Thousands of Illinois residents to have medical debt erased; Will County sees highest relief numbers
Illinois residents will soon start receiving notifications that their medical debts have been erased as part of the state’s Medical Debt Relief Pilot Program, which has relieved more than $72 million in debt for 52,745 residents.
Illinois residents will soon start receiving notifications that their medical debts have been erased as part of the state’s Medical Debt Relief Pilot Program, which has relieved more than $72 million in debt for 52,745 residents.
Experimental diabetes treatment helps Chicago woman go off insulin
A Chicago woman who has struggled with Type 1 diabetes since childhood is now off insulin, thanks to doctors at the University of Chicago.
A Chicago woman who has struggled with Type 1 diabetes since childhood is now off insulin, thanks to doctors at the University of Chicago.
Chicago woman go off insulin after experimental diabetes treatment
A Chicago woman who has struggled with Type 1 diabetes since childhood is now off insulin, thanks to doctors at the University of Chicago.
A Chicago woman who has struggled with Type 1 diabetes since childhood is now off insulin, thanks to doctors at the University of Chicago.
Young surgeon-to-be gets surprise visit from Chicago doctor
A six-year-old boy from Tennessee is already setting his sights on a career as a thoracic surgeon. Luke Bucciarelli got to meet his hero, Northwestern Medicine surgeon Dr. Sam Kim.
A six-year-old boy from Tennessee is already setting his sights on a career as a thoracic surgeon. Luke Bucciarelli got to meet his hero, Northwestern Medicine surgeon Dr. Sam Kim.
Medicare premiums increasing in 2025
Medicare’s premium increase for Part B in 2025 outpaces both inflation and the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
Medicare’s premium increase for Part B in 2025 outpaces both inflation and the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
'I did it my way': Chicago veteran honors father with preserved tattoo after heart surgery
This Veterans Day, a Chicago veteran is especially grateful, not only for his new heart but also for a small but meaningful act of kindness that kept his father’s memory alive.
This Veterans Day, a Chicago veteran is especially grateful, not only for his new heart but also for a small but meaningful act of kindness that kept his father’s memory alive.
Chicago veteran celebrates life-saving heart transplant and meaningful tattoo tribute
This Veterans Day, a Chicago veteran is especially grateful, not only for his new heart but also for a small but meaningful act of kindness that kept his father?s memory alive.
This Veterans Day, a Chicago veteran is especially grateful, not only for his new heart but also for a small but meaningful act of kindness that kept his father?s memory alive.
Abortion laws by state
Abortion was on the ballot in 10 states this year, bringing more changes to the patchwork of state abortion laws following the end of Roe v. Wade. Here's where abortion laws stand in each state.
Abortion was on the ballot in 10 states this year, bringing more changes to the patchwork of state abortion laws following the end of Roe v. Wade. Here's where abortion laws stand in each state.
FDA wants to pull decongestant found in many cold, allergy medicines
The FDA is proposing the removal of phenylephrine, a popular nasal decongestant, in oral form from over-the-counter use. Here’s why.
The FDA is proposing the removal of phenylephrine, a popular nasal decongestant, in oral form from over-the-counter use. Here’s why.
Chicago doctor discusses link between sugar and chronic illness
A new study revealed that reducing sugar in the first two years of a child's life can reduce the risk of chronic illness in adulthood.
A new study revealed that reducing sugar in the first two years of a child's life can reduce the risk of chronic illness in adulthood.
Whooping cough cases on the rise in children
Whooping cough and walking pneumonia can begin by looking like a regular cold. Doctor Taylor Heald Sargent with Lurie Children's Hospital points out the warning signs.
Whooping cough and walking pneumonia can begin by looking like a regular cold. Doctor Taylor Heald Sargent with Lurie Children's Hospital points out the warning signs.
Across America: Failed vasectomy leads to lawsuit
These are today's top stories from across America.
These are today's top stories from across America.
American Lung Association offering lung screenings to Illinois residents
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month.
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month.
Murdoch Children's Research Institute launches new program to find cures for childhood heart disease
Childhood heart disease is one of the leading causes of infant mortality. The Murdoch Children's Research Institute in Australia is launching a global research program to identify new treatments.
Childhood heart disease is one of the leading causes of infant mortality. The Murdoch Children's Research Institute in Australia is launching a global research program to identify new treatments.
How to stay healthy during cold and flu season
The CDC says hand washing can prevent about 30 percent of gastro-related sicknesses and about 20 percent of respiratory infections.
The CDC says hand washing can prevent about 30 percent of gastro-related sicknesses and about 20 percent of respiratory infections.
Olympic gymnast Suni Lee opens up about kidney disease diagnosis
Olympic Gold Medalist Suni Lee has teamed up with the American Kidney Fund to bring awareness to the risk of kidney disease after her own diagnosis in 2023.
Olympic Gold Medalist Suni Lee has teamed up with the American Kidney Fund to bring awareness to the risk of kidney disease after her own diagnosis in 2023.
Breast cancer vaccine might change everything for women
A breast cancer vaccine is in the early stages of development, and it could be life changing for women.
A breast cancer vaccine is in the early stages of development, and it could be life changing for women.
Bears double down to support breast cancer awareness with Advocate Health Care
The Chicago Bears are teaming up with Advocate Health Care to help raise awareness in the fight against breast cancer.
The Chicago Bears are teaming up with Advocate Health Care to help raise awareness in the fight against breast cancer.
Biden administration proposes making over-the-counter birth control free, including condoms
Private health insurance would fully cover over-the-counter birth control methods, such as condoms, the "morning after" pill, and daily oral contraceptives under a newly-proposed rule.
Private health insurance would fully cover over-the-counter birth control methods, such as condoms, the "morning after" pill, and daily oral contraceptives under a newly-proposed rule.
Lurie Children's Hospital celebrates record year for pediatric transplants
Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago has reached a remarkable milestone, celebrating a record number of pediatric transplants over the last year.
Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago has reached a remarkable milestone, celebrating a record number of pediatric transplants over the last year.