February is Heart Health Month: Experts urge action to prevent heart disease
Dr. Mihaela Stacu of Sinai Chicago discusses the risks of heart disease in Illinois, the impact of nutrition and outreach, and steps residents can take to protect their heart health.
Dr. Mihaela Stacu of Sinai Chicago discusses the risks of heart disease in Illinois, the impact of nutrition and outreach, and steps residents can take to protect their heart health.
New study raises concerns about malnutrition risks linked to GLP-1 weight loss drugs
An Australian study warns that some patients on GLP-1 medications may face nutrient deficiencies, prompting experts to share guidance on safe use, prevention, and best practices.
An Australian study warns that some patients on GLP-1 medications may face nutrient deficiencies, prompting experts to share guidance on safe use, prevention, and best practices.
Illinois joins WHO outbreak network after Trump admin pulls public health funding
Illinois health director Dr. Sameer Vohra explains the impact of lost federal funding, why the state is partnering with the World Health Organization’s global outbreak network, and what it means for public health moving forward.
Illinois health director Dr. Sameer Vohra explains the impact of lost federal funding, why the state is partnering with the World Health Organization’s global outbreak network, and what it means for public health moving forward.
Doctor explains why sleep matters for heart health
Cardiologist Dr. Saagar Sanghvi discusses how much sleep adults need, what happens to the body during rest and why poor sleep — including disorders like sleep apnea — can take a toll on heart health.
Cardiologist Dr. Saagar Sanghvi discusses how much sleep adults need, what happens to the body during rest and why poor sleep — including disorders like sleep apnea — can take a toll on heart health.
Illinois to lose $587M due to Trump’s budget bill, pay more for SNAP benefits, report says
Illinois is set to lose more than $500 million in federal funding due to Trump's budget bill, according to a new report.
Illinois is set to lose more than $500 million in federal funding due to Trump's budget bill, according to a new report.
Experts highlight women’s heart health for National Wear Red Day
A Northwestern Medicine cardiologist explains the warning signs of heart attacks in women and shares tips for monitoring key health numbers to protect cardiovascular health.
A Northwestern Medicine cardiologist explains the warning signs of heart attacks in women and shares tips for monitoring key health numbers to protect cardiovascular health.
How one Illinois family changed newborn screening nationwide
The parents of Amelia Myers share how their daughter’s fight with a rare genetic disease led Illinois to become the first state to screen newborns for it—and how her legacy is saving lives even after her passing.
The parents of Amelia Myers share how their daughter’s fight with a rare genetic disease led Illinois to become the first state to screen newborns for it—and how her legacy is saving lives even after her passing.
New imaging technology spots hidden cancer
A Chicago doctor is using new FDA-approved technology that makes cancer cells glow during surgery. Here's how it works.
A Chicago doctor is using new FDA-approved technology that makes cancer cells glow during surgery. Here's how it works.
New tech to combat lung cancer
A Chicago doctor is using new FDA-approved technology that makes cancer cells glow during surgery.
A Chicago doctor is using new FDA-approved technology that makes cancer cells glow during surgery.
Health care costs could decide the midterms, new poll suggests | ChicagoLIVE
Health care costs top Americans’ economic worries and are expected to play a major role in the upcoming midterm elections, according to a new KFF Health poll.
Health care costs top Americans’ economic worries and are expected to play a major role in the upcoming midterm elections, according to a new KFF Health poll.
Thousands of cholesterol drug bottles recalled nationwide over manufacturing defects
Tens of thousands of bottles of cholesterol medication have been recalled nationwide over manufacturing and quality issues that could impact the drug’s potency.
Tens of thousands of bottles of cholesterol medication have been recalled nationwide over manufacturing and quality issues that could impact the drug’s potency.
Rush Medical Center tests Apple Vision Pro to help detect colon cancer
Doctors in Chicago are testing immersive technology as part of a new clinical trial that could change how colon cancer is detected—and potentially expand to hospitals nationwide.
