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.
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.
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.
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.
Mangione is the 26-year-old facing charges tied to the death of Brian Thompson, the former CEO of UnitedHealthcare.
How junk food is wrecking your cardiovascular health
A new study is raising serious red flags about ultra-processed foods?linking them to millions of premature deaths worldwide.
A new study is raising serious red flags about ultra-processed foods?linking them to millions of premature deaths worldwide.
Latest cancer research breakthroughs announced in Chicago
Some incredible advancements in cancer research and care are being announced this week in Chicago. The American Association for Cancer Research is wrapping up their annual meeting, and doctors from around the country are in the Windy City.
Some incredible advancements in cancer research and care are being announced this week in Chicago. The American Association for Cancer Research is wrapping up their annual meeting, and doctors from around the country are in the Windy City.
New weight-loss drug shows promise
Weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Zepbound and Wegovy are surging in popularity. Now, a new pill from Eli Lilly has taken a major step forward.
Weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Zepbound and Wegovy are surging in popularity. Now, a new pill from Eli Lilly has taken a major step forward.
Saving fertility during cancer: One woman?s journey and the procedure helping others
It's Fertility Awareness Month and doctors are raising awareness about a minimally invasive procedure to protect your ovaries.
It's Fertility Awareness Month and doctors are raising awareness about a minimally invasive procedure to protect your ovaries.
Promising new blood test for detecting Alzheimer's officially launches
A new blood test that detects the pathology of Alzheimer's disease has officially launched.
A new blood test that detects the pathology of Alzheimer's disease has officially launched.
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.
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.
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.
Shriners Children’s Chicago is tapping into Hollywood-style technology to better connect its medical labs across the country.
Shriners Children's Chicago lab helps patients with walking
Shriners Children's Chicago is home to the largest pediatric motion analysis group in the world.
Shriners Children's Chicago is home to the largest pediatric motion analysis group in the world.
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.
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.
RFK pledges autism investigation
Robert Kennedy, Jr., is pledging to investigate what causes autism.
Robert Kennedy, Jr., is pledging to investigate what causes autism.
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.
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.
Sensitive information exposed in the incident includes health insurance information, Social Security numbers, and financial information.
Donate Life Month inspires more people to donate organs to save lives
It's National Donate Life Month and Lurie Children's is raising awareness about the importance of organ donation, especially for pediatric patients.
It's National Donate Life Month and Lurie Children's is raising awareness about the importance of organ donation, especially for pediatric patients.
Mother's kidney donation saves son’s life and inspires future donors
Lurie Children’s is highlighting the importance of organ donation through the story of a mother who donated a kidney to her son Aiden in 2021 after he was diagnosed with kidney disease.
Lurie Children’s is highlighting the importance of organ donation through the story of a mother who donated a kidney to her son Aiden in 2021 after he was diagnosed with kidney disease.
Local mom's gift of life sparks awareness to crucial organ donations
Lurie Children?s is highlighting the importance of organ donation through the story of Christine Brown, who donated a kidney to her son Aiden in 2021 after he was diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease.
Lurie Children?s is highlighting the importance of organ donation through the story of Christine Brown, who donated a kidney to her son Aiden in 2021 after he was diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease.