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New research from Harvard shows drinking caffeinated coffee or tea every day is associated with better, long-term cognitive health.
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New research from Harvard shows drinking caffeinated coffee or tea every day is associated with better, long-term cognitive health.
That study, published in the journal, Cell, suggests the vaccine could slow the progression of dementia leading to a reduced risk of dying from the disease.
People who follow a MIND diet, even if started later in life, were significantly less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease or related forms of dementia, according to new research.
How you manage a cluster of health conditions known as metabolic syndrome could have a big impact on whether you develop dementia at a young age, according to a new study.
Chester Palusiak was last seen on Thursday, Feb. 13, at his home near 165th Street and Wentworth Avenue in Calumet City.
Also in HealthWatch, the Food and Drug Administration has also banned red 3 dye—used to give candies, snack cakes, and maraschino cherries their color—and researchers at Mass General Brigham are linking processed red meat to a higher risk of dementia.
Park Forest police said 79-year-old Calvin Holliday was last seen around 2:15 p.m. Sunday on the 200 block of Washington Street.
The facility is offering memory care unit residents a unique way to create connections and experiences with their families. The immersion room at Gurwin Jewish Nursing and Rehabilitation in Commack, New York, designed by Besser Rooms, uses state-of-the-art technology to immerse memory care unit patients and their families in experiences and activities through stimulating sights, sounds and even smells.
An elderly woman with dementia has been missing for five days, and her family in south suburban Country Club Hills is asking for people to be on the lookout.
The family of Francisca Renteria said she was found deceased Wednesday.
Francisca Renteria was last seen Sunday on Chicago's Southwest Side. Jermont Terry reports.
The shih-tzu, Bella, is the companion of a woman with dementia. Missing dog posters have gone up, and the woman’s daughter, Princess Hemphill, said the absence of Bella’s bark and bright eyes have left a void. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Their emotion is right on target, and they're interacting verbally. That's the effect of singing."
The Good Memories Choir held its first spring concert since the pandemic. After weeks of rehearsing, the group gets in one last warm-up before the big show at the Fourth Presbyterian Church. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos reports.
Research shows Latinos are 1.5 times more likely to develop memory loss disorders liker Alzheimer's disease than white Americans.
Dementia patients will be able to connect with wildlife at the zoo and be part of a special community.
The Lincoln Park Zoo provides a fun and educational experience for its visitors. Now, it's also helping a unique population: people with dementia, as well as their family, friends, and caregivers.
"We just love to say that a dementia-friendly space is just a friendly space."
The group is called Chicago Hyde Park Village. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray shows us how they socialize and fight early memory loss.
The donation was part of the Race to #ENDALZ Match Challenge that ran last month.
Willis was originally diagnosed with aphasia last year, but has since received a "painful" new diagnosis.
A Christmas tree at Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace is not just any tree. In this case, it's also therapeutic, used to try to jump start the brain. CBS 2's Lauren Victory showed us how it's providing some hope for the holidays.
One of the operas in the Lyric's spring lineup isn't your typical opera. It's a new musical work by Chicago's first poet laureate Avery R. Young.
With youngsters off from school this Presidents' Day, Chicago's Griffin Museum of Science and Industry learned about the science of flight at Bessie Coleman Flight School.
In a sure sign that spring will be on the way before we know it, pet parents in the north Chicago suburb of Evanston can start getting their passes for the city's dog beach.
Gov. JB Pritzker offered his condolences to the family of Ofelia Torres, the 16-year-old who fought to get her father released from ICE detention as she battled a rare and deadly cancer. She died Friday.
A new report finds Loyola and DePaul universities in Chicago are among 41 colleges that appear to push lower-income families toward high-interest Parent PLUS loans.
This is after Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed an ordinance that would have banned most hemp-derived products this weekend.
An 11th Congressional District candidate, Tedora Brown, was left off the ballot after she was accused of gathering fake signatures to run for office.
It's the second time in as many weeks that government funding has lapsed as Democrats and the White House remain at an impasse over immigration enforcement policies.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is seeking a fifth term in office and is facing off against longtime Chicago Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd) in the Democratic primary.
The Department of Homeland Security officially shut down at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday after Congress failed to pass a bill to fund its operations before a stopgap measure lapsed.
This is after Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed an ordinance that would have banned most hemp-derived products this weekend.
This week marks Identity Theft Awareness Week, and Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza emphasized some safety tips Monday for avoiding and dealing with identity theft.
