First Ladies Health Day offering free health screenings Sunday
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The First Ladies Health Day is happening this Sunday, where free health screenings for chronic illnesses will be available at nearly 10 participating local churches

Veggie Fest returns to Lisle for 14th year this weekend
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Bianca Schramm with Manna Kitchen stopped by FOX 32 to talk about vegan options the restaurant will feature at Veggie Fest on Saturday.

Lurie Children's Hospital launches 'Little Lessons' app to help new parents

New parents often wish for a manual on how to raise children, and now, thanks to a new app launched by Lurie Children's Hospital, they have one.

App helps manage behaviors in toddlers
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A manual in the form of a new app helps parents and teachers who are dealing with young children.

Northwestern surgeons perform second 'awake' kidney transplant
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Harry Stackhouse, 74, was the recipient of his daughter's kidney through the second kidney transplant performed without anesthesia at Northwestern Medicine.

Is playing chess a weight-loss hack?

Chess requires players to sit for extended periods of time, but some evidence suggests that this stationary game can actually contribute to burning calories and shedding pounds.

American Diabetes Association to host Tour de Cure
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Tour de Cure gives corporations, organizations, and individuals a chance to come together and show the community how much they care about putting an end to diabetes.

New prescription program sends fruits and vegetables to homes
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Getting healthy requires both exercise, and making good food choices but fresh food is often costly, and that adds barriers for many people. Now, there's a new prescription food program taking hold in some parts of the country -- and experts say it could work here too.

Red Cross offering Amazon gift cards for blood donations
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The American Red Cross is offering gift cards to anyone who donates blood this month amid a nationwide shortage.

Elon Musk says 2nd patient implanted with Neuralink brain chip

Elon Musk shared details about a second patient that has been implanted with his company Neuralink’s cybernetic brain chip.

'Men, go get checked': Overcoming the stigma and fear of doctor's visits

Many men avoid discussing health issues and delay doctor visits due to ego and fear, but increased awareness and participation in clinical trials can improve outcomes and reduce health disparities, especially in conditions like prostate cancer.

'Men, go get checked': Overcoming the stigma and fear of doctor's visits
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Many men avoid discussing health issues and delay doctor visits due to ego and fear, but increased awareness and participation in clinical trials can improve outcomes and reduce health disparities, especially in conditions like prostate cancer.

'Tour de Cure' set to raise funds for diabetes research in St. Charles

The Tour de Cure, an event organized by the American Diabetes Association to raise money for diabetes research and awareness, will take place next weekend in St. Charles.

Lurie Children’s hosts ‘Luriepalooza’ for young patients during Lollapalooza weekend

As music fans flocked to Grant Park for Lollapalooza, young patients at Lurie Children’s Hospital were treated to their own festival-inspired event, “Luriepalooza."

Tour De Cure raises funds for diabetes research
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The Tour De Cure returns to St. Charles next weekend. The American Diabetes Assocation organizes the races to raise money for diabetes research.

Swim Across America sets out to raise $300K for cancer research
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Nearly 300 swimmers will hop into Lake Michigan this morning to raise money for cancer research. Swim Across America has been hosting this fundraiser in Chicago for 30 years. The organization hopes to raise $300,000 from this year's event.