Christmas music can negatively impact your mental health, psychologist suggests
One psychologist suggests that Christmas music can have a negative impact on your mental health.
One psychologist suggests that Christmas music can have a negative impact on your mental health.
Girl, 6, celebrates cancer-free Christmas after 2-year leukemia battle
After 28 months of grueling treatment, Mia was able to ring the “end of treatment bell” at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge last Tuesday.
After 28 months of grueling treatment, Mia was able to ring the “end of treatment bell” at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge last Tuesday.
At least 5 US airports have exposed travelers to measles, health officials warn
Cities with airports included Chicago, Richmond, Va.; Austin, Texas; Los Angeles and Denver, according to reports.
Cities with airports included Chicago, Richmond, Va.; Austin, Texas; Los Angeles and Denver, according to reports.
Going to museums, art galleries, concerts may help you live longer, study suggests
Going to museums, art galleries, concerts and the theater may have protective benefits for your health and ultimately help you live longer, according to new research published in the journal BMJ Wednesday.
Going to museums, art galleries, concerts and the theater may have protective benefits for your health and ultimately help you live longer, according to new research published in the journal BMJ Wednesday.
Health officials: New HIV diagnoses on decline in Chicago
New HIV diagnoses in Chicago continue to go down and have declined for four consecutive years, according to figures released by Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago’s health department.
New HIV diagnoses in Chicago continue to go down and have declined for four consecutive years, according to figures released by Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago’s health department.
Georgia NICU babies get dressed up in adorable holiday photoshoot
To give the hospital's tiniest patients and their families some holiday cheer, the nurses of the Atlanta NICU decided to help them celebrate.
To give the hospital's tiniest patients and their families some holiday cheer, the nurses of the Atlanta NICU decided to help them celebrate.
Colorado teen, 18, severely brain-damaged after breast implant surgery gone wrong, family says
A Colorado teenager suffered cardiac arrest during a breast implant procedure in August and is now severely brain-damaged, according to her family, who filed a lawsuit against her plastic surgeon and nurse last week.
A Colorado teenager suffered cardiac arrest during a breast implant procedure in August and is now severely brain-damaged, according to her family, who filed a lawsuit against her plastic surgeon and nurse last week.
Visitor to Chicago may have spread measles to others at O'Hare, in Greektown and Near North Side
Some Chicago residents may have been exposed to the measles thanks to a visitor who was infected.
Some Chicago residents may have been exposed to the measles thanks to a visitor who was infected.
Eagle Rock church to eliminate $5.3 million in medical debt for SoCal families
An Eagle Rock church is giving an impressive gift to thousands of low-income SoCal families this Christmas.
An Eagle Rock church is giving an impressive gift to thousands of low-income SoCal families this Christmas.
Baylor NICU babies dressed up as adorable Star Wars characters
Nurses in the neonatal intensive care unit at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple celebrated the release of the latest Star Wars movie by dressing up their own tiny warriors.
Nurses in the neonatal intensive care unit at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple celebrated the release of the latest Star Wars movie by dressing up their own tiny warriors.
Harmful impact of drinking culture for women
Psychotherapist Kelley Kitley joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the impact of drinking culture on women.
Psychotherapist Kelley Kitley joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the impact of drinking culture on women.
8-year-old girl engulfed in flames, burned over 25 percent of body after reaching over holiday candle
An 8-year-old girl was engulfed in flames that burned 25 percent of her body after reaching over her family’s countertop, not realizing there was a holiday candle lit beneath her.
An 8-year-old girl was engulfed in flames that burned 25 percent of her body after reaching over her family’s countertop, not realizing there was a holiday candle lit beneath her.
Woman's allergic reaction to hair dye causes severe swelling in face, head
A woman in Australia who decided to dye her hair for the first time in 15 years after noticing a few grays paid a painful price for not running a patch test before applying it to her whole head.
A woman in Australia who decided to dye her hair for the first time in 15 years after noticing a few grays paid a painful price for not running a patch test before applying it to her whole head.
Deadly listeria outbreak across 5 states linked to hard-boiled eggs, CDC says
Seven people across five states have developed listeria infections, resulting in one death, and the CDC believes the outbreak stems from bulk hard-boiled eggs distributed to food service providers nationwide.
Seven people across five states have developed listeria infections, resulting in one death, and the CDC believes the outbreak stems from bulk hard-boiled eggs distributed to food service providers nationwide.
Federal investigators release report on deadly Waukegan plant explosion
The explosion was felt 20 miles away, leveling the AB Specialty Silicones plant in Waukegan last May, killing four employees.
The explosion was felt 20 miles away, leveling the AB Specialty Silicones plant in Waukegan last May, killing four employees.
Air pollution is causing spikes in various illnesses such as depression, UTIs, sepsis and lung disease
A recent study by University College London (UCL) says that those exposed to higher levels of air pollution have a higher chance of experiencing depression leading to death by suicide.
A recent study by University College London (UCL) says that those exposed to higher levels of air pollution have a higher chance of experiencing depression leading to death by suicide.
US court: 'Obamacare' individual mandate invalid, other parts need more review
A federal court found the Obamacare individual mandate unconstitutional and that other parts of the law need further review.
A federal court found the Obamacare individual mandate unconstitutional and that other parts of the law need further review.
CDC investigating outbreak of drug-resistant infections linked to contact with pet store puppies
More than two dozen people from 13 states were reported to be infected with multi-drug-resistant infections, with the outbreak being linked to puppies purchased from pet stores, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
More than two dozen people from 13 states were reported to be infected with multi-drug-resistant infections, with the outbreak being linked to puppies purchased from pet stores, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
DCFS, Lakeshore Hospital sued by public guardian over alleged 'unspeakable acts of sexual abuse' to children
The 16-count suit, filed in federal court Tuesday by Cook County Public Guardian Charles Golbert, lists DCFS overseers as well as former Lakeshore administrators and nurses among its defendants.
The 16-count suit, filed in federal court Tuesday by Cook County Public Guardian Charles Golbert, lists DCFS overseers as well as former Lakeshore administrators and nurses among its defendants.
Eating chili pepper 4 times a week reduces risk of death from heart attack, stroke, study suggests
Chili pepper may be good for a lot more than spicing up your cooking. A new Italian study found that consuming chili pepper four or more times a week reduces risk of death from all causes, but especially risk of death from heart attack or stroke.
Chili pepper may be good for a lot more than spicing up your cooking. A new Italian study found that consuming chili pepper four or more times a week reduces risk of death from all causes, but especially risk of death from heart attack or stroke.