Illinois looks at legalizing psilocybin to treat mental health issues
From drug addiction, to alcoholism, to those suffering from PTSD, it's being talked about as a miracle cure: therapeutic treatment using the same substance found in "magic mushrooms." It's called psilocybin, and lawmakers in Illinois are already laying the groundwork to legalize this type of therapy in Illinois.
From drug addiction, to alcoholism, to those suffering from PTSD, it's being talked about as a miracle cure: therapeutic treatment using the same substance found in "magic mushrooms." It's called psilocybin, and lawmakers in Illinois are already laying the groundwork to legalize this type of therapy in Illinois.
Cardiology 'dream team' allows 6-year-old boy to have energetic childhood
Doctors knew even before Carter was born that he had a deformed heart that would need immediate care.
Doctors knew even before Carter was born that he had a deformed heart that would need immediate care.
Drugmaker Eli Lilly says it's cutting insulin prices by 70%
The drugmaker says it will cap monthly out-of-pocket insulin costs at $35 for people who are not covered by Medicare’s prescription drug program.
The drugmaker says it will cap monthly out-of-pocket insulin costs at $35 for people who are not covered by Medicare’s prescription drug program.
Chicago physician creates inclusive hair care kits for patients
After seeing multiple children experience issues with their hair while admitted in the intensive care unit, one Chicago doctor realized the hair care options offered to her patients were not inclusive. So she changed that. Dr. Kay Jacobs, a critical care physician at Advocate Children's Hospital in Park Ridge, started packaging kits on her own kitchen table to offer to patients.
After seeing multiple children experience issues with their hair while admitted in the intensive care unit, one Chicago doctor realized the hair care options offered to her patients were not inclusive. So she changed that. Dr. Kay Jacobs, a critical care physician at Advocate Children's Hospital in Park Ridge, started packaging kits on her own kitchen table to offer to patients.
Millions may be booted from Medicaid: What to know if you're one of them
If you get health care through Medicaid, you might be at risk of losing that coverage over the next year.
If you get health care through Medicaid, you might be at risk of losing that coverage over the next year.
FDA approves combination flu-COVID test for home use
This is the first home test for the flu.
This is the first home test for the flu.
Durbin visits Chicago area to talk high prescription drug costs
To help fight rising prescription drug costs, Democrats passed the Inflation Reduction Act in August 2022.
To help fight rising prescription drug costs, Democrats passed the Inflation Reduction Act in August 2022.
Durbin visits Chicago area to talk high prescription drug costs
To help fight rising prescription drug costs, Democrats passed the Inflation Reduction Act in August 2022.
To help fight rising prescription drug costs, Democrats passed the Inflation Reduction Act in August 2022.
Gov. Pritzker lays out plan to target kids' mental health crisis
A mental health crisis among children in Illinois will be fought by streamlining and easing access to necessary treatment and coordinating between six separate state agencies, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Friday.
A mental health crisis among children in Illinois will be fought by streamlining and easing access to necessary treatment and coordinating between six separate state agencies, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Friday.
With Illinois children in ‘crisis,’ Pritzker releases report designed to improve behavioral health care
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday plans to release a comprehensive report about improving behavioral health care for children in the state — penned largely by a Chapin Hall child welfare expert with research from multiple state agencies and more than 700 stakeholders.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday plans to release a comprehensive report about improving behavioral health care for children in the state — penned largely by a Chapin Hall child welfare expert with research from multiple state agencies and more than 700 stakeholders.
Chicago medical duo operating first-of-its-kind cardiac care prevention clinic
February is American Heart Month. In a Fox 32 special report, we introduce you to a medical dynamic duo that’s serving up a combo platter of cardiac prevention.
February is American Heart Month. In a Fox 32 special report, we introduce you to a medical dynamic duo that’s serving up a combo platter of cardiac prevention.
Chicago medical duo operating first-of-its-kind clinic for cardiac care
In a Fox 32 special report, Dawn Hasbrouck introduces you to a medical dynamic duo that’s serving up a combo platter of cardiac prevention.
In a Fox 32 special report, Dawn Hasbrouck introduces you to a medical dynamic duo that’s serving up a combo platter of cardiac prevention.
7-year-old gives gift of life to teen brother battling leukemia
Fittingly, the extraordinary act of love happened on Feb. 14 — Valentine’s Day and National Donor Day.
Fittingly, the extraordinary act of love happened on Feb. 14 — Valentine’s Day and National Donor Day.
5th person cured of HIV after stem cell transplant
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health talks about the fascinating new cure being developed for HIV and its success so far.
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health talks about the fascinating new cure being developed for HIV and its success so far.
Pharmacists warn all antibiotics in shortage
As the number of bacterial infections increase, the antibiotics we may need to fight them have become harder to find. The FDA is reporting a nationwide drug shortage.
As the number of bacterial infections increase, the antibiotics we may need to fight them have become harder to find. The FDA is reporting a nationwide drug shortage.
New vibrating, drug-free pill may help chronic constipation
A first-of-its-kind, drug-free pill designed to “gently” vibrate in the colon may help squeeze food through the gut of chronically constipated people.
A first-of-its-kind, drug-free pill designed to “gently” vibrate in the colon may help squeeze food through the gut of chronically constipated people.
SOTU: Biden pushes for insulin cost caps
Democrats tried to cap the price of insulin last year when they controlled both houses and fell short of the votes needed.
Democrats tried to cap the price of insulin last year when they controlled both houses and fell short of the votes needed.
Chicago mayoral race: Women's health takes center stage at forum
Responding to attacks from several rivals, Paul Vallas told female supporters Tuesday he'd work to protect access to abortion if elected mayor of Chicago.
Responding to attacks from several rivals, Paul Vallas told female supporters Tuesday he'd work to protect access to abortion if elected mayor of Chicago.
US could see first pill to treat postpartum depression this summer
Postpartum depression affects about one in seven new mothers. Symptoms range from deep despair and frequent crying to thoughts of hurting the baby or not connecting with the child.
Postpartum depression affects about one in seven new mothers. Symptoms range from deep despair and frequent crying to thoughts of hurting the baby or not connecting with the child.
Chicago mayoral election: Abortion, women's health taking center stage
Responding to attacks from several rivals, Paul Vallas told female supporters Tuesday he'd worked to protect access to abortion if elected mayor of Chicago.
Responding to attacks from several rivals, Paul Vallas told female supporters Tuesday he'd worked to protect access to abortion if elected mayor of Chicago.