Generative AI healthcare market expected to boom in coming years
AI could next go mainstream in the health care industry, focusing on streamlining what many doctors say is the most time consuming part of their job: electronic medical records.
AI could next go mainstream in the health care industry, focusing on streamlining what many doctors say is the most time consuming part of their job: electronic medical records.
New AI-powered health app can check your vitals with selfie
Getting a check up could be as easy as snapping a picture using a new AI-powered app. Dr. Renee Dua created the app to make health care more accessible.
Getting a check up could be as easy as snapping a picture using a new AI-powered app. Dr. Renee Dua created the app to make health care more accessible.
Doctors use breast implants to save man's life after years of smoking
A monumental surgery at Northwestern Medicine saved a man's life after years of smoking.
A monumental surgery at Northwestern Medicine saved a man's life after years of smoking.
Chicago doctors use breast implants to perform successful double-lung transplant
A monumental surgery at Northwestern Medicine saved a man's life after years of smoking.
A monumental surgery at Northwestern Medicine saved a man's life after years of smoking.
Chicago doctors use breast implants to perform double-lung transplant
Doctors at Northwestern Medicine performed a successful double-lung transplant by using a breast implants to keep the patient alive. A 34-year-old needed the transplant from years of smoking.
Doctors at Northwestern Medicine performed a successful double-lung transplant by using a breast implants to keep the patient alive. A 34-year-old needed the transplant from years of smoking.
Glendale Heights installs Narcan vending machine at city hall
DuPage County is getting some extra help in the fight against the opioid epidemic.
DuPage County is getting some extra help in the fight against the opioid epidemic.
FDA approves new version of diabetes drug Mounjaro for weight loss
The Food and Drug Administration approved Zepbound, a new version of the popular diabetes treatment Mounjaro which helps dieters lose about a quarter of their body weight.
The Food and Drug Administration approved Zepbound, a new version of the popular diabetes treatment Mounjaro which helps dieters lose about a quarter of their body weight.
FDA approves Mounjaro for weight loss
The Food and Drug Administration just approved Mounjaro, a new drug for weight loss.
The Food and Drug Administration just approved Mounjaro, a new drug for weight loss.
Sharp surge in syphilis cases among US newborns sparks urgent call for testing and treatment
More than 3,700 babies were born with congenital syphilis in 2022 — 10 times more than a decade ago and a 32% increase from 2021.
More than 3,700 babies were born with congenital syphilis in 2022 — 10 times more than a decade ago and a 32% increase from 2021.
Tips for evaluating your cognitive health
Dr. John Whyte, chief medical officer of WebMD, shows off a simple home test that can help you evaluate your physical and cognitive health.
Dr. John Whyte, chief medical officer of WebMD, shows off a simple home test that can help you evaluate your physical and cognitive health.
New tech shows promise in helping doctors diagnose autism
Many parents worry about their child if they're not developing right, especially when it comes to autism, but in groundbreaking research, a device is helping doctors catch it earlier on.
Many parents worry about their child if they're not developing right, especially when it comes to autism, but in groundbreaking research, a device is helping doctors catch it earlier on.
Vaccines linked to reduced Alzheimer's risk
If you need another reason to keep up on your vaccinations, this might be the one.
If you need another reason to keep up on your vaccinations, this might be the one.
Health Watch: Gum disease and its impact on your overall health
Good oral hygiene goes beyond your teeth. Your gums also contribute to your overall health. Beth Galvin explains some of the risk factors for gum disease, and what you can do to prevent it.
Good oral hygiene goes beyond your teeth. Your gums also contribute to your overall health. Beth Galvin explains some of the risk factors for gum disease, and what you can do to prevent it.
A new RSV shot for infants is in short supply
A new shot for infants against RSV is in short supply, and U.S. health officials told doctors they should prioritize giving the drug to babies at the highest risk of severe disease.
A new shot for infants against RSV is in short supply, and U.S. health officials told doctors they should prioritize giving the drug to babies at the highest risk of severe disease.
Chicago doctors return home after setting up cancer screening program in Philippines
Local doctors are back home in Chicago from a trip to the Philippines, helping pave the way forward for better healthcare there.
Local doctors are back home in Chicago from a trip to the Philippines, helping pave the way forward for better healthcare there.
Chicago doctors return home after setting up cancer screening program in Philippines
Local doctors are back home in Chicago from a trip to the Philippines, helping pave the way forward for better healthcare there.
Local doctors are back home in Chicago from a trip to the Philippines, helping pave the way forward for better healthcare there.
What kind of toll does Daylight Saving Time have on our bodies?
This weekend, we will all be setting our clocks back one hour to fall back from Daylight Saving Time. We're turning to Standard Time and even though Sunday you're gaining an hour of sleep, that change can really mess with you.
This weekend, we will all be setting our clocks back one hour to fall back from Daylight Saving Time. We're turning to Standard Time and even though Sunday you're gaining an hour of sleep, that change can really mess with you.
Maryland man who received second pig heart transplant dies, hospital says
The second person to receive a transplanted heart from a pig has died, nearly six weeks after the highly experimental surgery, his Maryland doctors announced Tuesday.
The second person to receive a transplanted heart from a pig has died, nearly six weeks after the highly experimental surgery, his Maryland doctors announced Tuesday.
Health officials facing shortage of infant RSV vaccines
The newly approved vaccine to protect infants and young children from RSV is now in short supply across the country.
The newly approved vaccine to protect infants and young children from RSV is now in short supply across the country.
Health officials urge people to get their flu and COVID booster shots amid low numbers
Health officials are sounding the alarm after seeing less people than normal get their flu and COVID-19 shots.
Health officials are sounding the alarm after seeing less people than normal get their flu and COVID-19 shots.