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Health and Fitness

Why you might not be losing weight using GLP-1 drugs

By Carolyn Y. Johnson
Apr 17, 2026 10:22 am - The GLP-1 weight loss drugs revolutionizing the treatment of obesity, diabetes and a slew of other diseases come with a major caveat: They don’t work for everyone.
You aren’t the only one who just sits in the car after a long day

By AYA DIAB and ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN
Apr 17, 2026 8:55 am - Have you ever pulled into the driveway of your home or a parking lot spot and just ... stayed there? While there isn't an extensive body of research to back it up, experts say this can be good for you — if you keep a few things in mind.
Too tired to exercise? Try these expert tips to get your energy up.

By Sarah Klein
Apr 17, 2026 8:54 am - There are a lot of ways to find motivation to exercise even when you are tired, but it’s important to find what, specifically, pushes you to make movement a regular part of your routine.
I’m an oncologist. Here’s why I recommend exercise to lower cancer risk.

By Mikkael Sekeres, MD
Apr 17, 2026 8:52 am - Exercising just a few times a week can substantially lower your risk for developing certain cancers.
Ask the doctors: Eustachian tube dysfunction causes blockage

By Drs. Eve Glazier and Elizabeth Ko
Apr 17, 2026 8:51 am - Eustachian tube dysfunction is a disorder of the middle ear that can cause discomfort or pain and may interfere with hearing. Find out more about it.
Children’s health: 6 common questions about breastfeeding babies

By Dr. Mandana Farhadieh Morales
Apr 17, 2026 8:50 am - You may not know much about breastfeeding when your baby is born other than its nourishing benefits. It’s totally normal to seek guidance along the way by asking your baby’s pediatrician questions about breastfeeding. A pediatrician answers some of the most common questions.
Patient advocate:

By Teri (Dreher) Frykenberg
Apr 17, 2026 8:48 am - A new, “highly mutated” COVID strain is quickly gaining ground around the country, according to new data. This variant, BA.3.2, is nicknamed “Cicada” because, like the rarely emerging insect, it has largely remained undetected or “underground” since its discovery,
Measles in Illinois: What to know about vaccination rates

By Kelsey Rettke, Maribeth M. Wilson and Megann Horstead
Apr 15, 2026 11:15 am - State public health data shows that measles vaccination rates among Illinois schoolchildren are above the threshold recommended to prevent outbreaks of the highly contagious viral infection.
Why many Americans are turning to AI for health advice, according to recent polls

By ALI SWENSON and LINLEY SANDERS
Apr 15, 2026 7:13 am - NEW YORK — When Tiffany Davis has a question about a symptom from the weight-loss injections she’s taking, she doesn’t call her doctor. She pulls out her phone and consul...
Ask a Vet: Tick season is almost here. Here’s what you need to know

By Jane Sykes
Apr 14, 2026 12:51 pm - What is the safest way to get a tick out of my dog’s body? Should I use tweezers or gloved hands? Are there ways to prevent ticks from sucking on his body?

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