A controversial data center in Naperville, Illinois, could be the cause to pack a city council meeting there on Tuesday night.
Police in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva are warning of a scam involving spoofed phone numbers.
Protesters on Tuesday were cranking up the heat on Peoples Gas over a recently proposed rate hike that would add an additional $10 to $11 a month to utility bills.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital announced this week that it is planning to open a new pediatric hospital in the west Chicago suburb of Downers Grove.
It has been nearly six years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and one of the many questions doctors are still working to answer concerns the long-term effects.
Leaders from Cook County, the Illinois Department of Human Services, and the Greater Chicago Food Depository denounced changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Wednesday.
The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center has received a grant from The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation for a new cancer center.
Chicago's Lurie Children's Hospital said Tuesday that it is no longer initiating gender-affirming medical treatment for minors.
BP refinery workers in Northwest Indiana hit the picket line this past weekend as they escalate their fight for a contract.
Funkytown has now received a $3.7 million grant from the City of Chicago. The money will be used to create a new brewery and tap room on the Near West Side.
With his name now hanging in the rafters, former Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose is helping the United Center with its major redevelopment.
A potential bidding war is taking shape for the Daily Herald, the newspaper of record for suburban Chicago.
A Near West Side diner known for drawing in Blackhawks fans and players is up for sale.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.
Renewal Life Church opened its doors on Sunday on the third floor at 7411 S. Stony Island Ave. in the South Shore neighborhood. Their old building in Englewood was destroyed by fire on Thanksgiving Day 2025.
The exhibit at the museum on Navy Pier lets youngsters explore the flora and fauna of six habitats and learn about the natural world. Jackie Kostek got to visit on Monday morning.
One of the operas in the Lyric’s spring lineup isn’t your typical opera. It’s a new musical work by Chicago’s first poet laureate Avery R. Young.
With youngsters off from school this Presidents Day, Chicago’s Griffin Museum of Science and Industry learned about the science of flight at Bessie Coleman Flight School.
An ordinance that Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed would have immediately banned the sale of intoxicating hemp products to those younger than 21, and would ban the sale of most intoxicating hemp-based products starting April 1. Lauren Victory reports.
Chicago police were conducting a homicide investigation early Monday after a shooting in the city's Englewood neighborhood.
The 11th Congressional District candidate, Tedora Brown, was left off the ballot after she was accused of gathering fake signatures to run for office.
Most retail and food establishments will remain open, but services like mail delivery will be suspended for the federal holiday.
One of the operas in the Lyric's spring lineup isn't your typical opera. It's a new musical work by Chicago's first poet laureate Avery R. Young.
With youngsters off from school this Presidents' Day, Chicago's Griffin Museum of Science and Industry learned about the science of flight at Bessie Coleman Flight School.
A state lawmaker is joining the growing call for accountability from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services about past abuse allegations before an 8-year-old boy's murder.
Chicago's rodent problem is well known, but a new pilot program testing rat birth control to curb the population in problem areas is underway to help rein it in.
From Kat Abughazaleh to Jason Friedman, some surprising names lead in fundraising in Illinois' primary elections.
The move means the United States Environmental Protection Agency will no longer regulate greenhouse gases emitted from sources like cars, trucks and power plants.
CBS News Chicago is tracking what led to the death of an 8-year-old boy in Round Lake Beach and whether state officials were aware of any red flags before his murder.
Newly acquired Luisangel Acuna was among the White Sox players getting on the field for the first time.
The NBA Hall of Famer bear-hugged Reddick in victory lane and then jointly hoisted the Harley J. Earl trophy with the 23XI Racing driver.
Illinois pulled down 15 offensive rebounds, which led to 17 second-chance points, and outrebounded Indiana 38-25.
Saint Patrick High School in Chicago's Portage Park neighborhood finished third in Class 3A last year in what was a historic moment for the basketball program — marking their first ever trip to Champaign.
Cubs manager Craig Counsell said the plan is to let their players have some freedom, challenging balls and strikes in Cactus League games this spring.
Police early Monday were searching for an attacker who shot and wounded two young men in Chicago's West Ridge or West Rogers Park neighborhood.
Chicago police were conducting a homicide investigation early Monday after a shooting in the city's Englewood neighborhood.
A boy was shot and wounded early Sunday morning in Aurora, Illinois.
Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, was last seen on Jan. 31 and was reported missing the following day, Feb. 1.
Chicago police issued a community alert on Sunday after two robberies on the same Woodlawn neighborhood block involving a man whose victims had agreed to meet him on a dating app.
