In the warmth of their Hammond living room, three-year-old Eliazer Glover fell while jumping around, injuring his elbow. His mother, Kal Glover, soothed the pain with a kiss, quickly relieving his discomfort. As Kal spoke with her husband, Samuel, she reassured Eliazer, urging him to calm down despite his initial happiness. The minor elbow injury […]
Jeremy Scott, a 47-year-old mortgage loan originator from Florida, has experienced a significant life change following an unexpected health diagnosis. After two decades in the automotive industry, Scott transitioned to a completely new career in his mid-40s. Now living in Winter Garden, Florida, Scott enjoys life as a husband and father. He frequents Disney parks […]
Recently, you might have noticed NFL players wearing distinctive horseshoe-shaped collars. These devices, known as Q-Collars, have been around for a bit. Former Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly donned one back in 2016. More athletes are now sporting the collars. The Q-Collar aims to safeguard the brain during head impacts. The Food and Drug Administration […]
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles shared her challenging experience of battling breast cancer while managing one of the most demanding roles in Washington. In an op-ed for USA Today, Wiles detailed undergoing chemotherapy while spearheading operations for President Donald Trump. Wiles described how the disease dominated her thoughts, often even in sleep. She […]
Felicita Piñón entered the world weighing only 1 pound. Diagnosed with cerebral palsy, she relies on a power wheelchair and faces learning and emotional hurdles. Despite these challenges, Felicita thrives as an active eighth grader. In 2025, she made a bold move by testifying against a school voucher bill at the Texas Capitol. In 2024, […]
Everyday memory lapses like misplaced keys or forgotten names are often mistaken for signs of dementia. However, neuroscience experts emphasize that early cognitive changes may be reversible when addressed promptly. Dr. Tommy Wood, a pediatrics and neuroscience professor at the University of Washington, notes that minor forgetfulness is usually due to fatigue or stress, not […]
Private equity firms have increasingly acquired hospitals, aiming to boost profits for investors. However, this trend poses significant risks to patients, communities, and healthcare providers. For over twenty years, my experience in Chicago’s emergency departments has shown the consequences when hospitals vanish from neighborhoods. The closure of a hospital results in ambulances traveling longer distances, […]
Microplastics Contaminating Drinking Water and Food Over 40 million people in the United States and Canada rely on the Great Lakes for their drinking water. Unfortunately, the treated water contains microplastics comprised of toxic chemicals linked to cancer and other serious health issues. This pollution also affects fish, a staple in many Midwestern diets and […]
Many residents in Illinois may be unfamiliar with 7-OH, a substance that a federal official warns could play a significant role in the next wave of the opioid epidemic. This substance is often found in tablet, liquid, and gummy forms in convenience stores and vape shops. A proposed federal ban on 7-OH has prompted business […]
On September 24, 2026, Heidi Overton addressed two contentious topics as she faced scrutiny during a crucial hearing. Overton is President Donald Trump’s nominee to head the Food and Drug Administration. During the session, discussion centered on the safety of vaccines and a widely used abortion pill. Overton emphasized the safety of the measles, mumps, […]