Doctors in Chicago are testing immersive technology as part of a new clinical trial that could change how colon cancer is detected—and potentially expand to hospitals nationwide.
Rush Medical Center tests Apple Vision Pro to help detect colon cancer
Doctors in Chicago are testing immersive technology as part of a new clinical trial that could change how colon cancer is detected—and potentially expand to hospitals nationwide.
Doctors in Chicago are testing immersive technology as part of a new clinical trial that could change how colon cancer is detected—and potentially expand to hospitals nationwide.
Lurie Children’s announces new hospital planned for Downers Grove
Dr. Thomas Shanley, president and CEO of Lurie Children’s Hospital, joins us to discuss plans for a new Downers Grove facility, what services it will offer families, why the western suburbs were chosen, and what’s next for the hospital’s continued growth.
Dr. Thomas Shanley, president and CEO of Lurie Children’s Hospital, joins us to discuss plans for a new Downers Grove facility, what services it will offer families, why the western suburbs were chosen, and what’s next for the hospital’s continued growth.
Nipah virus concern grows overseas as airports step up screening
An infectious disease expert explains what the Nipah virus is, how it spreads, the symptoms to watch for, and whether this emerging outbreak poses any real risk to the U.S.
An infectious disease expert explains what the Nipah virus is, how it spreads, the symptoms to watch for, and whether this emerging outbreak poses any real risk to the U.S.
Lurie Children’s plans new pediatric hospital in Downers Grove | ChicagoLIVE
Lurie Children’s Hospital is beginning plans on a new pediatric hospital in the Downers Grove area. This facility would be the first inpatient hospital outside of downtown Chicago.
Lurie Children’s Hospital is beginning plans on a new pediatric hospital in the Downers Grove area. This facility would be the first inpatient hospital outside of downtown Chicago.
Illinois taking action as sexual assault survivors face ER delays
More than 400,000 people experience sexual violence in the U.S. each year, but many survivors face delays or are turned away from emergency rooms that lack specially trained nurses. A Unit 32 special report examines the nationwide shortage of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners, the impact on survivors, and how new Illinois laws aim to improve access to timely, trauma-informed care.
More than 400,000 people experience sexual violence in the U.S. each year, but many survivors face delays or are turned away from emergency rooms that lack specially trained nurses. A Unit 32 special report examines the nationwide shortage of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners, the impact on survivors, and how new Illinois laws aim to improve access to timely, trauma-informed care.
Illinois taking action as sexual assault survivors face ER delays
More than 400,000 people experience sexual violence in the U.S. each year, but many survivors face delays or are turned away from emergency rooms that lack specially trained nurses. A Unit 32 special report examines the nationwide shortage of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners, the impact on survivors, and how new Illinois laws aim to improve access to timely, trauma-informed care.
More than 400,000 people experience sexual violence in the U.S. each year, but many survivors face delays or are turned away from emergency rooms that lack specially trained nurses. A Unit 32 special report examines the nationwide shortage of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners, the impact on survivors, and how new Illinois laws aim to improve access to timely, trauma-informed care.
Confused about child vaccines? What Illinois and the AAP recommend now
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a new law allowing the Illinois Department of Public Health to create its own childhood vaccine guidelines following changes at the federal level. At the same time, the American Academy of Pediatrics released alternative recommendations. Dr. Marielle J. Fricchione of Rush University Medical Center joins us to explain what has changed.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a new law allowing the Illinois Department of Public Health to create its own childhood vaccine guidelines following changes at the federal level. At the same time, the American Academy of Pediatrics released alternative recommendations. Dr. Marielle J. Fricchione of Rush University Medical Center joins us to explain what has changed.
Illinois pediatricians break from new federal vaccine guidance—what parents need to know
An Illinois-based pediatric group charts its own vaccine recommendations as federal guidance shifts, and a Lurie Children’s expert explains what this means for parents navigating the changes.
An Illinois-based pediatric group charts its own vaccine recommendations as federal guidance shifts, and a Lurie Children’s expert explains what this means for parents navigating the changes.