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.
AI detects ovarian cancer better than human experts in new study
In a new study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, AI models did a better job of detecting ovarian cancer than human doctors.
In a new study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, AI models did a better job of detecting ovarian cancer than human doctors.
Flu season hammering Americans hard this winter
After spending the holidays with friends and family, many people are starting off the New Year feeling sick. The CDC said respiratory illnesses are at a high level this season. The agency reports more than three million cases of the flu so far.
After spending the holidays with friends and family, many people are starting off the New Year feeling sick. The CDC said respiratory illnesses are at a high level this season. The agency reports more than three million cases of the flu so far.
Norovirus outbreaks spiked in December: How to stay safe
The highly contagious virus can cause vomiting, nausea, and stomach pain and these are the ways to protect yourself.
The highly contagious virus can cause vomiting, nausea, and stomach pain and these are the ways to protect yourself.
Cook County opioid overdose deaths, homicides down in 2024, data show
The number of opioid overdose deaths and homicides in Cook County declined in 2024, per preliminary data.
The number of opioid overdose deaths and homicides in Cook County declined in 2024, per preliminary data.
Costco cold remedy recalled due to possible 'contamination'
A Costco over-the-counter cold and flu medicine has been impacted for second time in less than a month.
A Costco over-the-counter cold and flu medicine has been impacted for second time in less than a month.
Safety tips for shoveling snow
Shoveling snow is an unavoidable chore for some people, but if you’re not careful, you could end up seriously injured, or worse.
Shoveling snow is an unavoidable chore for some people, but if you’re not careful, you could end up seriously injured, or worse.
What is HMPV? China reportedly monitoring surge in respiratory virus cases
Videos showing crowded hospitals in China have fueled rumors and fear five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began the same way. Here's why experts say you shouldn't be worried.
Videos showing crowded hospitals in China have fueled rumors and fear five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began the same way. Here's why experts say you shouldn't be worried.
Jennifer Aniston's secrets to staying fit at 55 include strength training, burgers and martinis
Jennifer Aniston does not believe in 'no pain, no gain.'
Jennifer Aniston does not believe in 'no pain, no gain.'
U.S. Surgeon General calls for cancer warnings on alcohol
The U.S. surgeon general is calling for increased warnings about the direct link between alcohol and cancer risks, citing studies that show alcohol raises the risk for at least seven types of cancer.
The U.S. surgeon general is calling for increased warnings about the direct link between alcohol and cancer risks, citing studies that show alcohol raises the risk for at least seven types of cancer.
Warrior Women: Naperville self-defense program empowered by women, taught by women
In the suburbs, there is a self-defense program for women and it's taught by women. Our photojournalist Scott Metzker takes us to Naperville, where these "Warrior Women" share their stories.
In the suburbs, there is a self-defense program for women and it's taught by women. Our photojournalist Scott Metzker takes us to Naperville, where these "Warrior Women" share their stories.
US surgeon general calls for cancer warnings on alcohol
Alcohol is linked to roughly 100,000 cancer cases - and 20,000 cancer deaths - each year, but fewer than half of Americans are aware of the risk, the U.S. surgeon general says.
Alcohol is linked to roughly 100,000 cancer cases - and 20,000 cancer deaths - each year, but fewer than half of Americans are aware of the risk, the U.S. surgeon general says.
Drinking coffee or tea may lower the risk of certain cancers
What to know about new research linking coffee and tea consumption to reduced cancer risks in certain cases.
What to know about new research linking coffee and tea consumption to reduced cancer risks in certain cases.
Why is everyone getting sick right now?
The CDC noted that norovirus cases have also increased around the U.S. along with other highly contagious viruses.
The CDC noted that norovirus cases have also increased around the U.S. along with other highly contagious viruses.