Tips for staying active and fit as you age
Sandi Berger, certified fitness and health coach, breaks down several ways you can get moving and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Sandi Berger, certified fitness and health coach, breaks down several ways you can get moving and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
CDC warns of summer COVID surge
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported that at least seven states are experiencing "very high" levels. In the last week, the testing positivity rate was up 11% from this time last year.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported that at least seven states are experiencing "very high" levels. In the last week, the testing positivity rate was up 11% from this time last year.
2 deaths linked to listeria outbreak, more than 2 dozen hospitalized, CDC says
The listeria outbreak is linked to meat that was sliced at grocery store deli counters, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
The listeria outbreak is linked to meat that was sliced at grocery store deli counters, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
Florida woman becomes one of first to undergo clinical trial for Alzheimer's
Here is today's health watch.
Here is today's health watch.
Exploring the connection between sports and mental health
While sports can positively impact kids' mental health, they can also create significant pressure.
While sports can positively impact kids' mental health, they can also create significant pressure.
First human case of West Nile virus in Illinois this year detected in Cook County
The first human case of West Nile virus in Illinois this year has been detected in suburban Cook County.
The first human case of West Nile virus in Illinois this year has been detected in suburban Cook County.
Nearly half of US adult cancer deaths could be prevented by lifestyle changes, study finds
Researchers identified these specific risk factors in their study as contributing factors for cancer cases and deaths among some adults in the U.S.
Researchers identified these specific risk factors in their study as contributing factors for cancer cases and deaths among some adults in the U.S.
Loneliness can lead to serious health conditions, including dementia
A recent poll indicated that 30 percent of adults feel lonely on a weekly basis.
A recent poll indicated that 30 percent of adults feel lonely on a weekly basis.
Costco sold baby wipes containing high levels of PFAS, lawsuit claims
The lawsuit was filed by two women claiming they would not have bought the products knowing they were unsafe.
The lawsuit was filed by two women claiming they would not have bought the products knowing they were unsafe.
Dr. Ruth, pioneering sex therapist, dies at 96
Dr. Ruth became a pop icon, media star and best-selling author through her frank talk about once-taboo topics. Here is a look back at her career.
Dr. Ruth became a pop icon, media star and best-selling author through her frank talk about once-taboo topics. Here is a look back at her career.
3 Colorado poultry workers presumed to have bird flu
Three people who had direct contact with infected animals in Colorado are presumed to have contracted bird flu.
Three people who had direct contact with infected animals in Colorado are presumed to have contracted bird flu.
Medicines that don't mix well with extreme heat: What to know
Learn how extreme heat can worsen the side effects of common medications and get advice on proper storage and handling.
Learn how extreme heat can worsen the side effects of common medications and get advice on proper storage and handling.
10th annual 'Papa Hops' charity softball tournament kicks off on Chicago's South Side
The event, hosted by the Tom Hopkins Foundation, raises money for local athletics and families affected by cancer.
The event, hosted by the Tom Hopkins Foundation, raises money for local athletics and families affected by cancer.
10th annual 'Papa Hops' charity softball tournament kicks off
Friday marks the 10th anniversary of the "Papa Hops" charity softball tournament at Kennedy Park on Chicago's South Side, featuring 32 teams and drawing thousands of spectators each year.
Friday marks the 10th anniversary of the "Papa Hops" charity softball tournament at Kennedy Park on Chicago's South Side, featuring 32 teams and drawing thousands of spectators each year.
New study says women can experience menopause brain
A new study released says that women can experience changes in their bodies and in their brains during menopause.
A new study released says that women can experience changes in their bodies and in their brains during menopause.
Lupus breakthrough: Researchers may have found cause of autoimmune disease
Researchers claim they have found a “molecular defect" that leads to lupus. Autoimmune experts weigh in on the potential impact.
Researchers claim they have found a “molecular defect" that leads to lupus. Autoimmune experts weigh in on the potential impact.
New study reveals how a lack of estrogen can impact the brain
There's a new study showing how menopause can effect women's bodies.
There's a new study showing how menopause can effect women's bodies.
New study shines light on cancer risk factors
A new study is out, looking at how we can decrease our risk for cancer by changing unhealthy habits
A new study is out, looking at how we can decrease our risk for cancer by changing unhealthy habits
Northwestern Medicine discovers possible lupus cure
It's one of the most common autoimmune diseases, and now, a key mystery has been solved that could pave the way to a cure.
It's one of the most common autoimmune diseases, and now, a key mystery has been solved that could pave the way to a cure.
Rare surgery gives man his voice back
Being able to speak using our voice is something many people can take for granted.
Being able to speak using our voice is something many people can take for granted.