Eagle Rock church to eliminate $5.3 million in medical debt for SoCal families
An Eagle Rock church is giving an impressive gift to thousands of low-income SoCal families this Christmas.
An Eagle Rock church is giving an impressive gift to thousands of low-income SoCal families this Christmas.
US court: 'Obamacare' individual mandate invalid, other parts need more review
A federal court found the Obamacare individual mandate unconstitutional and that other parts of the law need further review.
A federal court found the Obamacare individual mandate unconstitutional and that other parts of the law need further review.
Lawsuit: Children in state care abused at Chicago hospital
Children as young as 7 were subject to or witnessed sexual abuse by staff and peers, according to the lawsuit.
Children as young as 7 were subject to or witnessed sexual abuse by staff and peers, according to the lawsuit.
After Rapper T.I.'s comments, New York may ban 'virginity' tests
Rapper T.I. garnered headlines after he told a podcast that he takes his daughter for so-called virginity tests every year.
Rapper T.I. garnered headlines after he told a podcast that he takes his daughter for so-called virginity tests every year.
Former Outcome Health execs charged with fraud
The former executives are charged with lying about the company’s performance to raise $487 million in private equity, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
The former executives are charged with lying about the company’s performance to raise $487 million in private equity, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
Bill introduced in Ohio would ban abortion outright
A group of conservative lawmakers in Ohio has introduced a bill to outlaw abortion outright except to save the pregnant woman’s life.
A group of conservative lawmakers in Ohio has introduced a bill to outlaw abortion outright except to save the pregnant woman’s life.
Elizabeth Warren presents plan to bring down drug and health care prices in transition to 'Medicare for All'
Elizabeth Warren pushed back against critics of her newly-released plan to phase in implementation of a single-payer health care system, insisting Saturday that she is "fully committed" to Medicare for All and that she plans to first build on existing health care programs because "people need help right now."
Elizabeth Warren pushed back against critics of her newly-released plan to phase in implementation of a single-payer health care system, insisting Saturday that she is "fully committed" to Medicare for All and that she plans to first build on existing health care programs because "people need help right now."
New study casts doubt on need for many heart procedures
People with severe but stable heart disease from clogged arteries may have less chest pain if they get a procedure to improve blood flow rather than just giving medicines a chance to help, but it won't cut their risk of having a heart attack or dying over the following few years, a big federally funded study found.
People with severe but stable heart disease from clogged arteries may have less chest pain if they get a procedure to improve blood flow rather than just giving medicines a chance to help, but it won't cut their risk of having a heart attack or dying over the following few years, a big federally funded study found.
Fast food orders dip after calorie counts appear on menus
Soon after calories were posted on fast-food menus, people cut back a little bit on what they ordered. But it didn't last.
Soon after calories were posted on fast-food menus, people cut back a little bit on what they ordered. But it didn't last.
Sterigenics announces plans to leave Willowbrook
Sterigenics announced plans on Monday to close its suburban Chicago medical equipment cleaning plant, citing an "unstable legislative and regulatory landscape in Illinois."
Sterigenics announced plans on Monday to close its suburban Chicago medical equipment cleaning plant, citing an "unstable legislative and regulatory landscape in Illinois."
Ronald McDonald House to reopen after 8 months of frozen pipe repairs
A Ronald McDonald House in Chicago will reopen its doors this week after eight months of repairs to damage caused by a pipe that burst during frigid winter weather.
A Ronald McDonald House in Chicago will reopen its doors this week after eight months of repairs to damage caused by a pipe that burst during frigid winter weather.
Women facing restrictions seek abortions out of state, AP reports
Thousands of women in the U.S. have crossed state lines for an abortion in recent years as states have passed ever stricter laws and the number of clinics has declined.
Thousands of women in the U.S. have crossed state lines for an abortion in recent years as states have passed ever stricter laws and the number of clinics has declined.
Mother of son with Down syndrome sues hospital, would've had abortion
A mother of a 4-year-old son with special needs is suing a British hospital alleging they failed to test for the condition — otherwise she would've had an abortion.
A mother of a 4-year-old son with special needs is suing a British hospital alleging they failed to test for the condition — otherwise she would've had an abortion.
California becomes 1st state to offer health benefits to immigrants in country illegally
California has become the first state to offer taxpayer-funded health benefits to young adults living in the country illegally.
California has become the first state to offer taxpayer-funded health benefits to young adults living in the country illegally.
$34 in Canada, $380 in the U.S.: Affordable insulin road trip
A group of Minnesotans with diabetes recently returned from a long road trip to Canada to buy cheaper insulin.
A group of Minnesotans with diabetes recently returned from a long road trip to Canada to buy cheaper insulin.
This dad's invention helps his 2-year-old with spina bifida crawl on his own
A once static 2-year-old is now crawling around on his own, thanks to his dad's invention.
A once static 2-year-old is now crawling around on his own, thanks to his dad's invention.
Democratic debate: 10 candidates discuss immigration, gun control, health care in first night
The Democratic presidential debate of the 2020 cycle kicked off Wednesday with 10 of the 25 candidates taking the stage to discuss gun reform, immigration, health care and President Donald Trump.
The Democratic presidential debate of the 2020 cycle kicked off Wednesday with 10 of the 25 candidates taking the stage to discuss gun reform, immigration, health care and President Donald Trump.
NFL legend Herschel Walker slams California bill aiming to give health care benefits to some illegal
Former NFL running back Herschel Walker on Monday slammed California over a proposed bill that would give healthcare benefits to some illegal immigrants who live in the state.
Former NFL running back Herschel Walker on Monday slammed California over a proposed bill that would give healthcare benefits to some illegal immigrants who live in the state.
Fed. govt aims to roll back transgender health protection, LGBT groups fear discrimination
The Trump administration proposed Friday to roll back Obama-era discrimination protections for transgender people in health care, a move LGBT groups warn will unleash a wave of discrimination.
The Trump administration proposed Friday to roll back Obama-era discrimination protections for transgender people in health care, a move LGBT groups warn will unleash a wave of discrimination.
States sue over rule allowing clinicians to refuse abortions
Two dozen states and municipalities sued the federal government Tuesday to stop a new rule that lets health care clinicians decline to provide abortions and other services that conflict with their moral or religious beliefs.
Two dozen states and municipalities sued the federal government Tuesday to stop a new rule that lets health care clinicians decline to provide abortions and other services that conflict with their moral or religious beliefs.