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Illinois ranks 20th in nation for child well-being, new report shows

By Madhu Krishnamurthy
Jun 08, 2026 3:52 pm - Illinois ranks 20th in overall child well-being, according to a new report that reveals concerning declines in education and health outcomes.
Inside the Trump-backed push to bring AI doctors into American medicine

By Elizabeth Dwoskin
Jun 08, 2026 10:03 am - Today, chatbots can only legally offer medical guidance with a disclaimer attached: Neither the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, nor any state licensing board, allows a fully autonomous AI to practice medicine. But Trump administration officials — citing concerns about the prevalence of chronic disease and issues such as the shortage of rural doctors — are driving a significant shift.
‘It’s an addiction’: People with eating disorders are taking GLP-1s and doctors are alarmed

By Christopher Rowland, Ariana Eunjung Cha
Jun 05, 2026 11:05 am - Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound — and off-brand copies sold on the internet — have revolutionized the weight-loss industry because they are remarkably effective in suppressing appetite. But in addition to the better-known risks of gastrointestinal distress, providers said, there is a more hidden side effect.
Summer safety: Enjoy the warmer weather, but protect yourself

By Lindsey Bever
Jun 05, 2026 9:52 am - It’s that time of year — pool parties, outdoor games, flipping hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill. Here are six tips on how you can avoid sunburns, bug bites and other health risks.
The most common cause of vertigo — and how to treat it at home

By Lindsey Bever
Jun 05, 2026 9:06 am - While there are a number of causes of vertigo, the most common is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). The estimates vary greatly, but about 2% of people will develop BPPV at some point, and it’s about twice as common in women as men.
Most new moms get the baby blues. But it could be postpartum depression

By LAURA UNGAR
Jun 05, 2026 9:04 am - Moments after Jenna Carberg gave birth to her daughter, doctors put the baby on her chest. “I felt a disconnect right away,” she recalled. At home, the Orlando, Florida, mom was exhausted and anxious and cried every day. She was eventually diagnosed with postpartum depression.
Ask the doctors: Keep heart rate guidelines in mind while exercising

By Drs. Eve Glazier and Elizabeth Ko
Jun 05, 2026 9:02 am - To find your target heart rate while exercising, the American Heart Association suggests subtracting your age from 220. This gives you a suggested maximum heart rate. Then, depending on the desired exertion, calculate between 50% and 85% of that maximum to get a range.
Children’s health: Are baby neck floats safe to use in the tub or pool?

By Rohit Shenoi, MD, FAAP
Jun 05, 2026 9:00 am - Baby neck floats have become a popular accessory on social media, often shown as a cute and convenient way to let infants bob around in the tub or pool. While these inflatable rings may look fun and relaxing, their growing popularity has also sparked serious safety concerns.
Patient advocate: Is a new sunscreen on the way?

By Teri (Dreher) Frykenberg
Jun 05, 2026 8:59 am - Sunscreen is an important part of planning outdoor activities any time of the year, but especially summer when more of our skin is exposed to the sun. One problem, though, is that most people don’t use enough sunscreen and don’t reapply it often enough.
The science around GLP-1 drugs and cancer is getting a lot more interesting

By Ariana Eunjung Cha, Christopher Rowland
Jun 05, 2026 8:55 am - The story of GLP-1 drugs keeps getting bigger. First they transformed the treatment of diabetes. Then they upended the science — and culture — of weight loss. Now a growing body of research is raising another possibility: that these drugs may help protect against cancer.

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