Weiss Memorial Hospital shutdown: Community reaction, what we know
Weiss Memorial Hospital on Chicago's North Side will reportedly shut down some of its operations Friday morning.
Weiss Memorial Hospital on Chicago's North Side will reportedly shut down some of its operations Friday morning.
Chicago Botanic Garden responds to worker safety concerns over air quality
After weeks of wildfire smoke from Canada, union workers say safety protocols aren't enough?here's how the Garden is responding.
After weeks of wildfire smoke from Canada, union workers say safety protocols aren't enough?here's how the Garden is responding.
Activists to rally against Weiss Memorial Hospital's reported shutdown
Weiss Memorial Hospital on Chicago's North Side will reportedly shut down some of its operations Friday morning.
Weiss Memorial Hospital on Chicago's North Side will reportedly shut down some of its operations Friday morning.
Chicago's Weiss Memorial Hospital shuts down operations, faces uncertain future
Weiss Memorial Hospital on the North Side shut down on Friday as a result of recent financial hurdles and other concerns.
Weiss Memorial Hospital on the North Side shut down on Friday as a result of recent financial hurdles and other concerns.
Most of Weiss Hospital to close on Friday, report says
Block Club Chicago reports Weiss Hospital in Uptown will likely be ceasing most of their operations on Friday morning.
Block Club Chicago reports Weiss Hospital in Uptown will likely be ceasing most of their operations on Friday morning.
Back-to-school stress and heart health: What parents need to know
Dr. Alana Lewis from Northwestern Medicine breaks down how stress affects heart health, key warning signs to watch for, and practical ways parents and teachers can protect their hearts this school year.
Dr. Alana Lewis from Northwestern Medicine breaks down how stress affects heart health, key warning signs to watch for, and practical ways parents and teachers can protect their hearts this school year.
Microplastics in your body? What experts are warning about now
From the air we breathe to the food we eat, tiny plastic particles are everywhere?here?s what medical experts are uncovering about their impact on your health.
From the air we breathe to the food we eat, tiny plastic particles are everywhere?here?s what medical experts are uncovering about their impact on your health.
Over half of Americans' calories come from ultra-processed foods
The report could have big implications as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continues to criticize ultra-processed foods and blame them for causing disease.
The report could have big implications as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continues to criticize ultra-processed foods and blame them for causing disease.
Chicago?s strongest woman hosts 2025 Rhino Strongman Cup at Surge To New Levels Gym
Join the strongest woman in Chicago, Inez Carrasquillo, in the 2025 Rhino Strongman Cup at Surge To New Levels Gym. Gym co-owner Sergio Luna and Carrasquillo joined GDC in studio to highlight the upcoming competition.
Join the strongest woman in Chicago, Inez Carrasquillo, in the 2025 Rhino Strongman Cup at Surge To New Levels Gym. Gym co-owner Sergio Luna and Carrasquillo joined GDC in studio to highlight the upcoming competition.
Tour de Cure: Riding to stop diabetes in St. Charles
The American Diabetes Association's Tour de Cure: Chicagoland returns to St. Charles with scenic routes, community impact, and a powerful mission to stop diabetes.
The American Diabetes Association's Tour de Cure: Chicagoland returns to St. Charles with scenic routes, community impact, and a powerful mission to stop diabetes.
ChatGPT enables dangerous behavior in teens, watchdog group says
A new report from the Center for Countering Digital Hate reveals that ChatGPT provided harmful advice to users posing as 13-year-olds.
A new report from the Center for Countering Digital Hate reveals that ChatGPT provided harmful advice to users posing as 13-year-olds.
What is kratom 7-OH? Why RFK and health officials are cracking down
Regulators say 7-OH, a component of kratom, is an opioid that “can be more potent than morphine,” but it’s readily available over the counter in many states.
Regulators say 7-OH, a component of kratom, is an opioid that “can be more potent than morphine,” but it’s readily available over the counter in many states.
What is Chikungunya virus? Symptoms, prevention and what to know
The mosquito-borne Chikungunya virus causes fever and severe joint pain, which can persist for months. With no specific medicine, the best prevention is avoiding mosquito bites. Outbreaks have been reported in many parts of the world, including in China.
The mosquito-borne Chikungunya virus causes fever and severe joint pain, which can persist for months. With no specific medicine, the best prevention is avoiding mosquito bites. Outbreaks have been reported in many parts of the world, including in China.
Rare flu complication causing brain swelling on the rise in kids, study finds
A Stanford-led study found that children facing a rare, deadly flu complication involving brain swelling and runaway immune responses may have better chances of recovery with rapid, targeted care—and that flu vaccines offer key protection.
A Stanford-led study found that children facing a rare, deadly flu complication involving brain swelling and runaway immune responses may have better chances of recovery with rapid, targeted care—and that flu vaccines offer key protection.
RFK Jr. pulls $500 million in funding for vaccine development
The Department of Health and Human Services plans to cancel contracts and pull funding for some vaccines being developed to fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu. Here's what we know.
The Department of Health and Human Services plans to cancel contracts and pull funding for some vaccines being developed to fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu. Here's what we know.
Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease on the rise: How parents can protect their children
There is an uptick in Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease (HFMD) cases in children in the United States, health officials say. Here's everything you need to know.
There is an uptick in Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease (HFMD) cases in children in the United States, health officials say. Here's everything you need to know.
CDC issues travel warning over chikungunya outbreak in China
The CDC has issued a Level 2 travel alert due to an outbreak of chikungunya in China, advising travelers to take enhanced precautions.
The CDC has issued a Level 2 travel alert due to an outbreak of chikungunya in China, advising travelers to take enhanced precautions.
Chicago doctor explains Legionnaires’ disease amid NYC outbreak: What you need to know
A growing outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in New York is raising urgent public health concerns as health officials confirm around 60 cases in the area.
A growing outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in New York is raising urgent public health concerns as health officials confirm around 60 cases in the area.
Legionnaires' outbreak in NYC nears 60 cases: What you need to know | ChicagoNOW
As New York City grapples with a rapidly growing outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in Central Harlem, we're turning to medical experts for clarity and guidance. UI Health's Dr. Shikha Jain explains what Legionnaires' disease is, why this outbreak is spreading so quickly, who's at risk, and what steps residents can take to stay safe.
As New York City grapples with a rapidly growing outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in Central Harlem, we're turning to medical experts for clarity and guidance. UI Health's Dr. Shikha Jain explains what Legionnaires' disease is, why this outbreak is spreading so quickly, who's at risk, and what steps residents can take to stay safe.
'Ozempic Face': Why weight loss drugs can make you look older | ChicagoNOW
While Ozempic or Wegovy or any of the other brands may help users lose volume in their bodies, it's also causing a loss of volume in their faces. Dubbed "Ozempic face," plastic surgeons are seeing an uptick in patients saying they feel like they now look older. Chicago based plastic surgeon Dr. Ben Caughlin breaks down the phenomenon.
While Ozempic or Wegovy or any of the other brands may help users lose volume in their bodies, it's also causing a loss of volume in their faces. Dubbed "Ozempic face," plastic surgeons are seeing an uptick in patients saying they feel like they now look older. Chicago based plastic surgeon Dr. Ben Caughlin breaks down the phenomenon.