Lurie Children's new facility dog brings comforts to patients
Lurie Children's Hospital has a new team member!
Lurie Children's Hospital has a new team member!
Chicago heatwave: The symptoms to look out for regarding illness
Chicago is experiencing a late summer heatwave this week.
Chicago is experiencing a late summer heatwave this week.
Cigarette use in U.S. hits 80-year low, survey finds
Cigarette smoking fell to a record low with the biggest decline in the use of the substance among young adults, according to a recent survey.
Cigarette smoking fell to a record low with the biggest decline in the use of the substance among young adults, according to a recent survey.
Chicago nonprofit gifts local families fertility treatments
Fertility treatment is a great option for those looking to conceive but it can cost upwards of $30,000 without insurance. That's a huge barrier for most families. The Chicago Coalition for Building Families has gifted that treatment to dozens of families.
Fertility treatment is a great option for those looking to conceive but it can cost upwards of $30,000 without insurance. That's a huge barrier for most families. The Chicago Coalition for Building Families has gifted that treatment to dozens of families.
Massachusetts' deadly mosquito virus threatening local towns: What to know
A rare yet deadly mosquito virus in Massachusetts has officials in several towns warning residents to avoid going outdoors at night.
A rare yet deadly mosquito virus in Massachusetts has officials in several towns warning residents to avoid going outdoors at night.
Strike ends with rally as nurses continue push for new contract at UI Health
The week-long strike against the University of Illinois Hospital System ended with a rally on Sunday as nurses vowed to continue fighting for a new contract.
The week-long strike against the University of Illinois Hospital System ended with a rally on Sunday as nurses vowed to continue fighting for a new contract.
Strike ends with rally as nurses continue push for new contract at UI Health
The week-long strike against the University of Illinois Hospital System ended with a rally on Sunday as nurses vowed to continue fighting for a new contract.
The week-long strike against the University of Illinois Hospital System ended with a rally on Sunday as nurses vowed to continue fighting for a new contract.
Out of the Darkness Walk raises money for suicide prevention
Suicide is one of the leading causes of death for people of all ages. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention hosts Out of the Darkness Walks to raise money and awareness for suicide prevention. The next walk is at Montrose Harbor on Sept. 14.
Suicide is one of the leading causes of death for people of all ages. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention hosts Out of the Darkness Walks to raise money and awareness for suicide prevention. The next walk is at Montrose Harbor on Sept. 14.
Dr. Fauci was hospitalized with West Nile virus and is now recovering at home, a spokesperson says
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former top U.S. infectious disease expert, spent time in the hospital after being infected with West Nile virus.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former top U.S. infectious disease expert, spent time in the hospital after being infected with West Nile virus.
Fauci hospitalized after testing positive for West Nile virus, now recovering at home: report
Dr. Fauci, the public face of the coronavirus pandemic response, was hospitalized for six days before returning home to recover, reports say.
Dr. Fauci, the public face of the coronavirus pandemic response, was hospitalized for six days before returning home to recover, reports say.
Meridian Health encourages back to school vaccinations
It's time to get the kids ready for going back to school. Dr. Rutu Ezuthachan with Meridian Health says it's important to start the season off right with a check up to ensure your children are healthy.
It's time to get the kids ready for going back to school. Dr. Rutu Ezuthachan with Meridian Health says it's important to start the season off right with a check up to ensure your children are healthy.
Free at-home COVID-19 test program will restart late September
The U.S. Health and Human Services agency announced the free at-home COVID-19 test program will restart in late September but have not set an exact date.
The U.S. Health and Human Services agency announced the free at-home COVID-19 test program will restart in late September but have not set an exact date.
CDC issues fall virus outlook
Here's the latest on Covid-19.
Here's the latest on Covid-19.
Tips for preparing for fall allergies
Fall is going to be here before you know it and autumn allergies will come right along with it.
Fall is going to be here before you know it and autumn allergies will come right along with it.
Dr. Tania Israel offers guidance on easing political tensions and navigating partisan divides
Political tensions and commentary are expected as the 2024 election draws near. Dr. Tania Israel discusses practical strategies for reducing political stress and division.
Political tensions and commentary are expected as the 2024 election draws near. Dr. Tania Israel discusses practical strategies for reducing political stress and division.
FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines: Here’s what to know
Updated COVID-19 vaccines are on their way, the FDA announced Thursday.
Updated COVID-19 vaccines are on their way, the FDA announced Thursday.
Nearly 60% of baby food sold in popular US grocery stores is unhealthy, WHO study says
Researchers looked at hundreds of baby food products at popular grocery store chains in the United States.
Researchers looked at hundreds of baby food products at popular grocery store chains in the United States.
Tips for managing back-to-school anxiety
Heading back to school can be exciting for children but it can also be stressful. Licensed Therapist Stacy Thiry shares some tips to help manage situational anxiety.
Heading back to school can be exciting for children but it can also be stressful. Licensed Therapist Stacy Thiry shares some tips to help manage situational anxiety.
Majority of Americans believe marijuana is less harmful than other substances, Gallup poll says
Gallup released a new poll that shows a majority of people think marijuana causes less harm than substances like alcohol, cigarettes, and chewing tobacco.
Gallup released a new poll that shows a majority of people think marijuana causes less harm than substances like alcohol, cigarettes, and chewing tobacco.
Work-related stress may cause irregular heartbeat, study finds
Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, can lead to stroke, heart failure or other cardiovascular complications.
Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, can lead to stroke, heart failure or other cardiovascular complications.



















