New Strep strain on the rise can be deadly: CDC warns
Invasive Group A Strep infections are on the rise, according to the CDC. Doctors warn it could be deadly if not caught or treated right away. Some tell tale signs of this infection are sore throat, fever, chills, muscle aches, nausea and swollen skin.
Invasive Group A Strep infections are on the rise, according to the CDC. Doctors warn it could be deadly if not caught or treated right away. Some tell tale signs of this infection are sore throat, fever, chills, muscle aches, nausea and swollen skin.
Woman declared dead knocks on coffin during her own wake in Ecuador
“After about five hours of the wake, the coffin started to make sounds," the woman's son said. "My mom was wrapped in sheets and hitting the coffin..."
“After about five hours of the wake, the coffin started to make sounds," the woman's son said. "My mom was wrapped in sheets and hitting the coffin..."
U.S. cancer centers grapple with severe drug shortage as over 90% report impact
More than 90% of the nation's largest cancer centers have reported being impacted by the current shortage of chemotherapy drugs.
More than 90% of the nation's largest cancer centers have reported being impacted by the current shortage of chemotherapy drugs.
Nearly all U.S. cancer centers seeing chemotherapy drug shortages
More than 90% of the nation's largest cancer centers have reported being impacted by the current shortage of chemotherapy drugs.
More than 90% of the nation's largest cancer centers have reported being impacted by the current shortage of chemotherapy drugs.
New Illinois law protects abortion seekers from other states
Illinois recently passed House Bill 3326, a significant legislative measure aimed at safeguarding individuals seeking abortions from other states.
Illinois recently passed House Bill 3326, a significant legislative measure aimed at safeguarding individuals seeking abortions from other states.
New Illinois law protects abortion seekers from other states
Illinois recently passed House Bill 3326, a significant legislative measure aimed at safeguarding individuals seeking abortions from other states.
Illinois recently passed House Bill 3326, a significant legislative measure aimed at safeguarding individuals seeking abortions from other states.
How wildfires and pollen surges are causing health issues
Dr. Rachna Shah from the Asthma and Allergy Center of Chicago talks about how environmental factors are impacting the health of people across the United States.
Dr. Rachna Shah from the Asthma and Allergy Center of Chicago talks about how environmental factors are impacting the health of people across the United States.
Spike in colorectal cancer rates prompts screening increase
Fox medical contributor Dr. Mike Cirigliano breaks down the latest headlines going around in the medical community.
Fox medical contributor Dr. Mike Cirigliano breaks down the latest headlines going around in the medical community.
Medicare to cover costly Alzheimer's drugs
Medicare is outlining its plan to cover the cost for expensive Alzheimer's drugs that are giving hope to patients and families battling the disease. But, as Mike Emanuel reports, there is some red tape when it comes to approval.
Medicare is outlining its plan to cover the cost for expensive Alzheimer's drugs that are giving hope to patients and families battling the disease. But, as Mike Emanuel reports, there is some red tape when it comes to approval.
'You’re safe here': Illinois Dems say abortion-access protections are a promise
Access to abortion is essentially locked down in Illinois. But Democrats are looking for ways to further protect the practice and its availability.
Access to abortion is essentially locked down in Illinois. But Democrats are looking for ways to further protect the practice and its availability.
Illinois Medicaid recipients must re-verify by June 1 or risk coverage loss
Illinois is currently in the process of re-verifying Medicaid recipients, with a deadline set for June 1.
Illinois is currently in the process of re-verifying Medicaid recipients, with a deadline set for June 1.
Illinois Medicaid recipients urged to respond to redetermination letter by June 1
Illinois is currently in the process of re-verifying Medicaid recipients, with a deadline set for June 1.
Illinois is currently in the process of re-verifying Medicaid recipients, with a deadline set for June 1.
Cook County introduces health care coordinators in public housing communities
Cook County has taken a proactive step in addressing mental health concerns by introducing behavioral health care coordinators in public housing communities.
Cook County has taken a proactive step in addressing mental health concerns by introducing behavioral health care coordinators in public housing communities.
Cook County introduces health care coordinators to public housing communities
Cook County has taken a proactive step in addressing the mental health concerns of its residents.
Cook County has taken a proactive step in addressing the mental health concerns of its residents.
Behavioral health care workers to be placed in public housing communities
The Housing Authority of Cook County has added behavioral health care coordinators to 10 public housing communities.
The Housing Authority of Cook County has added behavioral health care coordinators to 10 public housing communities.
Veozah, a new menopause drug for hot flashes, gets FDA approval
More than 80% of women experience hot flashes during menopause, the FDA noted.
More than 80% of women experience hot flashes during menopause, the FDA noted.
Cook County doctor weighs in on end of Covid-19 public health emergency
Even though the emergency is ending, COVID is not over.
Even though the emergency is ending, COVID is not over.
End of COVID-19 emergency brings changes to benefits, data reporting
The Covid-19 public health emergency ends Thursday, which means a slew of pandemic-era rules and waivers, including free vaccines and Covid tests are expiring.
The Covid-19 public health emergency ends Thursday, which means a slew of pandemic-era rules and waivers, including free vaccines and Covid tests are expiring.
Pritzker establishes May 11 as honorary day for Illinois health care professionals
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a deal on Thursday, making May 11 Illinois Public Health and Health Care Hero Day.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a deal on Thursday, making May 11 Illinois Public Health and Health Care Hero Day.
Cook County erases nearly $80M in medical debt for thousands of residents
Thousands of Cook County residents are finding surprise letters in their mailboxes announcing that their medical debt has been paid.
Thousands of Cook County residents are finding surprise letters in their mailboxes announcing that their medical debt has been paid.