Illinois marks first Perimenopause Awareness Month with expert advice for women
Dr. Sameena Rahman shares science-based strategies and symptom tips as Illinois officially recognizes Perimenopause Awareness Month to break the stigma around this life stage.
Dr. Sameena Rahman shares science-based strategies and symptom tips as Illinois officially recognizes Perimenopause Awareness Month to break the stigma around this life stage.
Doctors urge caution after Trump, RFK Jr. claim acetaminophen in pregnancy linked to autism
Lurie Children?s physician Dr. Larry Gray explains why the newly cited study shows only a correlation?not proof of cause?and says current medical guidance on acetaminophen use during pregnancy remains unchanged.
Lurie Children?s physician Dr. Larry Gray explains why the newly cited study shows only a correlation?not proof of cause?and says current medical guidance on acetaminophen use during pregnancy remains unchanged.
Trump administration links acetaminophen with autism risk
The Trump administration issued a warning Monday after a new study showed acetaminophen, the main ingredient in Tylenol, might raise the risk of autism and ADHD in kids. Fox 32's Tia Ewing with more on what's behind the warning, and what doctors want expectant parents to know.
The Trump administration issued a warning Monday after a new study showed acetaminophen, the main ingredient in Tylenol, might raise the risk of autism and ADHD in kids. Fox 32's Tia Ewing with more on what's behind the warning, and what doctors want expectant parents to know.
Tylenol and autism | Doctor says ?no study shows causation?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and HHS recently claimed that Tylenol use during pregnancy is linked to autism. Dr. Shikha Jain, a board-certified hematology and oncology physician, joins us to break down the science behind the claim ? and stresses that no study shows causation between Tylenol and autism.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and HHS recently claimed that Tylenol use during pregnancy is linked to autism. Dr. Shikha Jain, a board-certified hematology and oncology physician, joins us to break down the science behind the claim ? and stresses that no study shows causation between Tylenol and autism.
Community fights to reopen Weiss Hospital as ER closure sparks outrage
Community members and elected officials rallied Monday outside Weiss Hospital demanding urgent action to restore emergency services and save jobs after last month's abrupt closure.
Community members and elected officials rallied Monday outside Weiss Hospital demanding urgent action to restore emergency services and save jobs after last month's abrupt closure.
Panel votes on Covid vaccine recommendations
The CDC is changing guidance on vaccines from the Covid shot to childhood vaccines. Mike Emanuel with the latest on the newest recommendations.
The CDC is changing guidance on vaccines from the Covid shot to childhood vaccines. Mike Emanuel with the latest on the newest recommendations.
RFK Jr.'s advisory panel recommends new restrictions on MMRV vaccines
Doctors have raised concerns after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired the entire panel and replaced it with vaccine skeptics.
Doctors have raised concerns after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired the entire panel and replaced it with vaccine skeptics.
Illinois man indicted in $17.3M healthcare fraud scheme, feds say
The feds say a suburban Chicago man billed $17 million for kids' therapy sessions that never happened.
The feds say a suburban Chicago man billed $17 million for kids' therapy sessions that never happened.
Local teen inspires campaign for childhood cancer research
September marks Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and Lurie Children?s Hospital is rallying the community to raise $1 million for lifesaving research and support services. Leading the charge are Karen Sporny and EJ Klages, whose daughter Megan lost her battle with an aggressive brain tumor at just 19 years old in 2023. Now, they?re sharing Megan?s story of courage and determination to inspire others to help children and families still fighting today.
September marks Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and Lurie Children?s Hospital is rallying the community to raise $1 million for lifesaving research and support services. Leading the charge are Karen Sporny and EJ Klages, whose daughter Megan lost her battle with an aggressive brain tumor at just 19 years old in 2023. Now, they?re sharing Megan?s story of courage and determination to inspire others to help children and families still fighting today.
Understanding alopecia areata: What causes sudden hair loss?
Dr. Samantha Venkatesh from Rush University Medical Center explains alopecia areata?an autoimmune condition affecting 7 million Americans?and the latest on diagnosis, causes, and treatment options.
Dr. Samantha Venkatesh from Rush University Medical Center explains alopecia areata?an autoimmune condition affecting 7 million Americans?and the latest on diagnosis, causes, and treatment options.
