Early jump in norovirus and flu prompts warning from Chicago physician | ChicagoLIVE
Dr. Chris Colbert sits down with ChicagoLIVE to address the Midwest’s rising norovirus and flu cases. He explains how norovirus spreads, who is most at risk for dehydration, how long symptoms typically last, and which household steps — like disinfecting doorknobs and strict handwashing — can stop outbreaks at home. He also shares guidance on when vomiting or diarrhea is severe enough to require emergency treatment.
Dr. Chris Colbert sits down with ChicagoLIVE to address the Midwest’s rising norovirus and flu cases. He explains how norovirus spreads, who is most at risk for dehydration, how long symptoms typically last, and which household steps — like disinfecting doorknobs and strict handwashing — can stop outbreaks at home. He also shares guidance on when vomiting or diarrhea is severe enough to require emergency treatment.
Senate showdown over expiring Obamacare subsidies as parties clash on healthcare
With pandemic-era Obamacare subsidies set to expire, Democrats push for a three-year extension while Republicans demand a new approach—setting up a high-stakes Senate vote that could send premiums soaring for millions.
With pandemic-era Obamacare subsidies set to expire, Democrats push for a three-year extension while Republicans demand a new approach—setting up a high-stakes Senate vote that could send premiums soaring for millions.
Marijuana "scromiting" cases on the rise as ERs see painful new trend
Dr. Mike explains why some chronic marijuana users are landing in the emergency room with severe stomach episodes — and weighs in on new research suggesting adolescence may stretch into our early 30s
Dr. Mike explains why some chronic marijuana users are landing in the emergency room with severe stomach episodes — and weighs in on new research suggesting adolescence may stretch into our early 30s
Illinois hepatitis B vaccine guidance remains unchanged, state’s top doctor says
The state’s top doctor is “deeply concerned" about a CDC panel’s change to the recommendation that all babies get a hepatitis B vaccine.
The state’s top doctor is “deeply concerned" about a CDC panel’s change to the recommendation that all babies get a hepatitis B vaccine.
Chicago doctor weighs in on major change to child vaccine schedule | ChicagoLIVE
A CDC advisory panel appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. no longer recommends that babies get a hepatitis B vaccine at birth.
A CDC advisory panel appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. no longer recommends that babies get a hepatitis B vaccine at birth.
CDC panel votes to end hepatitis B vaccine for newborns
A federal vaccine advisory committee has voted to end the londstanding recommendation that newborns get the hepatitis b vaccine.
A federal vaccine advisory committee has voted to end the londstanding recommendation that newborns get the hepatitis b vaccine.
CDC panel recommends changes to hepatitis B vaccine schedule: What to know
A CDC advisory panel appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. no longer recommends that babies get a hepatitis B vaccine at birth.
A CDC advisory panel appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. no longer recommends that babies get a hepatitis B vaccine at birth.
1 in 4 Affordable Care Act enrollees say they would go 'uninsured' if tax credits expire: poll
If Congress doesn't extend the ACA health insurance tax credits, premium payments are expected to increase an average of 114% next year.
If Congress doesn't extend the ACA health insurance tax credits, premium payments are expected to increase an average of 114% next year.
How to know if you've contracted the new severe flu strain
A new flu strain is spreading right now and health experts say it could make this year's flu season one of the worst in years.
A new flu strain is spreading right now and health experts say it could make this year's flu season one of the worst in years.
911 call of Chicago area mom who gave birth on road after hospital sent her home
For the first time, we're hearing the 911 call of when a Chicago area mother was forced to give birth on the side of the highway after a hospital sent her home despite having contractions.
For the first time, we're hearing the 911 call of when a Chicago area mother was forced to give birth on the side of the highway after a hospital sent her home despite having contractions.
What's the future of Obamacare? | The Chicago Report
After Congressional Republicans voted to nix subsidies for the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, patients are left to wonder how they'll afford their health insurance.
After Congressional Republicans voted to nix subsidies for the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, patients are left to wonder how they'll afford their health insurance.
After Chicago area woman forced to give birth on highway, bill aims to tackle racial bias
The viral video of a Dolton woman being turned away from the hospital while she was in labor and then giving birth on the highway prompted calls for change in Congress.
The viral video of a Dolton woman being turned away from the hospital while she was in labor and then giving birth on the highway prompted calls for change in Congress.
Trump Obamacare extension proposal: What to know
The fate of rising healthcare premiums for millions of Americans is still in limbo after the historic government shutdown, but a plan circulating the White House could bring some relief.
The fate of rising healthcare premiums for millions of Americans is still in limbo after the historic government shutdown, but a plan circulating the White House could bring some relief.
Helping veterans get dental care when the VA can’t
The Veterans Smile Program steps in to provide critical dental care for veterans as donations drop and a major fundraiser approaches.
The Veterans Smile Program steps in to provide critical dental care for veterans as donations drop and a major fundraiser approaches.
Daily pill slashes 'bad' cholesterol levels by 60% in yearlong trial
A new daily pill could reduce bad cholesterol levels by 60%, according to a new study.
A new daily pill could reduce bad cholesterol levels by 60%, according to a new study.
Indiana hospital fires doctor, nurse after mother gives birth on highway
A northwest Indiana hospital has fired a doctor and nurse after a mother gave birth on a highway minutes after being sent home.
A northwest Indiana hospital has fired a doctor and nurse after a mother gave birth on a highway minutes after being sent home.
New details emerge in highway birth after mother’s hospital discharge
A northwest Indiana family is speaking out after they say a hospital sent a pregnant mother home — only for her to give birth minutes later on the highway.
A northwest Indiana family is speaking out after they say a hospital sent a pregnant mother home — only for her to give birth minutes later on the highway.
Healthcare costs at center of shutdown deal — debate over how to lower prices continues
The recent government shutdown ended after Republicans agreed to work with Democrats on tackling rising healthcare costs. Democrats want to extend expiring Obamacare tax credits to keep premiums down, while some Republicans — including Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy — are pushing to send federal assistance directly to consumers instead of insurance companies. Critics argue that approach won’t go far enough, as lawmakers face pressure to act before the current tax credits expire at year’s end.
The recent government shutdown ended after Republicans agreed to work with Democrats on tackling rising healthcare costs. Democrats want to extend expiring Obamacare tax credits to keep premiums down, while some Republicans — including Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy — are pushing to send federal assistance directly to consumers instead of insurance companies. Critics argue that approach won’t go far enough, as lawmakers face pressure to act before the current tax credits expire at year’s end.
Family speaks out after pregnant woman forced to leave Indiana hospital | ChicagoLIVE
The Wells family joined ChicagoLIVE on Tuesday to share their story after a pregnant Mercedes Wells was discharged from Franciscan Health Crown Point while in labor. With attorney Cannon Lambert by their side, they describe the trauma, call for accountability, and demand change to protect other women from similar treatment.
The Wells family joined ChicagoLIVE on Tuesday to share their story after a pregnant Mercedes Wells was discharged from Franciscan Health Crown Point while in labor. With attorney Cannon Lambert by their side, they describe the trauma, call for accountability, and demand change to protect other women from similar treatment.
Chicago family awarded record $12.2M verdict in nursing home death case
A Cook County jury awarded $12.2 million to a Chicago family after their mother died from what attorneys called a "preventable tragedy."
A Cook County jury awarded $12.2 million to a Chicago family after their mother died from what attorneys called a "preventable tragedy."