New MRI brain scan predicts Alzheimer's risk years before symptoms develop
Elevated levels of this certain chemical element in the brain could serve as an early warning sign for Alzheimer's disease, researchers say.
Elevated levels of this certain chemical element in the brain could serve as an early warning sign for Alzheimer's disease, researchers say.
How a Chicago area woman with PBC became her own advocate
L. Marie Asad joined Good Day Chicago to talk about her diagnosis of PBC, an autoimmune disorder, and how you can be your own advocate.
L. Marie Asad joined Good Day Chicago to talk about her diagnosis of PBC, an autoimmune disorder, and how you can be your own advocate.
AI therapy chatbots lack crucial pushback, psychologist says | ChicagoNOW
Psychologist Ben Shabad breaks down why AI can?t challenge or push back on users like human therapists do ? raising serious concerns about their use in mental health. This, as states regulate AI in therapy.
Psychologist Ben Shabad breaks down why AI can?t challenge or push back on users like human therapists do ? raising serious concerns about their use in mental health. This, as states regulate AI in therapy.
Sniffling already? Here's what to know ahead of fall allergy season
Are you reaching for the tissues and congestion meds already? The fall season is near and it could be allergies. Dr. Tony Hampton, with Advocate Health Care, tells us what we need to know.
Are you reaching for the tissues and congestion meds already? The fall season is near and it could be allergies. Dr. Tony Hampton, with Advocate Health Care, tells us what we need to know.
Big Ten teams up with Abbott to tackle blood shortage with friendly competition
With blood donations critically low?especially among young adults?the Big Ten and Abbott are launching a new ?We Give Blood? competition. Dr. James Borchers joins us to explain how it works, how you can help, and what?s at stake for the winning school.
With blood donations critically low?especially among young adults?the Big Ten and Abbott are launching a new ?We Give Blood? competition. Dr. James Borchers joins us to explain how it works, how you can help, and what?s at stake for the winning school.
These states have the highest vaccination rates, data suggests
New data has ranked all 50 states across three key dimensions including children and teen immunization rates, adult and elderly rates, and immunization uptake disparities.
New data has ranked all 50 states across three key dimensions including children and teen immunization rates, adult and elderly rates, and immunization uptake disparities.
Plainfield couple sues Veterans Affairs for medical malpractice
The U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs is being sued by a Plainfield couple who accuses the department of medical malpractice.
The U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs is being sued by a Plainfield couple who accuses the department of medical malpractice.
Adult vaccines 101: Here's what shots you may actually need now | ChicagoNOW
Dr. Bobby Mukkamala explains which childhood vaccines wear off over time, boosters adults need and how to stay protected from serious diseases. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
Dr. Bobby Mukkamala explains which childhood vaccines wear off over time, boosters adults need and how to stay protected from serious diseases. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
LSD for anxiety? Study finds one dose helps for months | ChicagoNOW
A new study shows that a single dose of LSD may ease anxiety and depression for months. Dr. Josh Eloge, Associate Director at Rush?s Depression Treatment Research Center, joined "ChicagoNOW" to explain what the research means and where psychedelic therapy is headed.
A new study shows that a single dose of LSD may ease anxiety and depression for months. Dr. Josh Eloge, Associate Director at Rush?s Depression Treatment Research Center, joined "ChicagoNOW" to explain what the research means and where psychedelic therapy is headed.
Deadly 'kissing bug' disease becoming endemic in the US: CDC
Chagas disease, also known as the “kissing bug" disease, is spreading across the United States, and some researchers believe it should now be classified as an endemic,
Chagas disease, also known as the “kissing bug" disease, is spreading across the United States, and some researchers believe it should now be classified as an endemic,
Chicago researchers highlight racial disparities in heart failure study
A new Northwestern Medicine study shows Black adults face heart failure nearly 14 years earlier than white patients, with researchers pointing to economic and social factors as key drivers of the gap.
A new Northwestern Medicine study shows Black adults face heart failure nearly 14 years earlier than white patients, with researchers pointing to economic and social factors as key drivers of the gap.
Local cyclist rides 225 miles to support cancer research
Mike Roach joins us to share why he?s riding Coast 2 Coast 4 Cancer for the fifth time in honor of loved ones and to raise funds for lifesaving research.
Mike Roach joins us to share why he?s riding Coast 2 Coast 4 Cancer for the fifth time in honor of loved ones and to raise funds for lifesaving research.
Red Cross & WeLoveU Foundation hold Chicago area blood drive
In honor of Sickle Cell Awareness Month — and to make sure hospitals have the blood supply they need — the Red Cross is teaming up with the International WeLoveU Foundation for a nationwide blood drive.
In honor of Sickle Cell Awareness Month — and to make sure hospitals have the blood supply they need — the Red Cross is teaming up with the International WeLoveU Foundation for a nationwide blood drive.
CVS Caremark faces class-action lawsuit over Zepbound, Wegovy coverage
A class-action lawsuit accuses CVS Caremark of denying medically necessary treatments by stopping coverage of Zepbound, Eli Lilly’s blockbuster weight-loss drug.
A class-action lawsuit accuses CVS Caremark of denying medically necessary treatments by stopping coverage of Zepbound, Eli Lilly’s blockbuster weight-loss drug.
Red Cross & WeLoveU Foundation hold Chicago area blood drive
In honor of Sickle Cell Awareness Month and to ensure local hospitals have enough supply, the Red Cross and the WeLoveU Foundation are holding a blood drive in suburban Bedford Park.
In honor of Sickle Cell Awareness Month and to ensure local hospitals have enough supply, the Red Cross and the WeLoveU Foundation are holding a blood drive in suburban Bedford Park.
Tylenol-maker shares sink after report says RFK's HHS will link drug to autism
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. directed the HHS to investigate potential causes of autism and will release a report on the findings.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. directed the HHS to investigate potential causes of autism and will release a report on the findings.
Former Illinois school nurse sentenced for ?diabolical? mishandling of student medications
A former Arlington Heights school nurse was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months of probation for misappropriating student medications.
A former Arlington Heights school nurse was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months of probation for misappropriating student medications.
'Hope in the House' event highlights urgent need for Black and Brown organ donors
Retired Gift of Hope exec Jack Lynch and pianist Yvonne Huntley?currently awaiting a kidney?join us to discuss Sunday?s ?Hope in the House? event and the life-saving power of organ donation.
Retired Gift of Hope exec Jack Lynch and pianist Yvonne Huntley?currently awaiting a kidney?join us to discuss Sunday?s ?Hope in the House? event and the life-saving power of organ donation.
Bulls? Tre Jones teams up with V Foundation for Chicago food and wine fundraiser
Chicago Bulls guard Tre Jones is lending his energy off the court, helping host the second annual Chicago Epicurean to raise money for cancer research.
Chicago Bulls guard Tre Jones is lending his energy off the court, helping host the second annual Chicago Epicurean to raise money for cancer research.
Town Hall held on service changes at Ascension Alexian Brothers Hospital
The community surrounding Ascension Alexian Brothers Hospital is speaking out about their concerns to changes in services.
The community surrounding Ascension Alexian Brothers Hospital is speaking out about their concerns to changes in services.