Health and Fitness
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Swiss medicines authority issues first approval for antimalarial drug for treatment of infants
Jul 08, 2025 3:54 pm - Switzerland's medical products authority has granted the first approval for a malaria medicine designed for small infants, touted as an advance against a disease that takes hundreds of thousands of lives — nearly all in Africa — each year.
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Wheeling Township mental health board seeking grant applicantsJul 08, 2025 2:13 pm - The Wheeling Township Community Mental Health Board is now accepting grant applications from agencies that serve township residents with needs related to mental illness, intellectual or developmental disabilities, or substance use disorder.
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US measles cases reach 33-year record high as outbreaks spread
Jul 07, 2025 4:52 pm - The United States has reached its highest annual measles case tally in 33 years, hitting at least 1,277 confirmed cases across 38 states and the District of Columbia.
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Chicago area receives $139M in grants to fund bike paths, walking trailsJul 07, 2025 12:01 pm - Illinois has allocated $139.2 million for biking and walking infrastructure projects over the next four years.
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‘She’s a trooper’: Family of 4-year-old battling leukemia hosting fundraiser for researchJul 06, 2025 9:00 pm - Kinsley McLamore, 4, was diagnosed with leukemia in March 2024. Her family is holding a fundraiser on July 12 to support research and another child with cancer. Kinsley continues school and activities during treatment.
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Rising summer heat increases risk of child deaths in hot cars
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How to find mental health care in underserved communitiesJul 02, 2025 4:36 pm - Even if you have commercial insurance, finding care for common mental health challenges or a mental health crisis isn’t easy. And people living in minority or underserved communities typically experience longer wait times and a greater shortage of hospital beds.
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Children’s Health: Are AI chatbots safe for kids?Jul 02, 2025 4:35 pm - Artificial intelligence chatbots are now a part of daily life for many families. But children and teens increasingly turn to chatbots for entertainment or companionship. That’s when these computer programs, designed to interact like humans, can be risky for young users.
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Ask the doctors: Can stem cells help cure Type 1 diabetes?Jul 02, 2025 4:33 pm - Stem cell research shows promise for treating Type 1 diabetes, but expanded trials are still needed to evaluate effectiveness and side effects.
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Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Lake CountyJul 02, 2025 8:51 am - Lake County health officials said a batch of mosquitoes sampled June 24 at a Southlake Mosquito Abatement District trap in Highland Park tested positive for West Nile virus.