Chicago social worker discusses the impact of generational trauma
The recent civil unrest, the gang wars, the shootings and the pandemic has made 2020 one of the most difficult years in Chicago history. Rev. Carol Reese explains the impact of generational trauma.
The recent civil unrest, the gang wars, the shootings and the pandemic has made 2020 one of the most difficult years in Chicago history. Rev. Carol Reese explains the impact of generational trauma.
Actor's death shines new spotlight on colon cancer prevention
Actor Chadwick Boseman?s death is shining a new spotlight on colon cancer and the importance of regular testing. Dr. Shikha Jain talks about it.
Actor Chadwick Boseman?s death is shining a new spotlight on colon cancer and the importance of regular testing. Dr. Shikha Jain talks about it.
Nurses, protesters call for South Side clinics and hospitals to stay open
Nurses at Cook County’s Provident Hospital on Chicago’s South Side are warning of major cuts coming to the county’s healthcare system.
Nurses at Cook County’s Provident Hospital on Chicago’s South Side are warning of major cuts coming to the county’s healthcare system.
Illinois among 8 states not adhering to CDC's new coronavirus testing guidelines
Some states will continue coronavirus testing of asymptomatic individuals exposed to COVID-19, disregarding the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) surprising reversal of guidance this week when the federal agency said asymptomatic persons exposed to the virus do not need to get tested.
Some states will continue coronavirus testing of asymptomatic individuals exposed to COVID-19, disregarding the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) surprising reversal of guidance this week when the federal agency said asymptomatic persons exposed to the virus do not need to get tested.
CDC changes testing guidance to exclude asymptomatic people exposed to COVID-19
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago talks about the perplexing COVID-19 guidelines put this week out by the CDC.
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago talks about the perplexing COVID-19 guidelines put this week out by the CDC.
Flu shots especially important this season in lieu of COVID-19 outbreak
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin from Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, stresses the importance of getting a flu shot this year.
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin from Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, stresses the importance of getting a flu shot this year.
Black babies see higher odds of survival with Black doctors’ care: study
In the U.S., Black newborns die at three times the rate of White newborns, study authors noted. When Blacks doctors care for newborns of underrepresented minorities, researchers' findings suggest the mortality penalty is halved.
In the U.S., Black newborns die at three times the rate of White newborns, study authors noted. When Blacks doctors care for newborns of underrepresented minorities, researchers' findings suggest the mortality penalty is halved.
U of I saliva test shows promise in fighting COVID-19
Dr. Shikha Jain talks about the significance of the FDA granting emergency use authorization for the University of Illinois' saliva test.
Dr. Shikha Jain talks about the significance of the FDA granting emergency use authorization for the University of Illinois' saliva test.
Chicago's $66M coronavirus hospital treats just 38 patients: Pastor says situation 'very unfortunate'
Large amounts of taxpayer funding being used for the coronavirus response as opposed to Chicago’s neglected neighborhoods is “unfortunate,” said pastor and community activist Corey Brooks.
Large amounts of taxpayer funding being used for the coronavirus response as opposed to Chicago’s neglected neighborhoods is “unfortunate,” said pastor and community activist Corey Brooks.
'Not a hoax': 2 COVID-19 patients who received double-lung transplants describe harrowing experiences
One of the patients, a healthy 28-year-old woman, said she had not even left home amid the pandemic prior to contracting the virus.
One of the patients, a healthy 28-year-old woman, said she had not even left home amid the pandemic prior to contracting the virus.
Symphony Care Network joins Eli Lilly?s national antibody study for prevention of COVID-19 at nursing homes
Dr. Alexander Stemer talks about the importance of their national antibody study and how it could help curb the coronavirus outbreak at long-term care facilities.
Dr. Alexander Stemer talks about the importance of their national antibody study and how it could help curb the coronavirus outbreak at long-term care facilities.
Keeping your skin healthy in the time of COVID-19 mask wearing
Dr. Lauren Fine from Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology breaks down summer skincare tips for those battling pesky 'maskne.'
Dr. Lauren Fine from Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology breaks down summer skincare tips for those battling pesky 'maskne.'
New therapy shows promise in fighting aggressive forms of breast cancer
Chad Mirkin, a chemistry professor at Northwestern University, talks about leading the study that found a new immuntherapy could potentially extend lives of breast cancer patients.
Chad Mirkin, a chemistry professor at Northwestern University, talks about leading the study that found a new immuntherapy could potentially extend lives of breast cancer patients.
US secures 100 million doses of Pfizer, BioNTech experimental coronavirus vaccine
The U.S. government has reached a $1.95 billion deal with Pfizer and BioNTech for 100 million doses of their experimental COVID-19 vaccine once it obtains Food and Drug Administration approval.
The U.S. government has reached a $1.95 billion deal with Pfizer and BioNTech for 100 million doses of their experimental COVID-19 vaccine once it obtains Food and Drug Administration approval.
FDA approves Quest COVID-19 test for 'pooled' sample use
The Food and Drug Administration has issued an emergency approval a new approach to coronavirus testing in which several people's samples are tested together in batches instead of individually, speeding up the process.
The Food and Drug Administration has issued an emergency approval a new approach to coronavirus testing in which several people's samples are tested together in batches instead of individually, speeding up the process.
Voice of Change: Non-profit using health approach to treat violence
Every neighborhood wants to be free from violence but not every neighborhood wants more police. That's where Cure Violence comes in, a national non-profit that treats violence as a health problem.
Every neighborhood wants to be free from violence but not every neighborhood wants more police. That's where Cure Violence comes in, a national non-profit that treats violence as a health problem.
Why being prepared for a heart attack is of utmost importance
Fitness trainer Bob Harper talks about his mission to raise awareness about heart attacks.
Fitness trainer Bob Harper talks about his mission to raise awareness about heart attacks.
Mental and physical health intertwined closer than ever during pandemic
Carolyn Harrington, founder of Maty's Health Products, talks about the complex relationship between your physical and mental health.
Carolyn Harrington, founder of Maty's Health Products, talks about the complex relationship between your physical and mental health.
Faster COVID-19 test results can play crucial role in saving lives
Dr. Sadiya Khan from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine talks about the latest medical developments regarding COVID-19.
Dr. Sadiya Khan from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine talks about the latest medical developments regarding COVID-19.
In Florida, over 40 hospitals max out ICU capacity amid coronavirus surge
"It’s just disheartening," said Dr. Andrew Pastewski, who serves as ICU medical director at Jackson South Medical Center.
"It’s just disheartening," said Dr. Andrew Pastewski, who serves as ICU medical director at Jackson South Medical Center.