Yankees legend Bernie Williams talks lung health, music career, and baseball dynasty
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He's part of the last New York Yankees dynasty, and a four-time World Series champion. Former center fielder Bernie Williams is taking on a personal cause and he joined Good Day Chicago on Monday to share more about it.

COVID-19 and flu vaccines: What you need to know
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Nearly half of Americans are planning to get their flu shot or COVID-19 booster at their local pharmacy this fall. Sume Chakkalakel is the pharmacist at the CVS on Michigan Avenue, and she joined Good Day Chicago to talk more about it.

Chicagoans donate blood after emergency shortage this summer

As the American Red Cross issues a nationwide emergency for blood donations, we are introducing you to the people who are answering the call.  

How many alarms do you set in the morning? Sleep expert shares ideal number

The more times one hits the snooze button, the more they’re interrupting their sleep cycle, according to a sleep psychologist from the Cleveland Clinic.

FACES Barber & Beauty focuses on men's mental health
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A local barber wanted to use his space to focus on men's mental health. FACES Barber & Beauty owner Roy Mainor started Mancave Monday in 2017 to offer an outlet for men in the community.

Chicagoans save lives with blood donations
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As the American Red Cross issues a nation-wide emergency for blood donations, Chicagoans are answering the call.

US gets biggest summer wave of COVID-19 since 2022
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Millions of people across the country are suffering from long COVID and chances of developing chronic illness increases with each infection. This summer, the US saw the largest summer surge in two years.

Eggs sold in Wisconsin; salmonella infections linked, dozens sickened

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services, along with other partners, are working to investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to eggs from a Wisconsin farm.

Experts examining new ways to boost mental health of students
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Mental health experts are saying new policies are needed to help the health and well being of our children, including both high school and college-age students.

City council committee holds hearing to address childcare crisis
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More than 78,000 kids in Chicago don't have access to licensed care. A report from SEIU Healthcare Illinois says low wages are forcing centers across the city to close, hurting families and workers.

West Nile and EEE: What's the difference between the mosquito-borne viruses?

The mosquito is the world’s deadliest animal, and dangerous infections have been in the headlines lately. Here’s what to know about the diseases and how to tell them apart.

Psychiatrist explains how overexposure to social media can impact kids' long-term health
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More schools are finding it hard to keep kids off social media during school hours. They're not only worried about the distraction it creates, but also the negative impact it can have on mental health.