CDC tracking new version of coronavirus
A new COVID-19 booster could be available by mid-September. Health officials report a steady increase of hospitalizations as the CDC is looking into a new coronavirus variant that is picking up steam.
A new COVID-19 booster could be available by mid-September. Health officials report a steady increase of hospitalizations as the CDC is looking into a new coronavirus variant that is picking up steam.
Northwestern Medicine launches cultural program for Spanish-speaking lung and thoracic disease patients
The doctor leading the program is a thoracic surgeon who grew up in Colombia.
The doctor leading the program is a thoracic surgeon who grew up in Colombia.
Neurosurgeon pulls worm out of woman's brain
A parasite never before seen in a human was plucked from the brain of a woman.
A parasite never before seen in a human was plucked from the brain of a woman.
Late summer COVID cases are rising
Illinois health officials say cases are rising statewide.
Illinois health officials say cases are rising statewide.
Northwestern Medicine program bridges language gaps
Northwestern Medicine is launching a new cultural program for patients with lung and thoracic diseases.
Northwestern Medicine is launching a new cultural program for patients with lung and thoracic diseases.
Blood thinners, diabetes meds to face price negotiations in US
Blood thinners and diabetes medications are among the first 10 drugs for US price negotiations, a move that could reduce costs for some eight million people.
Blood thinners and diabetes medications are among the first 10 drugs for US price negotiations, a move that could reduce costs for some eight million people.
Study finds Semaglutide offers major heart benefits
FOX medical contributor Dr. Mike Cirigliano discusses the benefits of taking Semalutide and other recent headlines circling the medical community.
FOX medical contributor Dr. Mike Cirigliano discusses the benefits of taking Semalutide and other recent headlines circling the medical community.
DuPage County State's Attorney advances animal protection with new law
A new initiative proposed by the DuPage County State's Attorney that aims to safeguard animals has been signed into law by Gov. JB Pritzker.
A new initiative proposed by the DuPage County State's Attorney that aims to safeguard animals has been signed into law by Gov. JB Pritzker.
100 Black Men of Chicago hosts health and wellness expo
African Americans are more likely to develop chronic diseases like asthma, diabetes and hypertension. The Chicago chapter of the volunteer group 100 Black Men is hosting a heath expo today aiming to decrease the rate of disease in the community through preventative measures and health education.
African Americans are more likely to develop chronic diseases like asthma, diabetes and hypertension. The Chicago chapter of the volunteer group 100 Black Men is hosting a heath expo today aiming to decrease the rate of disease in the community through preventative measures and health education.
How to find your inner glow while breaking your sugar habit
Dr. Stacie Stephenson shares lessons from her new book "Glow: 90 Days to Create Your Vibrant Life from Within."
Dr. Stacie Stephenson shares lessons from her new book "Glow: 90 Days to Create Your Vibrant Life from Within."
RSV vaccine recommended as kids return to school
Between 60,000 and 80,000 children under the age of five are hospitalized every year with RSV. How does it differ from other infections? Respiratory Syncytial Virus mimics cold-like symptoms, but it can be very serious for infants and older adults. UChciago Medicine Dr. Allison Bartlett has more.
Between 60,000 and 80,000 children under the age of five are hospitalized every year with RSV. How does it differ from other infections? Respiratory Syncytial Virus mimics cold-like symptoms, but it can be very serious for infants and older adults. UChciago Medicine Dr. Allison Bartlett has more.
Local doctor offers safety tips for kids as heat plagues Chicago area
The watch is on in Chicago for the heat we're seeing. And with it, lots of concerns about health and safety especially when it comes to kids.
The watch is on in Chicago for the heat we're seeing. And with it, lots of concerns about health and safety especially when it comes to kids.
Joliet nurses face potential lockout as 4-day strike begins
Nurses at one Joliet hospital start their four-day strike on Tuesday.
Nurses at one Joliet hospital start their four-day strike on Tuesday.
Nurses in Joliet face potential lockout as 4-day strike begins
Nurses at one Joliet hospital start their four-day strike on Tuesday.
Nurses at one Joliet hospital start their four-day strike on Tuesday.
Stem cells from one eye used to heal injuries in the other with promising results, doctors say
A new study shows a promising procedure to treat severe injuries in one eye by using stem cells from the other.
A new study shows a promising procedure to treat severe injuries in one eye by using stem cells from the other.
Health activists rally behind Johnson's decision to fire Dr. Arwady
A group of community health advocates gathered for a rally to support Mayor Johnson outside City Hall Friday. The group commends the mayor's decision to fire top doctor Allison Arwady after they say she neglected communities that needed public health support the most.
A group of community health advocates gathered for a rally to support Mayor Johnson outside City Hall Friday. The group commends the mayor's decision to fire top doctor Allison Arwady after they say she neglected communities that needed public health support the most.
Narcan dispensed through vending machine at St. Charles recovery center
A vending machine that dispenses a life-saving overdose reversal drug is now available in St. Charles. The drug called Narcan will be available for free outside the Lighthouse Recovery Center, located downtown.
A vending machine that dispenses a life-saving overdose reversal drug is now available in St. Charles. The drug called Narcan will be available for free outside the Lighthouse Recovery Center, located downtown.
Illinois health centers to get federal funding to combat nurse shortage: report
Select Illinois health facilities will be getting a portion of $1 million in federal grants to help amid a nationwide nursing shortage.
Select Illinois health facilities will be getting a portion of $1 million in federal grants to help amid a nationwide nursing shortage.
Spike in RSV, cold and flu illnesses expected as students return to classrooms
With students flooding back into classrooms, health officials are warning parents about an expected spike in illnesses.
With students flooding back into classrooms, health officials are warning parents about an expected spike in illnesses.
'Is he high?': More women come forward accusing suburban doctor of misconduct
Dozens more women have come forward accusing a former suburban OBGYN of misconduct.
Dozens more women have come forward accusing a former suburban OBGYN of misconduct.