Chicago protesters rally as Supreme Court weighs fate of abortion pill mifepristone
The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday on the abortion pill mifepristone and whether easier access to it should remain in place.
Pig kidney transplanted into man in surgical first
It’s the first time a genetically modified pig kidney has been transplanted into a living person.
Duckworth advocates for reproductive rights, IVF
Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth is fighting for reproductive rights, speaking before the Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.
Pritzker signs executive order to enhance access to groundbreaking therapies
Gov. J.B. Pritzker took action Monday by signing an executive order aimed at establishing a framework to finance and enhance access to groundbreaking therapies and medications, such as the recently endorsed gene therapies for sickle cell disease.
Match Day: Northwestern med students discover future residencies
Graduating medical students from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine have learned their residency placements for the next three to seven years.
Lurie Children's Hospital continues restoration efforts following January cyberattack
Lurie Children's Hospital is still working to restore their systems following a cyberattack in January.
Northwestern Hospital becomes first in Illinois to offer FDA-approved AFib treatment
Northwestern Hospital has become the first medical facility in Illinois to offer a groundbreaking new treatment for atrial fibrillation (AFib).
New Illinois health insurance proposal would ban 'junk insurance' and 'step therapy'
The Healthcare Protection Act (HPA) seeks to prohibit step therapy, eliminate prior authorization for crisis mental health care, enhance network adequacy and curb unchecked rate hikes for large group insurance companies.
Single LSD dose provides lasting relief from anxiety, researchers find
MM120, an LSD formulation designed to treat generalized anxiety disorder, was recently granted a breakthrough therapy designation by the FDA.
Measles exposure alert issued by Cook County Health following confirmed cases in Chicago
Cook County Health is alerting patients and visitors to potential measles exposures within its facilities following confirmation of two measles cases in Chicago.