'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.
Debate heats up over sending kids to school this fall
It's become one of the biggest debates of the summer. Should schools reopen in the fall? Dr. Shikha Jain talks about the health risks.
It's become one of the biggest debates of the summer. Should schools reopen in the fall? Dr. Shikha Jain talks about the health risks.
Supreme Court rules employers can opt out of birth control coverage
The U.S. Supreme Court has made it harder for some employees to get access to birth control as part of their health plans if their employer has religious or moral objections.
The U.S. Supreme Court has made it harder for some employees to get access to birth control as part of their health plans if their employer has religious or moral objections.
Supreme Court: Some employers can refuse to offer free birth control
The high court on Wednesday said 7-2 the administration acted properly when it allowed more employers who cite a religious or moral objection to opt out of covering birth control.
The high court on Wednesday said 7-2 the administration acted properly when it allowed more employers who cite a religious or moral objection to opt out of covering birth control.
Protective gear for medical workers begins to run low again
The new shortages come as the virus resumes its rapid spread and the number of hospitalized patients climbs.
The new shortages come as the virus resumes its rapid spread and the number of hospitalized patients climbs.
'People are willing to play Russian roulette with their family’s lives': Doctor slams behavior in US
The rising cases in states like Arizona, Florida, Texas and California has been blamed in part on many not wearing masks or obeying other social-distancing rules.
The rising cases in states like Arizona, Florida, Texas and California has been blamed in part on many not wearing masks or obeying other social-distancing rules.
700 nurses at Joliet hospital go on strike after contract negotiations fail
More than 700 nurses at Amita Health St. Joseph Medical Center Joliet went on strike Saturday morning after negotiations between the hospital and the nurses union failed to result in a contract.
More than 700 nurses at Amita Health St. Joseph Medical Center Joliet went on strike Saturday morning after negotiations between the hospital and the nurses union failed to result in a contract.
UIC to begin Phase 3 clinical trial of Moderna vaccine
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois talks about the latest medical developments on a potential vaccine for COVID-19.
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois talks about the latest medical developments on a potential vaccine for COVID-19.
Managing stress and trauma during quaratine
Dr. Eudene Harry talks about ways to manage your stress in these turbulent times.
Dr. Eudene Harry talks about ways to manage your stress in these turbulent times.
Despite pandemic, Trump administration urges end to ACA
The Trump administration is urging the Supreme Court to overturn the Affordable Care Act in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic
The Trump administration is urging the Supreme Court to overturn the Affordable Care Act in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic