One cigarette can take 20 minutes off your lifespan, research shows
New research shows one cigarette on average takes roughly 20 minutes off your life expectancy.
New research shows one cigarette on average takes roughly 20 minutes off your life expectancy.
Chicago area 'Mompreneurs' help make Dry January easier with a 'Sober-ish' lifestyle
For those giving Dry January a try, some local "Mompreneurs" are helping make the month a little easier and more accessible.
For those giving Dry January a try, some local "Mompreneurs" are helping make the month a little easier and more accessible.
Boar's Head listeria outbreak was due to poor sanitation, USDA report finds
The new report reveals that the listeria outbreak was connected to a Boar’s Head facility in Virginia.
The new report reveals that the listeria outbreak was connected to a Boar’s Head facility in Virginia.
Author Tyler Merritt brings humor to life's challenges in new book
Best-selling author Tyler Merritt is blending humor with some deep reflections on life's challenges in a new book, "This Changes Everything."
Best-selling author Tyler Merritt is blending humor with some deep reflections on life's challenges in a new book, "This Changes Everything."
Chicago doctors return from Gaza, call for release of detained healthcare workers
A group of Chicago doctors are back from their trip to the Gaza strip. They're calling for the release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya and other healthcare workers detained by Israeli forces.
A group of Chicago doctors are back from their trip to the Gaza strip. They're calling for the release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya and other healthcare workers detained by Israeli forces.
Illinois has high levels of flu, COVID-19, RSV, health officials say
More people around Illinois are getting sick with respiratory illness.
More people around Illinois are getting sick with respiratory illness.
Respiratory illnesses surge across Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health said the state is experiencing high levels of flu, RSV, and COVID-19 which spiked up from moderate levels last week.
The Illinois Department of Public Health said the state is experiencing high levels of flu, RSV, and COVID-19 which spiked up from moderate levels last week.
Illinois’ ex-top doctor, head of COVID response fined $150,000 for ethics violation
Dr. Ngozi Ezike, who led the IDPH response to the COVID-19 pandemic, was fined $150,000 for an ethics violation.
Dr. Ngozi Ezike, who led the IDPH response to the COVID-19 pandemic, was fined $150,000 for an ethics violation.
Advocate Health expands free medication program to combat health disparities
Once accepted into the program, patients receive their medications by mail the next day.
Once accepted into the program, patients receive their medications by mail the next day.
Advocate Health expands free medication program to combat health disparities
Advocate Health and the Dispensary of Hope are tackling health disparities by offering free medication to uninsured patients, ensuring access to essential care for those in need.
Advocate Health and the Dispensary of Hope are tackling health disparities by offering free medication to uninsured patients, ensuring access to essential care for those in need.
Illinois expands medical cannabis program to include 4 new conditions
The Illinois Department of Public Health has expanded the list of conditions eligible for medical cannabis treatment.
The Illinois Department of Public Health has expanded the list of conditions eligible for medical cannabis treatment.
Medical debt will be removed from credit reports: What this means for Americans
The Biden administration finalized a new rule that will prevent Americans from the harm caused by medical debt, including being coerced by debt collectors to pay bills they do not owe.
The Biden administration finalized a new rule that will prevent Americans from the harm caused by medical debt, including being coerced by debt collectors to pay bills they do not owe.
Illinois doctor warns pet owners about bird flu risks
While rare in humans, the virus poses a significant threat to cats and other animals.
While rare in humans, the virus poses a significant threat to cats and other animals.
Illinois doctor warns pet owners about bird flu risks
With cases of the H5N1 bird flu rising among animals in Illinois, experts are urging pet owners to take extra precautions to protect their pets from the virus.
With cases of the H5N1 bird flu rising among animals in Illinois, experts are urging pet owners to take extra precautions to protect their pets from the virus.
Chicago Bulls give superfan, cancer survivor trip to game
The Chicago Bulls gave one superfan and cancer survivor an unforgettable experience to enjoy a trip of a lifetime.
The Chicago Bulls gave one superfan and cancer survivor an unforgettable experience to enjoy a trip of a lifetime.
Chicago expands mental health care services at South Side facility
There is a new space dedicated to supporting mental health on Chicago's South Side.
There is a new space dedicated to supporting mental health on Chicago's South Side.
Tips on how to get kids back to a routine after winter break
Returning to school after winter break can be a tough transition for everyone, especially kids. Dr. Payal Adhikari of Northwestern Medicine has tips on how to help kids back into a regular routine.
Returning to school after winter break can be a tough transition for everyone, especially kids. Dr. Payal Adhikari of Northwestern Medicine has tips on how to help kids back into a regular routine.
Vaccines don't affect some long-COVID symptoms, Northwestern study finds
Northwestern Medicine researchers said new data show that vaccinations for COVID-19 do not significantly reduce neurological symptoms in long-COVID patients.
Northwestern Medicine researchers said new data show that vaccinations for COVID-19 do not significantly reduce neurological symptoms in long-COVID patients.
Norovirus cases are surging. Dr. Mike shares how to protect yourself
New data form the CDC shows norovirus cases are surging across the U.S. along with RSV, COVID and the flu.
New data form the CDC shows norovirus cases are surging across the U.S. along with RSV, COVID and the flu.
Bird flu latest: Louisiana confirms 1st human death in US
Louisiana reported the first U.S. death from bird flu or H5N1. Here’s what we know.
Louisiana reported the first U.S. death from bird flu or H5N1. Here’s what we know.