Blood donations reach 20-year low causing national shortage, Red Cross says
The American Red Cross says it is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the number of people donating hits a 20-year low.
The American Red Cross says it is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the number of people donating hits a 20-year low.
Chicago's COVID-19 risk level rises to 'Medium'
The Chicago Department of Public Health has raised the COVID-19 risk level from “Low" to “Medium" for the first time in a year, citing a surge in hospitalizations.
The Chicago Department of Public Health has raised the COVID-19 risk level from “Low" to “Medium" for the first time in a year, citing a surge in hospitalizations.
Chicago's COVID-19 risk level rises
The Chicago Department of Public Health has raised the COVID-19 risk level from ?Low" to ?Medium" for the first time in a year, citing a surge in hospitalizations.
The Chicago Department of Public Health has raised the COVID-19 risk level from ?Low" to ?Medium" for the first time in a year, citing a surge in hospitalizations.
Mask mandates making a comeback at Chicago area hospitals
Some hospitals are now reinstating mask mandates as respiratory infections are on the rise.
Some hospitals are now reinstating mask mandates as respiratory infections are on the rise.
COVID-19 hospitalizations on the rise amid new variant
Based on the CDC's latest data released on Dec. 23, just over 29,000 Americans were hospitalized with COVID-19 and health experts attribute that increase to a new variant.
Based on the CDC's latest data released on Dec. 23, just over 29,000 Americans were hospitalized with COVID-19 and health experts attribute that increase to a new variant.
Covid, flu, RSV warning
New CDC data shows respiratory virus activity is high and rising across the United States, causing huge spikes in flu, RSV, and COVID-19.
New CDC data shows respiratory virus activity is high and rising across the United States, causing huge spikes in flu, RSV, and COVID-19.
Chicago-area hospitals reinstate mask requirements amid rise in illnesses
Some Chicago-area hospitals and health facilities are reinstating masking requirements as respiratory infections rise.
Some Chicago-area hospitals and health facilities are reinstating masking requirements as respiratory infections rise.
Chicago hospitals reinstate mask requirements
Some Chicago area hospitals and health facilities are reinstating masking requirements as respiratory infections rise.
Some Chicago area hospitals and health facilities are reinstating masking requirements as respiratory infections rise.
Harmful Ozempic side effects come into focus
New weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are pretty popular but they come with a warning from both health experts and patients. One man said he found out the hard way when Ozempic sent him to the hospital.
New weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are pretty popular but they come with a warning from both health experts and patients. One man said he found out the hard way when Ozempic sent him to the hospital.
Mask mandates begin to return
The latest COVID variant, "JN.1" is now driving nearly half of all COVID infections, according to the CDC. And now some major health systems across the country are bringing back their mask mandates as well.
The latest COVID variant, "JN.1" is now driving nearly half of all COVID infections, according to the CDC. And now some major health systems across the country are bringing back their mask mandates as well.
Popular asthma inhaler discontinued
One of the nation's most popular inhaler medications is being discontinued at the start of the new year. It will be replaced by the medication's generic form. Problem is, some insurance providers don't cover that version.
One of the nation's most popular inhaler medications is being discontinued at the start of the new year. It will be replaced by the medication's generic form. Problem is, some insurance providers don't cover that version.
Asthma inhaler to be discontinued in January – here's what patients should know
Manufacturer GSK announced earlier this year that it’s discontinuing its branded inhaler Flovent HFA and Flovent Diskus on Dec. 31, and introduced “authorized" generic versions.
Manufacturer GSK announced earlier this year that it’s discontinuing its branded inhaler Flovent HFA and Flovent Diskus on Dec. 31, and introduced “authorized" generic versions.
UChicago Medicine develops Latino Transplant Program
A Latino Transplant Program has been developed at University of Chicago Medicine.
A Latino Transplant Program has been developed at University of Chicago Medicine.
2023 year in health review
Here are your top health stories for 2023.
Here are your top health stories for 2023.
Santa visits patients at Chicago hospital
Santa Claus saved the best for last this Christmas!
Santa Claus saved the best for last this Christmas!
Tips on keeping up with your heart health
A major factor of heart attacks is stress.
A major factor of heart attacks is stress.
Fake Ozempic shots are being sold through legitimate sources, FDA warns
Five illnesses have been linked to the fake Ozempic shots, the FDA said.
Five illnesses have been linked to the fake Ozempic shots, the FDA said.
Chicago doctor weighs in on RSV shot for infants
In the midst of cold and flu season, a new shot is intended to help our youngest population fight off RSV.
In the midst of cold and flu season, a new shot is intended to help our youngest population fight off RSV.
COVID-19 cases on the rise, CDC says
Just in time for holiday gatherings, COVID-19 is on the rise again. The CDC is warning all Americans to be on the look out for the latest and fastest growing variant, JN.1.
Just in time for holiday gatherings, COVID-19 is on the rise again. The CDC is warning all Americans to be on the look out for the latest and fastest growing variant, JN.1.
Heart attacks spike during the winter holidays
The cold weather mixed with the stress the holiday season leads to an increase in heart attacks this time of year, experts say. Dr. Shikha Jain with UI Health discuses heart attack symptoms to look out for.
The cold weather mixed with the stress the holiday season leads to an increase in heart attacks this time of year, experts say. Dr. Shikha Jain with UI Health discuses heart attack symptoms to look out for.