Chicago Fika Fest features puzzle exchange, wellness spaces | ChicagoLIVE
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Fika Fest in Chicago will feature plenty of great opportunities for community members to exchange puzzles, learn about wellness, and much more.

Brad Arnold, founding member and voice of 3 Doors Down, dies at 47

Brad Arnold, founding member and lead singer of the rock band 3 Doors Down, has died at the age of 47 following a battle with kidney cancer.

Controversial weed killer dicamba approved for some GMO crops: What to know

The EPA has reapproved a controversial weed killer for use on two genetically modified crops. Environmentalists fear the chemical will drift and destroy nearby farms, as it has in the past.

Experts highlight women’s heart health for National Wear Red Day
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A Northwestern Medicine cardiologist explains the warning signs of heart attacks in women and shares tips for monitoring key health numbers to protect cardiovascular health.

TrumpRx: Trump administration launches site for discounted prescription drugs

The Trump administration on Thursday launched TrumpRx, a website officials say will help patients buy certain prescription drugs at discounted prices at a time when health care costs remain a top concern for many Americans.

HIV epidemic explodes in popular honeymoon destination as crystal meth use surges

A popular honeymoon destination is the site of the Pacific’s fastest-growing HIV epidemic, with officials pointing to rising meth use as a key driver.

FDA: Certain FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus Sensors recalled after seven deaths, 860 injuries

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has now identified the recall of certain FreeStyle Libre glucose monitor sensors as “most serious" and is warning that using the recalled device may cause serious injury or death if you continue to use it.

How one Illinois family changed newborn screening nationwide
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The parents of Amelia Myers share how their daughter’s fight with a rare genetic disease led Illinois to become the first state to screen newborns for it—and how her legacy is saving lives even after her passing.

New imaging technology spots hidden cancer

A Chicago doctor is using new FDA-approved technology that makes cancer cells glow during surgery. Here's how it works.

New tech to combat lung cancer
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A Chicago doctor is using new FDA-approved technology that makes cancer cells glow during surgery.

Wild blueberries may boost blood vessel function, heart health

A new scientific review suggests that wild blueberries may significantly improve blood vessel function and circulation.

Suburban Chicago boy burned after NeeDoh toy explodes in microwave

A 9-year-old suburban Chicago boy is recovering after he microwaved a NeeDoh sensory toy, causing it to explode and burn his face and hands.

Thousands of cholesterol drug bottles recalled nationwide over manufacturing defects

Tens of thousands of bottles of cholesterol medication have been recalled nationwide over manufacturing and quality issues that could impact the drug’s potency.

7 meningitis cases reported in Chicago this month, including 2 deaths

There have been seven cases of meningococcal disease reported in Chicago since Jan. 15, including two deaths, according to health officials.

Rush Medical Center tests Apple Vision Pro to help detect colon cancer

Doctors in Chicago are testing immersive technology as part of a new clinical trial that could change how colon cancer is detected—and potentially expand to hospitals nationwide.

Rush Medical Center tests Apple Vision Pro to help detect colon cancer
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Doctors in Chicago are testing immersive technology as part of a new clinical trial that could change how colon cancer is detected—and potentially expand to hospitals nationwide.

Lurie Children’s announces new hospital planned for Downers Grove
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Dr. Thomas Shanley, president and CEO of Lurie Children’s Hospital, joins us to discuss plans for a new Downers Grove facility, what services it will offer families, why the western suburbs were chosen, and what’s next for the hospital’s continued growth.

Spanish scientists cure pancreatic cancer in mice in medical breakthrough

In a recent study, a team of scientists discovered that a treatment using different medications was found to be effective to eliminate pancreatic cancer in mice.