Ticks spread to new regions across America, bringing dangerous diseases
Lyme disease plus alpha-gal syndrome and tick paralysis pose serious health risks, say experts. Here's what to know.
Lyme disease plus alpha-gal syndrome and tick paralysis pose serious health risks, say experts. Here's what to know.
Iconic Chicago barbershop supports men's mental health | ChicagoNOW
June is Men?s Mental Health Awareness Month, and barbershops offer more than haircuts?they're a source of therapy. Coleman Brothers, a Chicago icon since 1963, has welcomed figures like Muhammad Ali and Barack Obama. Manager Arthur Muhammad joins us to discuss barbershops' role in men's mental health. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
June is Men?s Mental Health Awareness Month, and barbershops offer more than haircuts?they're a source of therapy. Coleman Brothers, a Chicago icon since 1963, has welcomed figures like Muhammad Ali and Barack Obama. Manager Arthur Muhammad joins us to discuss barbershops' role in men's mental health. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
U.S. panel lays out flu vaccine recommendations
Despite criticism for the appointment of ?anti-vaxxers? to the Trump administration's vaccine advisory panel, the group is recommending seasonal flu vaccines.
Despite criticism for the appointment of ?anti-vaxxers? to the Trump administration's vaccine advisory panel, the group is recommending seasonal flu vaccines.
?You Matter? initiative aims to support mental health of Muslim youth
A local nonprofit is equipping parents, teachers, and leaders with tools to better understand and support the unique challenges faced by Muslim youth through its ?You Matter? program.
A local nonprofit is equipping parents, teachers, and leaders with tools to better understand and support the unique challenges faced by Muslim youth through its ?You Matter? program.
SCOTUS: States can block Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood
The U.S. Supreme Court made a big decision in its last few days of the session. Thursday's ruling could affect Planned Parenthood in a lot of ways.
The U.S. Supreme Court made a big decision in its last few days of the session. Thursday's ruling could affect Planned Parenthood in a lot of ways.
West Nile Virus cases reported in Illinois, other states
Health officials have reported several cases of West Nile Virus across several states, including one case in Illinois. While most victims will be fine if they get the illness, experts say the virus is starting to impact different portions of the population than it has in the past.
Health officials have reported several cases of West Nile Virus across several states, including one case in Illinois. While most victims will be fine if they get the illness, experts say the virus is starting to impact different portions of the population than it has in the past.
Fighting teen burnout: Tips from a UChicago Medicine expert
UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial's health clinical liaison Amanda Briick gave some expert analysis on how to teens can properly rest and reset this summer to help with educational burnout.
UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial's health clinical liaison Amanda Briick gave some expert analysis on how to teens can properly rest and reset this summer to help with educational burnout.
Infertility Awareness Month highlights hope, research and personal journeys
A Northwestern doctor and a local mother share advances in fertility research and a personal story of surrogacy to raise awareness during National Infertility Awareness Month.
A Northwestern doctor and a local mother share advances in fertility research and a personal story of surrogacy to raise awareness during National Infertility Awareness Month.
Doctor explains how hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, can affect you
Hot summer temps are here which means you may be sweating a lot, but how do you know if your body is sweating too much?
Hot summer temps are here which means you may be sweating a lot, but how do you know if your body is sweating too much?
Illinois lawmaker spars with RJK Jr. over vaccine recommendation change
HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced questions from Congress, including U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Illinois), about recommendation changes for the COVID-19 vaccine.
HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced questions from Congress, including U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Illinois), about recommendation changes for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Chicago content creator: Wellness culture is 'here to stay' | ChicagoNOW
Wellness culture seems to be taking over the algorithm on social media, with more young people prioritizing social connection, health and a balanced lifestyle. ChicagoNOW's Anthony Ponce and Kaitlin Cody talk with Chicago content creator Hannah Mendivil about her perspective on the wellness change.
Wellness culture seems to be taking over the algorithm on social media, with more young people prioritizing social connection, health and a balanced lifestyle. ChicagoNOW's Anthony Ponce and Kaitlin Cody talk with Chicago content creator Hannah Mendivil about her perspective on the wellness change.
Chicagoland’s Save Our Summer Blood Drive aims to help kids like Emmy, Caleb and Valerio
The need for blood doesn’t take a summer vacation. In fact, donations often drop during the summer — a critical time when patients like Caleb, Valerio, and Emmy depend on volunteer donors to survive.
The need for blood doesn’t take a summer vacation. In fact, donations often drop during the summer — a critical time when patients like Caleb, Valerio, and Emmy depend on volunteer donors to survive.
First Ladies Health Day: Chicago churches host free women's wellness event
This Sunday, 15 different churches across the city are joining forces to host a free women?s health event. It?s called First Ladies Health Day.
This Sunday, 15 different churches across the city are joining forces to host a free women?s health event. It?s called First Ladies Health Day.
How to stay cool during National Hydration Month
June is National Hydration Month which comes at the perfect time during intense heat across the Chicago area.
June is National Hydration Month which comes at the perfect time during intense heat across the Chicago area.
Eating more fruits and vegetables could improve your sleep, study shows
A new study finds that eating more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains during the day could lead to deeper, more restful sleep at night.
A new study finds that eating more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains during the day could lead to deeper, more restful sleep at night.
Is Trump reversing a Biden-era asbestos ban? Here’s what we know
The EPA under President Trump says it will review a Biden-era ban on chrysotile asbestos, the last form still legally used in the U.S.—but the policy remains in place for now.
The EPA under President Trump says it will review a Biden-era ban on chrysotile asbestos, the last form still legally used in the U.S.—but the policy remains in place for now.
Health insurers pledge to streamline ‘prior authorization’ process
UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and dozens of other insurers promised Monday they’re working to scale back a health care practice that leads to delays and complications.
UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and dozens of other insurers promised Monday they’re working to scale back a health care practice that leads to delays and complications.
Cancer survivor turns her journey into hope with new nonprofit
In honor of National Cancer Survivors Month, Laura Hendricks shares how beating leukemia inspired her to launch Luminaries: Cancer Survivorship, a nonprofit dedicated to helping others thrive after diagnosis.
In honor of National Cancer Survivors Month, Laura Hendricks shares how beating leukemia inspired her to launch Luminaries: Cancer Survivorship, a nonprofit dedicated to helping others thrive after diagnosis.
These states are most attractive to "dark" personalities, study suggests
People with a “dark factor of personality” are associated with behaviors like aggression, cheating, narcissism, exploitation and more.
People with a “dark factor of personality” are associated with behaviors like aggression, cheating, narcissism, exploitation and more.
National Men's Health Month: Doctor talks risks to men and what to do
June is National Men's Health Month, so we're talking to a doctor about what precautions and actions to take to improve their health.
June is National Men's Health Month, so we're talking to a doctor about what precautions and actions to take to improve their health.