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West Side hospital hosts first-ever health fair for women

WebCHICAGO — In honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, the Humboldt Park Health Center — in collaboration with Near North Health — …

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Gov. Pritzker announces state's partnership with Google to help

WebIllinois Gov. JB Pritzker has introduced a new phase to his behavioral health services initiative, and it includes a partnership with a huge tech company. In a press …

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UN approves an updated cholera vaccine that could help fight a

WebThe World Health Organization has approved a version of a widely used cholera vaccine that could help address a surge in cases that has depleted the global vaccine …

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New procedure giving COPD patients hope, relief WGN-TV

WebWith no treatment options other than oxygen, a new procedure – and tiny device – is helping patients breathe a sigh of relief. Carol Folan has lived with emphysema and COPD for years. But in

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Community mental health center for youth opens in West Town

WebUpdated: Jan 26, 2024 / 07:26 PM CST. SHARE. CHICAGO — A new mental health center on the city’s West Side is now open. Illinois Senator Dick Durbin was on hand to help …

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W.H.O wants more bird flu monitoring — and other health news

WebMedical Watch Digest for April 19 Concerns about the potential for bird flu to spread among humans.The World Health Organization is calling for more tracking and …

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Illinois, Chicago health departments celebrate response to measles …

WebCHICAGO — The heads of the Illinois and Chicago health departments are taking a victory lap on their response to the ongoing measles outbreak. “The response …

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UN report points to yawning gap of inequality in sexual and

WebFILE – A woman carries a her baby and a bucket of water in Harare on April 6, 2020. A new study says an African woman is roughly 130 times more likely to die from …

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Cook County Public Health warns of possible measles exposure at …

WebEVERGREEN PARK, Ill. — Cook County’s Department of Public Health is warning locals about possible measles exposure at an Evergreen Park-area Sam’s Club. …

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Some Chicago area hospitals requiring masks again as respiratory

WebCHICAGO — Some Chicago area hospitals and other facilities are returning their mask mandates as respiratory infections are on the rise. Rush is one provider that …

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Processed food ban in Illinois: Bill aims to ban certain additives …

WebSPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A bill that would ban certain additives and chemicals in food has advanced in the Illinois legislature. On Thursday, Senate Bill 2637 passed the …

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MedWatch Digest: A 77% jump in cancer cases is expected by …

WebThe number of cancer cases worldwide is expected to increase by 77% by 2050, according to a new report from the World Health Organization’s International …

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BNSF Railway says it didn’t know about asbestos that’s

WebHELENA, Mont. (AP) — BNSF Railway attorneys are expected to argue before jurors Friday that the railroad should not be held liable for the lung cancer deaths …

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Resident at center for disabilities impregnated in sexual abuse case

WebGENEVA, Ill. — An investigation is underway after a resident at a center for people with disabilities was sexually abused, resulting in a pregnancy. The administration …

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Red wine not associated with any health benefits — and more

WebThe health benefits of a glass of red wine have been talked about for years, but the World Health Organization is calling red wine — and all alcohol — a toxic …

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Chicago Health warns of possible measles exposure on CTA buses, …

WebCHICAGO — The Chicago Department of Public Health is warning locals about possible measles exposure at several city locations. CDPH says the following …

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Gov. Pritzker signs additional abortion protections, gender …

WebCHICAGO — Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed the Patient and Provider Protection Act on Friday, granting additional protections to those seeking abortions or …

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Soldiers who lost limbs in Gaza fighting are finding healing on …

WebDozens of Israelis lost limbs during the Hamas attacks that killed some 1,200 people in southern Israel and the war that followed. Sheba Medical Center in Ramat …

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Laborers and street vendors in Mali find no respite as deadly

WebAmadou Coulibaly, a 25-years-old, motorcycle taxi driver, drinks a sachet water to cool off under a blazing sun.in Bamako, Mali, Thursday, April, 18, 2024.

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Dina Bair Chicago WGN-TV

WebDina Bair is an Emmy award-winning journalist who is currently co-anchor for WGN Midday News. In addition, she is the medical reporter for the “Medical Watch” segments on WGN …

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Alcohol vs. cannabis vs. tobacco: Doctors answer which is worst for …

WebBut when it comes to generalizing for the average person, Akhil said alcohol was the worst, followed by tobacco. “Alcohol use is linked to over 200 health conditions …

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WGN Chief Meteorologist Tom Skilling shares how weight loss …

WebCHICAGO — Loyal WGN News viewers have watched Chief Meteorologist Tom Skilling’s weight loss for months. However, few know the struggles off the air that …

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Cook County Health warns of possible measles exposures at these …

WebAnyone who was at the Arlington Heights facility between noon and 2 p.m. should call the Cook County Department of Public Health at 708-836-8600. Anyone who …

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