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10 years after viral ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, those affected look back at impact
Started in the summer of 2014, the Ice Bucket Challenge was a global phenomenon that raised awareness and tens of millions of research dollars for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. NBC Chicago’s Lauren Petty reports.
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10 years after viral ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, those affected look back at impact
Started in the summer of 2014, the Ice Bucket Challenge was a global phenomenon that raised awareness and tens of millions of research dollars for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease.
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Everything you need to know about IVF
The number of babies born using in vitro fertilization, or IVF, is growing every year in the U.S., but there are still a lot of misconceptions about what IVF actually is. Here’s what you need to know.
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From wildfire smoke to a rare virus spreading on the West Coast, here are Wednesday's health headlines
From Canadian wildfire smoke that could impact the Chicago area later this week to a rare virus spreading on the West Coast, NBC Chicago’s Lauren Petty has today’s health headlines.
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‘Sunxiety' a common concern among patients: dermatologist. Tips to ease your mind
While some relish the summer sun, others are taking sunblock a step further by staying out of the sun completely.
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Dermatologist shares best strategies to manage ‘sunxiety'
Ever head of “sunxiety” It’s when a person is fearful of damage from the sun, and according to one dermatologist, it’s a growing trend. NBC Chicago’s Health and Wellness Reporter Lauren Petty reports.
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Chicago hospitals briefly impacted by massive tech outage
Two hospitals in Chicago were briefly impacted by a massive tech outage Friday morning, NBC Chicago’s Lauren Petty reports.
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Person dies in Illinois from multi-state listeria outbreak possibly connected to sliced deli meats
Person dies in Illinois from multi-state listeria outbreak possibly connected to sliced deli meats
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New playground opens at Ronald McDonald House near suburban hospital
The Ronald McDonald House near Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood debuted a new playground this week, made possible by a family who stayed at the house in 1999. NBC Chicago’s Lauren Petty reports.
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New playground opens at Ronald McDonald House near suburban hospital
The Ronald McDonald House near Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood debuted a new playground this week, made possible by a family who stayed at the house in 1999.
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What to know about current COVID-19 symptoms, guidelines
With many who may have been recently diagnosed with COVID-19 searching online for symptoms and guidelines, NBC Chicago’s Lauren Petty has the latest on what you need to know.
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After amputation, suburban high school teacher relearns her passion for soccer
A suburban high school teacher is inspiring her community by taking on new challenges, even in the face of extreme adversity.
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Celebrities are getting $2,000 MRI scans to learn about their health. Should you?
Celebrities and influencers are helping promote high-tech medical scans that companies claim can help catch deadly diseases, including cancer.
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Are you using sunscreen correctly? Here's how much to use and if you should reapply
As widespread heatwaves hit cities across the U.S., the best protection against the sun and UV rays is sunscreen.
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States with high COVID-19 vaccination rates saw drop in symptoms in children with asthma
States that recorded higher levels of COVID-19 vaccinations simultaneously saw a drop in symptoms in children with asthma, a new study said. NBC Chicago’s Lauren Petty reports.
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What is the bubonic plague, and why are we still catching it?
The bubonic plague is most famous for spreading during the Black Death epidemic in 14th century Europe, but we’re still finding cases of people catching the disease today. Here’s what you need to know.
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Are tampons safe? New study finds lead and arsenic in tampons. But don't panic, experts say
A new study examined composition of tampons and found heavy, toxic metals. But more research is needed, experts say.
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A rare voice box transplant helped a cancer patient speak again, part of a pioneering study
A Massachusetts man can speak again after surgeons removed his cancerous voice box and replaced it with a donated one in a pioneering move.
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Sparklers are legal in Illinois, but experts raise safety concerns
Sparklers are legal in Illinois, but pediatric emergency physician Dr. Shannon Staley says that doesn’t mean they are safe. NBC Chicago’s Lauren Petty reports.