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.
Illinois health officials push for masks in health care facilities amid rise in infections
RSV infections and COVID-19 hospitalizations are on the rise.
RSV infections and COVID-19 hospitalizations are on the rise.
Illinois health officials push for masks in health care facilities
The CDC says vaccination rates for Influenza, coronavirus and RSV are low and respiratory illness is on the rise. The Illinois Department of Public Health is urging all people in health care facilities to wear masks.
The CDC says vaccination rates for Influenza, coronavirus and RSV are low and respiratory illness is on the rise. The Illinois Department of Public Health is urging all people in health care facilities to wear masks.
How to improve your gut health
A survey from last year found that 40% of Americans experience GI issues. Experts believe your gut drives 80% of your body's immune system. One gastroenterologist weighs in on how to keep your gut healthy.
A survey from last year found that 40% of Americans experience GI issues. Experts believe your gut drives 80% of your body's immune system. One gastroenterologist weighs in on how to keep your gut healthy.
New study raises concerns about healthcare industry removing race from clinical diagnosis
A new, first-of-its-kind study is raising concerns over the healthcare industry shifting away from using race to help diagnose and treat patients.
A new, first-of-its-kind study is raising concerns over the healthcare industry shifting away from using race to help diagnose and treat patients.
Joliet nurses turn down Ascension Healthcare's 'final offer' after months without contract
Joliet nurses asked Ascension Healthcare to return to the bargaining table after turning down their "last, best and final offer" this week.
Joliet nurses asked Ascension Healthcare to return to the bargaining table after turning down their "last, best and final offer" this week.
Illinois health officials recommend mask use amid surge in respiratory illnesses
You likely haven’t worn one for quite a while. State health officials are urging medical facilities to consider bringing back mask recommendations.
You likely haven’t worn one for quite a while. State health officials are urging medical facilities to consider bringing back mask recommendations.
Illinois health officials recommend mask use amid surge in respiratory illnesses
You likely haven?t worn one for quite a while. State health officials are urging medical facilities to consider bringing back mask recommendations.
You likely haven?t worn one for quite a while. State health officials are urging medical facilities to consider bringing back mask recommendations.