RFK Jr. pledges HHS will determine cause of autism by September

RFK Jr., the head of HHS, said the agency is taking on a "massive testing and research effort" to determine the cause of autism. Here's what to know.

'You deserve to be well': Director of CPD?s Counseling Division talks importance of mental health resources
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The director of the Chicago Police Department's Counseling Division sat down with FOX 32's Kasey Chronis on Thursday after we learned an officer died by suicide early in the morning from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Donate Life Month inspires more people to donate organs to save lives
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It's National Donate Life Month and Lurie Children's is raising awareness about the importance of organ donation, especially for pediatric patients.

Mother's kidney donation saves son’s life and inspires future donors

Lurie Children’s is highlighting the importance of organ donation through the story of a mother who donated a kidney to her son Aiden in 2021 after he was diagnosed with kidney disease.

Local mom's gift of life sparks awareness to crucial organ donations
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Lurie Children?s is highlighting the importance of organ donation through the story of Christine Brown, who donated a kidney to her son Aiden in 2021 after he was diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease.

Black maternal health the focus of Northwestern Medicine open house
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In the U.S., Black women are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than white women. Northwestern Medicine is holding a Black maternal health open house this month.

Chicago sees major jump in bystander CPR
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In Chicago, CPR is saving more lives?thanks to everyday heroes and fast-moving dispatchers.

What to know about fluoride in drinking water as CDC plans to change guidance

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pushing to end the use of fluoride in water and intends to tell the CDC to stop recommending fluoridation in communities across the country.

Apple Watch may help a-fib patients avoid blood thinners in Northwestern trial
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A clinical study happening at Northwestern Medicine is looking to help patients with atrial fibrillation, of A-fib, to stop relying on blood thinners for the rest of their lives with the help of the Apple Watch.

Indiana reports first measles case of 2025
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Indiana health officials have confirmed the state?s first case of measles this year in an unvaccinated child in Allen County.

Indiana reports first measles case of 2025

Indiana health officials have confirmed the state’s first case of measles this year in an unvaccinated child.