New study shines light on cancer risk factors
A new study is out, looking at how we can decrease our risk for cancer by changing unhealthy habits
A new study is out, looking at how we can decrease our risk for cancer by changing unhealthy habits
Rare surgery gives man his voice back
Being able to speak using our voice is something many people can take for granted.
Being able to speak using our voice is something many people can take for granted.
Pritzker signs 'Healthcare Protection Act' into law
Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the new Healthcare Protection Act (HPA) into law on Wednesday, aiming to significantly improve healthcare services for Illinois residents.
Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the new Healthcare Protection Act (HPA) into law on Wednesday, aiming to significantly improve healthcare services for Illinois residents.
Illinois governor signs 'Healthcare Protection Act' into law
Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the new Healthcare Protection Act (HPA) into law on Wednesday, aiming to significantly improve healthcare services for Illinois residents.
Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the new Healthcare Protection Act (HPA) into law on Wednesday, aiming to significantly improve healthcare services for Illinois residents.
Most Johns Hopkins medical students will no longer pay tuition
Most medical students at Johns Hopkins University will no longer pay tuition, and many will also have their living expenses and fees covered, too.
Most medical students at Johns Hopkins University will no longer pay tuition, and many will also have their living expenses and fees covered, too.
FDA approves Eli Lilly's Alzheimer's drug that can modestly slow disease
Eli Lilly's Kisunla is the second treatment available in the U.S. that has been shown in trials to modestly slow a decline in memory.
Eli Lilly's Kisunla is the second treatment available in the U.S. that has been shown in trials to modestly slow a decline in memory.
Howard Brown to lay off staff amid budget shortfall
The Chicago-based LGBTQ+ healthcare provider said it would lay off more than 40 employees by Aug. 30, 2024.
The Chicago-based LGBTQ+ healthcare provider said it would lay off more than 40 employees by Aug. 30, 2024.
Howard Brown to lay off staff this summer amid budget shortfall
Howard Brown, a prominent Chicago-based LGBTQ+ healthcare provider, announced it would lay off approximately 7% of its workforce amid financial challenges.
Howard Brown, a prominent Chicago-based LGBTQ+ healthcare provider, announced it would lay off approximately 7% of its workforce amid financial challenges.
Northwestern launches first-of-its-kind clinical program for gay men
Dr. Channa Amarasekera from Northwestern Medicine talks about their new program to improve urologic care for patients who are gay and bisexual.
Dr. Channa Amarasekera from Northwestern Medicine talks about their new program to improve urologic care for patients who are gay and bisexual.
Why it's not good to drink alcohol while flying or before a flight
Before boarding your next long flight, you might want to reconsider ordering that drink to relax or fall asleep. This is especially for people with risk factors for certain conditions, or heart and lung disease.
Before boarding your next long flight, you might want to reconsider ordering that drink to relax or fall asleep. This is especially for people with risk factors for certain conditions, or heart and lung disease.
Northwestern Medicine performs first awake kidney transplant
Imagine undergoing a life-saving kidney transplant and being awake the entire time.
Imagine undergoing a life-saving kidney transplant and being awake the entire time.
Chicago hospital performs first awake kidney transplant
Imagine undergoing a life-saving kidney transplant and being awake the entire time.
Imagine undergoing a life-saving kidney transplant and being awake the entire time.
Illinois faces summer blood donation shortage
Versiti Blood Center of Illinois is in desperate need of blood donations as their supply continues to decrease during the summer.
Versiti Blood Center of Illinois is in desperate need of blood donations as their supply continues to decrease during the summer.
Haymarket lawsuit against Itasca faces intervention by U.S. Attorney’s Office
The U.S. Attorney’s Office is seeking to intervene in a pending lawsuit against the city of Itasca after the village rejected plans for a specialized addiction treatment facility.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office is seeking to intervene in a pending lawsuit against the city of Itasca after the village rejected plans for a specialized addiction treatment facility.
How chlorine affects your skin
Kids leap into the pool without much care but for some of us there is concern about what that chlorinated water will do to our hair and skin. FOX's Deena Centofanti has what you need to know.
Kids leap into the pool without much care but for some of us there is concern about what that chlorinated water will do to our hair and skin. FOX's Deena Centofanti has what you need to know.
Best ways to cool down your body during a heat wave
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health talks about the healthiest ways to cool down your body during times of extreme heat.
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health talks about the healthiest ways to cool down your body during times of extreme heat.
Health care professionals work to support family of stroke victims
Unexpected challenges can arise when a loved one suffers a stroke. A stroke can impair a person's ability to communicate and navigating that new normal often falls to family members.
Unexpected challenges can arise when a loved one suffers a stroke. A stroke can impair a person's ability to communicate and navigating that new normal often falls to family members.
Duckworth, Dem senators call out conservative agenda on reproductive rights
Six Democratic senators outlined Project 2025, a conservative led agenda that details a plan to fire federal employees that oppose conservative beliefs, including reproductive rights.
Six Democratic senators outlined Project 2025, a conservative led agenda that details a plan to fire federal employees that oppose conservative beliefs, including reproductive rights.
Healthcare company execs arrested for running $100M online Adderall scheme
The founder-CEO and clinical president of a digital health company have been arrested and charged for their part in a multi-million-dollar scheme to give people easy access to Adderall and other restricted drugs, among other crimes.
The founder-CEO and clinical president of a digital health company have been arrested and charged for their part in a multi-million-dollar scheme to give people easy access to Adderall and other restricted drugs, among other crimes.
Reaction in Chicago to Supreme Court mifepristone ruling: 'chemical warfare against the unborn'
Reactions to the ruling are divided. A rally by pro-choice groups is planned on Thursday at Federal Plaza, likely to draw pro-life advocates as well.
Reactions to the ruling are divided. A rally by pro-choice groups is planned on Thursday at Federal Plaza, likely to draw pro-life advocates as well.