RFK Jr.'s 'Make America Healthy Again' report calls for closer look at processed foods, pesticides, more
The report called for closer looks at ultra-processed foods and its impacts on childhood health, among other things.
The report called for closer looks at ultra-processed foods and its impacts on childhood health, among other things.
CVS staff get perks like beach days and donuts for hitting vaccine goals: Report
CVS is reportedly offering staff rewards like bonuses and pizza parties to increase vaccination rates, amid slowing demand and growing public skepticism.
CVS is reportedly offering staff rewards like bonuses and pizza parties to increase vaccination rates, amid slowing demand and growing public skepticism.
Chicago teen earns diploma from hospital bed while waiting for new heart
Despite battling Duchenne cardiomyopathy and awaiting a heart transplant, he completed his coursework with help from teachers and hospital staff.
Despite battling Duchenne cardiomyopathy and awaiting a heart transplant, he completed his coursework with help from teachers and hospital staff.
Chicago children's hospital holds graduation for heart transplant patient
Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is holding a special graduation for a young patient awaiting a heart transplant
Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is holding a special graduation for a young patient awaiting a heart transplant
Cucumbers recalled after Salmonella sickens 26 in several states; 9 hospitalized
The cucumbers may be within shelf life for the rest of this week, and the CDC says several people recently ate cucumbers on cruise ships leaving ports in Florida.
The cucumbers may be within shelf life for the rest of this week, and the CDC says several people recently ate cucumbers on cruise ships leaving ports in Florida.
Illinois could soon ban diet and muscle supplements for teens
There are a lot of things you can't buy here in Illinois until you're 18, like spray paint or fireworks, and that list is about to get a little bit longer.
There are a lot of things you can't buy here in Illinois until you're 18, like spray paint or fireworks, and that list is about to get a little bit longer.
Illinois debates banning diet and muscle supplements for teens
There are a lot of things you can't buy here in Illinois until you're 18, like spray paint or fireworks, and that list is about to get a little bit longer.
There are a lot of things you can't buy here in Illinois until you're 18, like spray paint or fireworks, and that list is about to get a little bit longer.
Toxic friendship: Spotting red flags & setting boundaries | ChicagoNOW
Sparked by news around Blake Lively and Taylor Swift?s friendship, some people online are discussing how their social circles impact their mental wellness. ?ChicagoNOW? hosts Anthony Ponce and Gabriella Premus discuss how to recognize red flags and set boundaries. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
Sparked by news around Blake Lively and Taylor Swift?s friendship, some people online are discussing how their social circles impact their mental wellness. ?ChicagoNOW? hosts Anthony Ponce and Gabriella Premus discuss how to recognize red flags and set boundaries. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
Viral 'McMigraine' remedy has some rushing to McDonald's for headache relief
Some McDonald's customers on TikTok claim that a certain food and drink combination from the fast-food restaurant can get rid of their migraines — though doctors are quick to share other headache remedies.
Some McDonald's customers on TikTok claim that a certain food and drink combination from the fast-food restaurant can get rid of their migraines — though doctors are quick to share other headache remedies.
Common ingredient in energy drinks linked to blood cancer growth, study finds
A common ingredient in some foods and drinks has been linked to an increased risk of blood cancers.
A common ingredient in some foods and drinks has been linked to an increased risk of blood cancers.
Politics: Trump can deport Venezuelans, Biden cancer diagnosis, Russia-Ukraine war
Here are today's headlines from the political world.
Here are today's headlines from the political world.
Popular weight-loss drug could help cut down on alcohol use, study finds
A new study suggests that weight-loss drugs may significantly reduce alcohol consumption in people with obesity.
A new study suggests that weight-loss drugs may significantly reduce alcohol consumption in people with obesity.
Local doctor weighs in on former President Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis
Over the weekend we learned former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. The diagnosis came after he experienced urinary symptoms.
Over the weekend we learned former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. The diagnosis came after he experienced urinary symptoms.
Joe Biden diagnosed with aggressive form of prostate cancer
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer.
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer.
Biden diagnosed with prostate cancer ? Chicago urologist weighs in
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and a Chicago urologist has weighed in.
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and a Chicago urologist has weighed in.
Little drivers, big smiles at Marianjoy?s annual ?Go Baby Go? event
It was pedal to the medal time for some young patients at the Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital as they held their annual "Go Baby Go" event.
It was pedal to the medal time for some young patients at the Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital as they held their annual "Go Baby Go" event.
First blood test for Alzheimer’s diagnosis cleared by FDA
Millions of Americans with the common dementia could benefit from less invasive diagnostic, experts say.
Millions of Americans with the common dementia could benefit from less invasive diagnostic, experts say.
Advocates focus on suicide prevention this Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and many are working on suicide prevention efforts.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and many are working on suicide prevention efforts.
Dangerous levels of arsenic found in US rice: What families need to know now
A new report reveals that many store-bought rice samples in the US contain high levels of arsenic and cadmium, posing health risks to babies, children, and pregnant women. Here’s what to avoid—and safer options to try.
A new report reveals that many store-bought rice samples in the US contain high levels of arsenic and cadmium, posing health risks to babies, children, and pregnant women. Here’s what to avoid—and safer options to try.
Brain-dead Georgia woman kept on life support due to state's abortion law
A Georgia mother declared brain dead at two months pregnant remains on life support due to the state’s heartbeat law, leaving her family without medical decision-making rights.
A Georgia mother declared brain dead at two months pregnant remains on life support due to the state’s heartbeat law, leaving her family without medical decision-making rights.