Wisconsin asthma death lawsuit; family sues Walgreens, Optum Rx
A Wisconsin couple is suing Walgreens and a pharmacy benefits management company, alleging their son died because he couldn't afford a $500 spike in his asthma medication.
A Wisconsin couple is suing Walgreens and a pharmacy benefits management company, alleging their son died because he couldn't afford a $500 spike in his asthma medication.
Early detection can be life-saving in a battle with lung cancer
February marks National Cancer Prevention Month, and this year, the American Lung Association is working with a local survivor John Anderson III to bring awareness on lung cancer screening
February marks National Cancer Prevention Month, and this year, the American Lung Association is working with a local survivor John Anderson III to bring awareness on lung cancer screening
Northwestern surgeons using fridge to save lives
A lung transplant used to be a race against time. Now, a fridge is buying doctors more of it.
A lung transplant used to be a race against time. Now, a fridge is buying doctors more of it.
How tariffs could impact the costs of vital medications
A potential trade war raises concerns about driving-up the costs of vital medications.
A potential trade war raises concerns about driving-up the costs of vital medications.
Northwestern Medicine considered top place for lung transplants
Northwestern Medicine officials said it's all thanks to new technology.
Northwestern Medicine officials said it's all thanks to new technology.
New Illinois bill would give parents final say on psychotropic drugs for kids
An Illinois lawmaker is pushing a new bill that would ensure parents have the final say before their kids are prescribed psychotropic medications.
An Illinois lawmaker is pushing a new bill that would ensure parents have the final say before their kids are prescribed psychotropic medications.
Chicago children's hospital 'reviewing' transgender services for minors after Trump order
Last week, President Donald Trump took executive action on gender affirming care, specifically protecting children from irreversible chemical and surgical procedures.
Last week, President Donald Trump took executive action on gender affirming care, specifically protecting children from irreversible chemical and surgical procedures.
New spine surgery technology frees Indiana woman from years of back pain
Augmented reality-assisted spine surgery restored Diana Little-Day’s ability to stand and live pain-free after five years of debilitating scoliosis-related pain and failed procedures.
Augmented reality-assisted spine surgery restored Diana Little-Day’s ability to stand and live pain-free after five years of debilitating scoliosis-related pain and failed procedures.
Augmented reality spine surgery gives Indiana woman her life back
After five years of debilitating pain and multiple failed surgeries, an Indiana woman finally found relief through a groundbreaking augmented reality spine procedure performed at Northwestern Medicine.
After five years of debilitating pain and multiple failed surgeries, an Indiana woman finally found relief through a groundbreaking augmented reality spine procedure performed at Northwestern Medicine.
Did Trump freeze food stamps (SNAP), Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid?
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's attempt to pause funding for federal grants and loans. But are food stamps (SNAP), Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid safe?
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's attempt to pause funding for federal grants and loans. But are food stamps (SNAP), Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid safe?
Illinois Walgreens clinics run by Advocate Health set to close
Advocate Health Care is preparing to shut down its in-store clinics across Illinois next week.
Advocate Health Care is preparing to shut down its in-store clinics across Illinois next week.
Illinois Walgreens clinics run by Advocate Health shutting down
Advocate Health Care is preparing to shut down its in-store clinics across Illinois next week.
Advocate Health Care is preparing to shut down its in-store clinics across Illinois next week.
Some Illinois lawmakers pushing for prescription drug affordability board
State lawmakers are pushing for the creation of a drug affordability board to help our communities.
State lawmakers are pushing for the creation of a drug affordability board to help our communities.
States report Medicaid outage amid federal funding drama
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's freeze on federal grants and loans that could total trillions of dollars.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's freeze on federal grants and loans that could total trillions of dollars.
Pfizer to pay nearly $60M over kickbacks for migraine drug once promoted by Lady Gaga
The pharmaceutical giant Pfizer will pay nearly $60 million to resolve charges that a company it acquired paid kickbacks over a migraine drug.
The pharmaceutical giant Pfizer will pay nearly $60 million to resolve charges that a company it acquired paid kickbacks over a migraine drug.
Alabama woman becomes longest living recipient of pig organ transplant
Towana Looney, an Alabama woman who received a gene-edited pig kidney transplant, has surpassed two months post-surgery, making her the longest living recipient of such a transplant.
Towana Looney, an Alabama woman who received a gene-edited pig kidney transplant, has surpassed two months post-surgery, making her the longest living recipient of such a transplant.
UnitedHealthcare names new CEO following Brian Thompson killing
UnitedHealthcare named Tim Noel as the company's new CEO on Thursday after the former one, Brian Thompson, was killed in Manhattan in December.
UnitedHealthcare named Tim Noel as the company's new CEO on Thursday after the former one, Brian Thompson, was killed in Manhattan in December.
Planned Parenthood of Illinois closing 4 health centers, including one in Chicago
Planned Parenthood of Illinois (PPIL) is closing four health centers across the state, including one in Chicago.
Planned Parenthood of Illinois (PPIL) is closing four health centers across the state, including one in Chicago.
Planned Parenthood of Illinois closing 4 health centers across the state
Planned Parenthood of Illinois (PPIL) is closing four health centers across the state.
Planned Parenthood of Illinois (PPIL) is closing four health centers across the state.
What to know about hormone testing
How do you know if it's time to get your hormones tested and checked? Dr. Shikha Jain breaks it down.
How do you know if it's time to get your hormones tested and checked? Dr. Shikha Jain breaks it down.