Chicago sisters overcome rare heart condition with two transplants seven years apart

This Christmas, two Chicago sisters will celebrate with grateful hearts, bonded not only by family ties but by a shared genetic condition and the life-saving gift of heart transplants.

Chicago sisters overcome rare heart condition with transplants years apart
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This Christmas, two Chicago sisters will celebrate with grateful hearts, bonded not only by family ties but by a shared genetic condition and the life-saving gift of heart transplants.

Advocate Health Care to invest $1B in Chicago?s South Side, build new hospital
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Advocate Health Care announced it plans to spend $1 billion to expand healthcare access on Chicago?s South Side, including the construction of a new hospital to replace Trinity Hospital.

American tourist in Fiji among 7 hospitalized after drinking cocktails at luxury resort

One American and six others, including at least four Australians, were hospitalized in Fiji on Saturday after they consumed pina coladas that may have been spiked at a hotel bar.

Santa Clara mom and son both battle cancer

It's an emotional holiday season for a Santa Clara family. For years, Cherie Carter and her son, Carter Fulhors, have battled cancer together. But Cherie recently learned she may not have long to live.

How to deal with grief during the holiday season
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The holidays can bring a mix of emotions, especially for those dealing with grief. Here's how to navigate those emotions while trying to make happy memories.

Doctor explains what 'brain rot' is and how to avoid it
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Gen Z really knows how to come up with new slang. You may have heard of "brain rot," but do you know what it means?

Local law firm donates Christmas gifts to children battling rare diseases
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The spirit of the holidays is also being felt at Rush University Medical Center, where volunteers delivered gifts to children battling rare diseases.

Nearly half of US teens say they are online ‘almost constantly,’ survey finds

Despite the increasing evidence of the negative impacts constant social media consumption has on young people’s mental health, nearly half say they are online “almost constantly."

New writing device developed for people with Parkinson's
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Two Northwestern friends came up with a very helpful way to help Parkinson's patients and now that idea is on the market. Alexis Chan and Isabelle Mokotoff, the creators of SteadyScrib, joined Good Day Chicago on Thursday to talk about it.

Teen mental health the focus of new PSAs by Sound It Out campaign
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New data shows about 55% of young people ages 10 to 24 are struggling with their mental health. The national Sound It Out campaign, created by the Ad Council, has released a new series of PSAs to remind caregivers of their important role in supporting young people's emotional well-being.

Study finds hot cocoa can help reduce stress — but only under these conditions

A recent study reveals that hot cocoa rich in flavonols can reduce stress-related vascular impairment, but only when made with unprocessed cocoa and paired with high-fat meals under specific conditions.