First at-home HPV test approved by FDA, could replace Pap smear
The DIY test could serve as an alternative to in-person "Pap smears," which are recommended every three years for women up to age 65.
Chicago-area mom and daughter share rare heart surgery bond ahead of Mother's Day
Justine Felitto thought it was stress, but it turned out to be a life-threatening heart condition.
Sneakers to Scrubs helps Chicago's young athletes dream beyond pro sports
As the Chicago area faces a shortage of healthcare workers, a group of former college athletes turned medical students is mentoring local youth through a program called Sneakers to Scrubs.
National Nurses Week 2025: Deals and discounts
Many businesses are showing appreciation during National Nurses Week by offering exclusive discounts and deals.
Sold-out musical about alleged CEO-killer Luigi Mangione to premiere in San Francisco
Mangione is the 26-year-old facing charges tied to the death of Brian Thompson, the former CEO of UnitedHealthcare.
Walgreens will pay up to $350M for filling illegal opioid prescriptions, DOJ says
Walgreens will pay up to $350 million for illegally filling millions of illegal opioid prescriptions as part of a settlement with the DOJ.
Measles outbreaks now declared in 8 states, including Michigan's first in 5 years
An outbreak consists of three or more cases that share a source of infection, according to CDC.
Shriners Children's uses motion-capture tech to boost nationwide patient care
Shriners Children’s Chicago is tapping into Hollywood-style technology to better connect its medical labs across the country.
Trump executive order targets prescription drug prices
The order calls for lowering the price of insulin for low-income patients or people who are uninsured, as well as lowering the price of injectable epinephrine.
Data breach at Chicago’s Loretto Hospital affects about 500 people
A data breach at Loretto Hospital on Chicago’s West Side earlier this year affected about 500 people.
Planned Parenthood lab suffers data breach exposing information of 1.6M: What to know
Sensitive information exposed in the incident includes health insurance information, Social Security numbers, and financial information.
