from families who face the same challenges.