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.
FDA issues warning over several eyedrop products due to infection risk
Consumers should stop using 26 over-the-counter eye drop products over the potential risk of eye infections that could lead to vision loss, the FDA said.
Consumers should stop using 26 over-the-counter eye drop products over the potential risk of eye infections that could lead to vision loss, the FDA said.
CVS and Walgreens employees planning a walkout to protest working conditions
Over 2,000 pharmacy staff members have allegedly agreed to walk out this week to protest working conditions at pharmacies around the U.S.
Over 2,000 pharmacy staff members have allegedly agreed to walk out this week to protest working conditions at pharmacies around the U.S.
Elgin offering free health clinic this weekend
If you're interested in getting a vaccination or in need of health care, there is a free clinic this weekend offering everything from medical to dental and vision care, with no insurance or documentation needed.
If you're interested in getting a vaccination or in need of health care, there is a free clinic this weekend offering everything from medical to dental and vision care, with no insurance or documentation needed.
'NICU Barbie' wins Chicago-area hospital Halloween costume contest
Advocate Children's Hospital's tiniest patients joined in on the holiday festivities with the annual Halloween costume contest.
Advocate Children's Hospital's tiniest patients joined in on the holiday festivities with the annual Halloween costume contest.
American children are not getting new COVID-19 shots
Health officials say COVID-19 is still causing thousands of hospitalizations and deaths but Americans are not getting updated vaccines, especially children.
Health officials say COVID-19 is still causing thousands of hospitalizations and deaths but Americans are not getting updated vaccines, especially children.
Chicago volunteers assemble kits for migrants as suburb begins vaccination clinics
As asylum seekers work to adjust to life in the United States, housing and healthcare are top-of-mind. Meanwhile, volunteers – from the city to the suburbs – are working to make them feel at home.
As asylum seekers work to adjust to life in the United States, housing and healthcare are top-of-mind. Meanwhile, volunteers – from the city to the suburbs – are working to make them feel at home.
Oak Park begins vaccination clinics geared toward migrant families
As asylum seekers work to get adjusted to life here in the United States, housing and healthcare are top-of-mind.
As asylum seekers work to get adjusted to life here in the United States, housing and healthcare are top-of-mind.