Brown rice may increase arsenic exposure, new study finds

A new study finds that brown rice contains significantly more arsenic than white rice, raising health concerns—especially for young children. Experts advise rinsing rice and diversifying grains to reduce risk.

Alabama woman has pig kidney removed after a record 130 days

An Alabama woman living with a pig kidney for a record 130 days had it removed after her body began to reject it.

Chicago webinar focuses on improving Black maternal health
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Black maternal health in Illinois will be the topic of a webinar hosted by the March of Dimes, wihch will highlight the disparities for maternal health among Black women.

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.