Medical debt no longer appearing on credit reports - what that means for you
A local financial professional weighed in on a new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule.
A local financial professional weighed in on a new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule.
FDA approves first-of-its-kind nasal spray to treat depression
Johnson & Johnson's ketamine-derived nasal spray has been approved as a standalone treatment to fight depression. Here's what to know.
Johnson & Johnson's ketamine-derived nasal spray has been approved as a standalone treatment to fight depression. Here's what to know.
Chicago flu, COVID vaccine uptake down from recent years, CDPH says
Vaccinations for flu and COVID-19 in Chicago are down from last year, according to a report by local health officials.
Vaccinations for flu and COVID-19 in Chicago are down from last year, according to a report by local health officials.
Bani's Beets serves delicious organic cold-pressed juice in Chicago
Bani's Beets in Chicago's Beverly neighborhood serves delicious and organic cold-pressed juice.
Bani's Beets in Chicago's Beverly neighborhood serves delicious and organic cold-pressed juice.
Cancer deaths dropped 34% over three decades in U.S.: report
A new cancer report is shedding some light on the advances of early cancer detection, and why it's so important to keep up with those screenings.
A new cancer report is shedding some light on the advances of early cancer detection, and why it's so important to keep up with those screenings.
Surgeon says insurance provider contacted her during patient's surgery
“I can’t believe this is happening." A Texas surgeon was performing surgery when she received an unexpected call from the patient’s insurance provider.
“I can’t believe this is happening." A Texas surgeon was performing surgery when she received an unexpected call from the patient’s insurance provider.
New book 'Eat Your Age' offers tips to live longer and healthier
Dr. Ian K. Smith talks about lessons from his new book "Eat Your Age: Feel Younger, Be Happier, Live Longer."
Dr. Ian K. Smith talks about lessons from his new book "Eat Your Age: Feel Younger, Be Happier, Live Longer."
Chicago recovery center helps combat city's opioid crisis by focusing on employment, family support
The opioid epidemic has impacted every community across Chicago, with opioid-related overdose deaths outpacing homicides and traffic fatalities in 2022. Nearly a third of those deaths occurred in five West Side neighborhoods, a stark reminder of the ongoing crisis.
The opioid epidemic has impacted every community across Chicago, with opioid-related overdose deaths outpacing homicides and traffic fatalities in 2022. Nearly a third of those deaths occurred in five West Side neighborhoods, a stark reminder of the ongoing crisis.
Chicago Recovering Communities Coalition works to change the stigma around addiction
The Chicago Recovering Communities Coalition (CRCC) is helping to change the stigma around addiction by offering a welcoming recovery environment.
The Chicago Recovering Communities Coalition (CRCC) is helping to change the stigma around addiction by offering a welcoming recovery environment.
Chicago jury awards $24.1M to family after children suffer lead poisoning in CHA housing
A jury awarded $24,141,000 to two children who suffered lead poisoning while living in a Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) Scattered Site apartment in Rogers Park.
A jury awarded $24,141,000 to two children who suffered lead poisoning while living in a Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) Scattered Site apartment in Rogers Park.
Chicago jury awards $24.1M to family after children suffer lead poisoning in CHA housing
A jury awarded $24.1 million to two children who suffered lead poisoning while living in a Chicago Housing Authority apartment in Rogers Park.
A jury awarded $24.1 million to two children who suffered lead poisoning while living in a Chicago Housing Authority apartment in Rogers Park.
'Wellness on the Water' brings fitness and fun to Navy Pier’s Offshore Rooftop
If your fitness routine needs a shake-up, Offshore Rooftop at Navy Pier might have the perfect solution.
If your fitness routine needs a shake-up, Offshore Rooftop at Navy Pier might have the perfect solution.
What to know about red food dye and why it was banned
The FDA is banning a common food bye called Red No. 3. A local dietician breaks down why it was banned.
The FDA is banning a common food bye called Red No. 3. A local dietician breaks down why it was banned.
Chicago health officials urging residents to get RSV vaccine
Dr. Alexander Sloboda of the Chicago Department of Public Health provided insights on the RSV vaccine, including who may be eligible to receive it.
Dr. Alexander Sloboda of the Chicago Department of Public Health provided insights on the RSV vaccine, including who may be eligible to receive it.
Months-old flamingo, harbor seal die from bird flu at Lincoln Park Zoo
A Chilean flamingo and a harbor seal at Lincoln Park Zoo have died from avian influenza, or bird flu, zoo officials confirmed on Wednesday.
A Chilean flamingo and a harbor seal at Lincoln Park Zoo have died from avian influenza, or bird flu, zoo officials confirmed on Wednesday.
Months-old flamingo, harbor seal die from bird flu at Lincoln Park Zoo
A Chilean flamingo and a harbor seal at Lincoln Park Zoo have died from avian influenza, or bird flu, zoo officials confirmed on Wednesday.
A Chilean flamingo and a harbor seal at Lincoln Park Zoo have died from avian influenza, or bird flu, zoo officials confirmed on Wednesday.
Why winter is especially dangerous for those with Alzheimer’s
Winter weather can present significant dangers for the more than 266,000 Illinois residents living with Alzheimer’s.
Winter weather can present significant dangers for the more than 266,000 Illinois residents living with Alzheimer’s.
FDA bans Red 3 food dye, citing cancer risk
The FDA has banned Red 3, a dye used in foods like candies and snack cakes, citing cancer risks observed in lab rats.
The FDA has banned Red 3, a dye used in foods like candies and snack cakes, citing cancer risks observed in lab rats.
Chicago doctor has tips on how to brave extremely cold weather
Temperatures have been in the teens and single digits in Chicago lately, so a doctor has tips on how to protect yourself.
Temperatures have been in the teens and single digits in Chicago lately, so a doctor has tips on how to protect yourself.
Princess Kate says her cancer is in remission
Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, announced Tuesday that her cancer is in remission while revealing few clues about her yearlong battle.
Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, announced Tuesday that her cancer is in remission while revealing few clues about her yearlong battle.