Americans can order free COVID-19 tests beginning this month: What to know
Free COVID-19 tests will be available to U.S. households beginning this month. Here's what to know.
Cook County proposal would provide residents with free mammograms, prostate screenings
Cook County residents could soon receive free mammograms and prostate screenings as part of a new program aimed at promoting early detection and preventative care.
Cook County proposal would provide residents with free mammograms, prostate screenings
Cook County residents could soon receive free mammograms and prostate screenings as part of a new program aimed at promoting early detection and preventative care.
Cook County residents could get free cancer screenings near their birthday
Cook County residents could soon receive a free mammogram and prostate screening within 30 days of the birthday.
How to tap in to local resources for National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day
Today is National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day and we're learning about how some local programs and organizations are uplifting our community.
Local dads' push-up challenge surpasses $500K milestone for Danny Did Foundation
To date, the daily push-up challenge has raised more than half-a-million dollars.
Walgreens to pay $106.8M over claims it billed government for prescriptions never dispensed
Walgreens Boots Alliance has agreed to pay a $106.8 million fine to settle allegations the pharmacy chain billed federal health care programs for prescriptions that were never filled.
Johnson attends groundbreaking for new wellness center
A new wellness center is coming to West Garfield Park near Madison Street and Kildare Avenue. The facility will provide a broad range of services through partnerships with non-profits.
The Menopause Society's annual meeting
Let's talk about a topic that not many people are not necessarily well informed about.
Falling for financial scams could be sign of Alzheimer's
Here is today's health watch.
What you need to know about polycystic ovary syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome, also known as PCOS, affects about 1 out of every 10 women of reproductive age. It leads to hormone imbalances, pain and also difficulty conceiving.
COVID-19 and flu vaccines: What you need to know
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.
Report: More than 2,000 drug manufacturing plants haven't been inspected by FDA in 5 years
More than 2,000 drug manufacturing plants haven't been inspected in at least 5 years, a new report says.
Dentists warn against new braces fashion trend
The fashionable braces could cause major teeth problems.
Psychiatrist explains how overexposure to social media can impact kids' long-term health
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.
Trump calls for free IVF treatments with no plan on how it would work
Donald Trump says he wants to make IVF treatments free for women, but he hasn’t said how the government would pay for it or how such a massive undertaking would work.
Legionnaires' disease bacteria found in drinking water at EPA's Chicago Loop offices
Bacteria that can cause legionnaires' disease was detected in the drinking water at the EPA's Chicago Loop offices.
Expert weighs in on tips for kids' screen time
School is back in session, but trying to get kids away from a screen can be hard.
Parental stress poses a significant public health issue, surgeon general says
American parents are overwhelmed and burned out, so much so, it's become a public health concern. That's according to a new advisory released by the surgeon general calling for shifts in policy and cultural norms.
Lurie Children's new facility dog brings comforts to patients
Lurie Children's Hospital has a new team member!