Health & Wellness

On one evening in July 2022, Casalan Bittle, a 47-year-old single mother from suburban Northbrook, began experiencing indigestion, which she chalked up to a burger eaten the night before. Bittle put her kids to bed and went to sleep, but ended up waking up a few hours later with nausea. So, she went to the bathroom and tried to vomit…....

The American Heart Association encourages women to wear red on Friday, Feb. 2 to highlight the importance of raising awareness about women’s heart health.

With heart disease remaining the top cause of death for women, many women will be wearing red this Friday to raise awareness, NBC Chicago’s Lauren Petty reports.

Three months ago, Steve Malach was visiting Highland Park on Halloween to trick-or-treat with his grandkids, when he suddenly collapsed.

Waking up day after day to gray skies and icy temperatures can bring on what’s known as cabin fever, and Chicago residents may be all too familiar with its effects.

Waking up day after day to gray skies and icy temperatures can bring on what’s known as cabin fever, and Chicago residents may be all too familiar with its effects. NBC’s Health and Wellness reporter Lauren Petty has more.

As studies show the importance of social connectedness to longevity and better health, a group of suburban women are using an exercise program to help establish strong bonds.

As studies show the importance of social connectedness to longevity and better health, a group of suburban women are using an exercise program to help establish strong bonds. Lauren Petty is here with today’s edition of Mental Health Monday.

When couples are having trouble getting pregnant they may turn to infertility specialists to find out why, and while most focus is on issues women have, it can be a challenge that men face as well.

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry got to see firsthand Thursday how researchers on the University of Illinois Chicago campus use wearable technology to better understand hot flashes associated with menopause.

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry got to see firsthand Thursday how researchers on the University of Illinois Chicago campus use wearable technology to better understand hot flashes associated with menopause. Lauren Petty has the story.

As winter virus season heightens, pediatricians reveal the dos and don’ts parents should know. Lauren Petty reports.

NBC Health and Wellness reporter Lauren Petty has details on how you can stay safe while shoveling snow this winter.