Health

Some call this the Super Flu. More people are going to the hospital and the emergency room because of a strain of the flu called H-3-N-2.

Before Christmas, flu cases were already starting to go up across our country.  Some health experts are worried that the number of cases will spike since many of us are having family gatherings.

With millions already infected, health officials warn that holiday get-togethers could fuel the spread of the flu and are urging people to take simple steps to stay safe.

With pandemic-era health insurance subsidies ending January 1, millions of Americans could see sharp premium increases—while Congress shows little sign of acting in time.

Illinois joined a group of states suing HHS over a move that could limit gender-affirming care for young people.

Flu cases are surging nationwide this holiday season.

Dr. Joanna Bisgrove of Rush University Medical Center joins us to explain how syphilis has climbed to the highest levels in decades. 

Illinois health officials say a recently adopted shelter dog that bit someone on December 11 later tested positive for rabies, raising concerns despite the animal having been vaccinated.

Free doula services are now available to residents on Chicago’s South Side, offering added support for Black mothers, who continue to face higher risks during pregnancy and childbirth. Keyonna Thompkins, Program Manager for Maternal Health at the Southside Healthy Community Organization, joins us to explain how the program works.

Chicago, does it feel like everyone is getting sick right now? If so, you’re not alone. An Advocate Health doctor joins us to explain what’s spreading, why it feels more widespread than usual and what steps you can take to protect yourself and your family.