Illinois health officials urging universal masking in healthcare settings amid uptick in respiratory illnesses
Illinois public health officials are urging all healthcare settings to prioritize mask usage amid a spike in respiratory illnesses.
Illinois public health officials are urging all healthcare settings to prioritize mask usage amid a spike in respiratory illnesses.
SmileDirectClub shuts down 'effective immediately,' leaving customers in limbo
SmileDirectClub announced the closure on its website after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September.
SmileDirectClub announced the closure on its website after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September.
Doctors say AI is a 'game-changer' for number 1 killer of Americans
Heart disease is responsible for one in five American deaths.
Heart disease is responsible for one in five American deaths.
FDA approves groundbreaking CRISPR-based gene therapies for sickle cell disease
The Food and Drug Administration announced its approval of the first genetic therapy treatment for sickle cell disease, utilizing the gene-editing tool CRISPR.
The Food and Drug Administration announced its approval of the first genetic therapy treatment for sickle cell disease, utilizing the gene-editing tool CRISPR.
Breakthrough sickle cell gene therapy treatments approved by FDA
The breakthrough sickle cell treatment is the first approved therapy based on CRISPR, the gene editing tool that won its inventors the Nobel Prize in 2020.
The breakthrough sickle cell treatment is the first approved therapy based on CRISPR, the gene editing tool that won its inventors the Nobel Prize in 2020.
Artificial Intelligence making a difference in health care industry
Artificial Intelligence is quickly becoming a big part of the health care industry. Lauren Simonetti has a look at how AI is being used to detect medical issues and conditions, such as seizures and cancer.
Artificial Intelligence is quickly becoming a big part of the health care industry. Lauren Simonetti has a look at how AI is being used to detect medical issues and conditions, such as seizures and cancer.
Congress weighs in on drug shortage
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are asking tough questions about why there's a national shortage of some of the most common drugs on the market.
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are asking tough questions about why there's a national shortage of some of the most common drugs on the market.
Experts warn of hidden dangers while decorating for the holidays
Experts are highlighting some of the dangers of climbing ladders while decorating this holiday season.
Experts are highlighting some of the dangers of climbing ladders while decorating this holiday season.
Preventing the tripledemic: Health officials warn of surge of COVID, RSV and Flu during holidays
Health officials are warning people reuniting with family this holiday season about the proliferance of illnesses spreading this winter.
Health officials are warning people reuniting with family this holiday season about the proliferance of illnesses spreading this winter.
Combatting mental health struggles during the holidays
The magic of the holidays doesn't come without some stress.
The magic of the holidays doesn't come without some stress.
Bad sinuses making the rounds this December
If your sinuses are feeling all clogged up this winter, you're not alone. A lot of people across the country are experiences long lasting cold symptoms that are hampering their holiday spirit
If your sinuses are feeling all clogged up this winter, you're not alone. A lot of people across the country are experiences long lasting cold symptoms that are hampering their holiday spirit
'Tripledemic': Respiratory illnesses surge across US
Doctors say respiratory illnesses are surging around the country, particularly in young kids.
Doctors say respiratory illnesses are surging around the country, particularly in young kids.
70 percent of women aren't getting the right type of health care: expert
A new book is shining light on women's health care.
A new book is shining light on women's health care.
US health officials monitor mysterious respiratory illness
A mysterious respiratory Illinois is affecting children throughout China and leading to packed hospitals. US health officials are on alert as some states report cases of "white lung syndrome," a type of pneumonia.
A mysterious respiratory Illinois is affecting children throughout China and leading to packed hospitals. US health officials are on alert as some states report cases of "white lung syndrome," a type of pneumonia.
Cases of Whooping Cough on the rise in children
The most a risk for Pertussis, or Whooping Couch, are children under 6 months. It is a highly contagious respiratory tract infection that can cause serious illness in people of all ages.
The most a risk for Pertussis, or Whooping Couch, are children under 6 months. It is a highly contagious respiratory tract infection that can cause serious illness in people of all ages.
Illinois medical school makes history with FDA-cleared hologram tech for patient treatment
The Carle Illinois College of Medicine at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is the first in the world to use hologram technology to treat patients. It’s called MediView XR and it was just cleared by the Food and Drug Administration.
The Carle Illinois College of Medicine at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is the first in the world to use hologram technology to treat patients. It’s called MediView XR and it was just cleared by the Food and Drug Administration.
Carle Illinois College of Medicine makes history with FDA-cleared hologram tech for patient treatment
The Carle Illinois College of Medicine at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is the first in the world to use hologram technology to treat patients. It?s called MediView XR and it was just cleared by the Food and Drug Administration.
The Carle Illinois College of Medicine at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is the first in the world to use hologram technology to treat patients. It?s called MediView XR and it was just cleared by the Food and Drug Administration.
Loretto Hospital celebrates patient's 100th birthday while unveiling Outpatient Physical Therapy Unit
Loretto Hospital in Chicago commemorated a significant moment on Wednesday, inaugurating its state-of-the-art Outpatient Physical Therapy Unit and celebrating the 100th birthday of a remarkable patient.
Loretto Hospital in Chicago commemorated a significant moment on Wednesday, inaugurating its state-of-the-art Outpatient Physical Therapy Unit and celebrating the 100th birthday of a remarkable patient.
Loretto Hospital celebrates patient's 100th birthday and more
Loretto Hospital in Chicago commemorated a significant moment on Wednesday, inaugurating its state-of-the-art Outpatient Physical Therapy Unit and celebrating the 100th birthday of a remarkable patient.
Loretto Hospital in Chicago commemorated a significant moment on Wednesday, inaugurating its state-of-the-art Outpatient Physical Therapy Unit and celebrating the 100th birthday of a remarkable patient.
Ronald McDonald House provides life-changing support to families in need
The Ronald McDonald House of Chicago provides families with a home away from home while their loved ones receive medical care in the city. The charity not only provides shelter, but nutritious meals, support services and education programs for siblings missing school.
The Ronald McDonald House of Chicago provides families with a home away from home while their loved ones receive medical care in the city. The charity not only provides shelter, but nutritious meals, support services and education programs for siblings missing school.



