Chicago nonprofit expands support for chronically ill children with 10-year plan | ChicagoNOW
There are 1 in 5 U.S. children living with an incurable disease, and here in the Chicagoland area ? more than 300 thousand kids alone. Since 2015, Bounce Children?s Foundation has supported hundreds of families with chronically ill children, helping them shift from surviving to thriving. On their ten year anniversary, Bounce is announcing three strategic initiatives for the next 10 years that will dramatically change the scope of their impact
There are 1 in 5 U.S. children living with an incurable disease, and here in the Chicagoland area ? more than 300 thousand kids alone. Since 2015, Bounce Children?s Foundation has supported hundreds of families with chronically ill children, helping them shift from surviving to thriving. On their ten year anniversary, Bounce is announcing three strategic initiatives for the next 10 years that will dramatically change the scope of their impact
Acupuncture helps with chronic low back pain in older adults, study finds
A new study found that acupuncture treatment for older adults with chronic back pain could notably help their pain levels and the disability often caused by it.
A new study found that acupuncture treatment for older adults with chronic back pain could notably help their pain levels and the disability often caused by it.
AI therapy chatbots lack crucial pushback, psychologist says | ChicagoNOW
Psychologist Ben Shabad breaks down why AI can?t challenge or push back on users like human therapists do ? raising serious concerns about their use in mental health. This, as states regulate AI in therapy.
Psychologist Ben Shabad breaks down why AI can?t challenge or push back on users like human therapists do ? raising serious concerns about their use in mental health. This, as states regulate AI in therapy.
Big Ten teams up with Abbott to tackle blood shortage with friendly competition
With blood donations critically low?especially among young adults?the Big Ten and Abbott are launching a new ?We Give Blood? competition. Dr. James Borchers joins us to explain how it works, how you can help, and what?s at stake for the winning school.
With blood donations critically low?especially among young adults?the Big Ten and Abbott are launching a new ?We Give Blood? competition. Dr. James Borchers joins us to explain how it works, how you can help, and what?s at stake for the winning school.
Chicago researchers highlight racial disparities in heart failure study
A new Northwestern Medicine study shows Black adults face heart failure nearly 14 years earlier than white patients, with researchers pointing to economic and social factors as key drivers of the gap.
A new Northwestern Medicine study shows Black adults face heart failure nearly 14 years earlier than white patients, with researchers pointing to economic and social factors as key drivers of the gap.
CVS Caremark faces class-action lawsuit over Zepbound, Wegovy coverage
A class-action lawsuit accuses CVS Caremark of denying medically necessary treatments by stopping coverage of Zepbound, Eli Lilly’s blockbuster weight-loss drug.
A class-action lawsuit accuses CVS Caremark of denying medically necessary treatments by stopping coverage of Zepbound, Eli Lilly’s blockbuster weight-loss drug.
Elk Grove hosts Town Hall on hospital?s decision to end labor and delivery services
Residents of Elk Grove Village and nearby communities will have a chance to voice concerns and get answers Tuesday during a town hall addressing Ascension Alexian Brothers Hospital?s recent decision to discontinue labor and delivery services in the village.
Residents of Elk Grove Village and nearby communities will have a chance to voice concerns and get answers Tuesday during a town hall addressing Ascension Alexian Brothers Hospital?s recent decision to discontinue labor and delivery services in the village.
Florida pushes to end school vaccine mandates despite warnings
Florida is moving to eliminate long-standing vaccine requirements for children in schools and healthcare, a move experts warn could undermine decades of public health progress.
Florida is moving to eliminate long-standing vaccine requirements for children in schools and healthcare, a move experts warn could undermine decades of public health progress.
Cook County launches “Get Naloxone" campaign to fight overdoses
Cook County officials are urging all residents to help save a life and stop an overdose.
Cook County officials are urging all residents to help save a life and stop an overdose.
How Lurie Children’s helped 4-year-old girl defy the odds
The Chicago Institute for Fetal Health at Lurie Children’s is one of just a handful of centers worldwide offering truly comprehensive care for families facing complex prenatal diagnoses. Dr. Aimen Shaaban is leading the way in procedures like fetoscopic spina bifida repair — a groundbreaking surgery performed before birth that protects both mom and baby while opening the door to brighter futures.
The Chicago Institute for Fetal Health at Lurie Children’s is one of just a handful of centers worldwide offering truly comprehensive care for families facing complex prenatal diagnoses. Dr. Aimen Shaaban is leading the way in procedures like fetoscopic spina bifida repair — a groundbreaking surgery performed before birth that protects both mom and baby while opening the door to brighter futures.