Moderna asking US, European regulators to OK its virus shots
Moderna Inc. said it would ask U.S. and European regulators Monday to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine as new study results confirm the shots offer strong protection.
Moderna Inc. said it would ask U.S. and European regulators Monday to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine as new study results confirm the shots offer strong protection.
Hundreds of nursing home workers strike for hazard pay, better conditions
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
Pfizer, BioNTech apply for emergency use authorization of COVID-19 vaccine
Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech formally submitted their request Nov. 20 for FDA emergency use authorization.
Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech formally submitted their request Nov. 20 for FDA emergency use authorization.
Trump administration issues regulations aimed at lowering prescription drug prices
The Trump administration has issued regulations that could lower prescription drug prices. It’s unclear whether the rules will withstand expected legal challenges or what the Biden administration will do with them.
The Trump administration has issued regulations that could lower prescription drug prices. It’s unclear whether the rules will withstand expected legal challenges or what the Biden administration will do with them.
Illinois to implement Tier 3 mitigations tomorrow
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago talks about the importance of lessening the load on healthcare workers and keeping vacancies in hospitals for those in dire need of medical aid.
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago talks about the importance of lessening the load on healthcare workers and keeping vacancies in hospitals for those in dire need of medical aid.
New screening tool helps pregnant women determine risk of delivering prematurely
Dr. Avi Patil, founder and CEO of Nixxi, talks about their new screening tool that can be used to show pregnant women their risk of a premature delivery.
Dr. Avi Patil, founder and CEO of Nixxi, talks about their new screening tool that can be used to show pregnant women their risk of a premature delivery.
Amazon opens online pharmacy with prescription delivery, shaking up another industry
The move propels Amazon into a new business and could shake up the pharmacy industry. Big chains like CVS and Walgreens rely on their pharmacies to bring them a steady flow of shoppers.
The move propels Amazon into a new business and could shake up the pharmacy industry. Big chains like CVS and Walgreens rely on their pharmacies to bring them a steady flow of shoppers.
Moderna says its coronavirus vaccine candidate is 94.5% effective
There's more promising news on the COVID-19 vaccine front as Moderna says its shot provides strong protection against the coronavirus.
There's more promising news on the COVID-19 vaccine front as Moderna says its shot provides strong protection against the coronavirus.
Many COVID-19 patients developing mental illness later on
A new study has found another troubling after effect of the coronavirus. Dr. Robert Shulman from Rush University Medical Center discusses it further.
A new study has found another troubling after effect of the coronavirus. Dr. Robert Shulman from Rush University Medical Center discusses it further.
Your Take: Top doctors estimate when pandemic may be under control
A panel of distinguished health professionals to discuss the current state of the pandemic and what the next few months without a vaccine mean.
A panel of distinguished health professionals to discuss the current state of the pandemic and what the next few months without a vaccine mean.
Your Take: Medical professionals discuss current state of COVID-19
Beginning Monday, the city will be under a new stay-at-home advisory, but it's not just Chicago facing this reality. A panel of distinguished health professionals to discuss the current state of the pandemic and what the next few months without a vaccine mean.
Beginning Monday, the city will be under a new stay-at-home advisory, but it's not just Chicago facing this reality. A panel of distinguished health professionals to discuss the current state of the pandemic and what the next few months without a vaccine mean.
Affordable Care Act seems likely to stay in place during Supreme Court review
Attorney Karen Conti talks abou the latest information coming from the Supreme Court regarding the Affordable Care Act.
Attorney Karen Conti talks abou the latest information coming from the Supreme Court regarding the Affordable Care Act.
Men encouraged to attend the virtual 100 Black Men of Chicago Health Fair
Carl Tutt from 100 Black Men of Chicago talks about their free 2020 virutal health and wellness fair taking place this Saturday.
Carl Tutt from 100 Black Men of Chicago talks about their free 2020 virutal health and wellness fair taking place this Saturday.
US hospitalizations hit record high amid coronavirus surge
The U.S. has hit a record number of coronavirus hospitalizations and surpassed 1 million new confirmed cases in just the first 10 days of November.
The U.S. has hit a record number of coronavirus hospitalizations and surpassed 1 million new confirmed cases in just the first 10 days of November.
Much at stake as Supreme Court mulls the fate of the Affordable Care Act
Rosemary Enobokhare from HealthCareVoter.org lays out what is on the line as the Supreme Court reviews California v. Texas which could determine the fate of the Affordable Care Act.
Rosemary Enobokhare from HealthCareVoter.org lays out what is on the line as the Supreme Court reviews California v. Texas which could determine the fate of the Affordable Care Act.
Medicare's Part B monthly premium will go up by almost $4 to $148.50 next year
Medicare also announced that the Part B deductible next year will be $203, an increase of $5. The deductible is the amount patients pay each year before their insurance kicks in. The inpatient deductible will be $1,484, an increase of $76.
Medicare also announced that the Part B deductible next year will be $203, an increase of $5. The deductible is the amount patients pay each year before their insurance kicks in. The inpatient deductible will be $1,484, an increase of $76.
Demand for PPE remains high during surge of COVID-19 cases
Leo Friedman, founder and CEO of iPromo, evaluates the demand for PPE as we head into the colder months.
Leo Friedman, founder and CEO of iPromo, evaluates the demand for PPE as we head into the colder months.
Conquering breast cancer and the medical costs that follow
Beverly Harzog from U.S. News & World Report talks about how costly treating breast cancer can become.
Beverly Harzog from U.S. News & World Report talks about how costly treating breast cancer can become.
What you need to know ahead of open enrollment amid COVID-19 concerns
Healthcare strategist Jason Resendez dishes out some tips for approaching open enrollment this year as flu season begins and COVID-19 rages on.
Healthcare strategist Jason Resendez dishes out some tips for approaching open enrollment this year as flu season begins and COVID-19 rages on.
What to know about COVID-19 repeat infections
Dr. Angela Rasmussen, a virologist at Columbia University, talks about COVID-19 repeat infections and the dangers they pose.
Dr. Angela Rasmussen, a virologist at Columbia University, talks about COVID-19 repeat infections and the dangers they pose.