Dr. Oz: Old drug may get new purpose for COVID-19
A new study suggests that a 2,000-year-old medicine may be an effective treatment for COVID-19. Dr. Oz weighs in.
A new study suggests that a 2,000-year-old medicine may be an effective treatment for COVID-19. Dr. Oz weighs in.
Center for Enriched Living helping people with disabilities during pandemic
Feeling isolated during the pandemic is an issue that has affected almost everyone. But for those with developmental disabilities, it's been even more lonely. So the Center for Enriched Living has stepped up by moving all of their programs online and making them free this includes art classes, dance parties, yoga and more.
Feeling isolated during the pandemic is an issue that has affected almost everyone. But for those with developmental disabilities, it's been even more lonely. So the Center for Enriched Living has stepped up by moving all of their programs online and making them free this includes art classes, dance parties, yoga and more.
Dr. Jackie: Top 3 feminine health conditions that disproportionately affect Black women
Her name is Jackie Walters but you might know her best as Dr. Jackie. One of the stars of the hit Bravo show Married to Medicine. Dr. Jackie joined Good Day Chicago to talk about her new venture.
Her name is Jackie Walters but you might know her best as Dr. Jackie. One of the stars of the hit Bravo show Married to Medicine. Dr. Jackie joined Good Day Chicago to talk about her new venture.
Study uncovers link between blood type and coronavirus susceptibility
Doctors say there is mounting evidence of a link between a certain blood type and the severity of the novel coronavirus.
Doctors say there is mounting evidence of a link between a certain blood type and the severity of the novel coronavirus.
Widespread mask-wearing could stifle second wave of COVID-19: study
Dr. Richard Stutt from the University of Cambridge talks about their study that found largescale mask-wearing could be integral in staving off a second wave of coronavirus.
Dr. Richard Stutt from the University of Cambridge talks about their study that found largescale mask-wearing could be integral in staving off a second wave of coronavirus.
When's the right time to go in for your check-up?
Dr. Kristi Tough Disapri outlines the best times and ways for women to check in with their doctors during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Dr. Kristi Tough Disapri outlines the best times and ways for women to check in with their doctors during the COVID-19 outbreak.
New study finds COVID-19 antibodies fade fast
Dr. Shikha Jain talks about the results of a new study that showed coronavirus antibodies may not last as long as originally expected.
Dr. Shikha Jain talks about the results of a new study that showed coronavirus antibodies may not last as long as originally expected.
Timely documentary explores trauma incurred on overworked doctors
Robyn Symon talks about takeaways from her new documentary, 'Do No Harm,' which examines the mental toll exacted on doctors during long shifts and constant stress.
Robyn Symon talks about takeaways from her new documentary, 'Do No Harm,' which examines the mental toll exacted on doctors during long shifts and constant stress.
Steroid shows promise in reducing death risk of sickest COVID-19 patients
Dr. Kaililah Gates from Northwestern Memorial Hospital talks about the latest study that shows a common steroid can help reduce death risk of the sickest COVID-19 patients.
Dr. Kaililah Gates from Northwestern Memorial Hospital talks about the latest study that shows a common steroid can help reduce death risk of the sickest COVID-19 patients.
Trump administration revokes transgender health protection
The policy shift, long-sought by the president's religious and socially conservative supporters, defines gender as a person's biological sex.
The policy shift, long-sought by the president's religious and socially conservative supporters, defines gender as a person's biological sex.
Coronavirus survivor in Chicago receives double lung transplant
Surgeons in Chicago have given a new set of lungs to a young woman with severe lung damage from the coronavirus.
Surgeons in Chicago have given a new set of lungs to a young woman with severe lung damage from the coronavirus.
Stick-on device relays real-time data about coronavirus symptom to doctors
Professor John Rogers from Northwestern University talks about the conversion of a device originally used to help stroke patients into a COVID-19 symptom tracker.
Professor John Rogers from Northwestern University talks about the conversion of a device originally used to help stroke patients into a COVID-19 symptom tracker.
U of Chicago team develops better way to disinfect N95 masks
A group of researchers from the University of Chicago have developed a more efficient way to disinfect N95 mask which are in high demand amid the pandemic.
A group of researchers from the University of Chicago have developed a more efficient way to disinfect N95 mask which are in high demand amid the pandemic.
Latest medical developments from the COVID-19 forefront
Dr. Shikha Jain from Rush University Medical Center talks about the latest findings on the fight against COVID-19.
Dr. Shikha Jain from Rush University Medical Center talks about the latest findings on the fight against COVID-19.
'Songs By Heart' supporting memory care patients through power of music
Songs By Heart is a non-profit organization that trains professional singers and pianists to go into memory care communities and lead therapeutic music programs. Now with the pandemic, they're finding new ways to bring patients the healing powers of music.
Songs By Heart is a non-profit organization that trains professional singers and pianists to go into memory care communities and lead therapeutic music programs. Now with the pandemic, they're finding new ways to bring patients the healing powers of music.
New eating disorder treatment center opening in Naperville
The coronavirus pandemic is having a direct impact on our health. One area it is affecting is people with eating disorders. Melissa Spann of Clementine Naperville, a new eating disorder treatment facility for adolescent girls, talks about it.
The coronavirus pandemic is having a direct impact on our health. One area it is affecting is people with eating disorders. Melissa Spann of Clementine Naperville, a new eating disorder treatment facility for adolescent girls, talks about it.
Hospital staff in Spain wheels recovering coronavirus patients to the beach
Hospital del Mar in Barcelona said the beach trips are part of a program to humanize intensive care units.
Hospital del Mar in Barcelona said the beach trips are part of a program to humanize intensive care units.
Pregnancy and delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic
Erie Family Health Centers is one of those wonderful Chicago community organizations that provides services to low-income families. The population is majority Latino, one of the hardest hit during this pandemic with COVID-19. A big challenge is providing healthcare and reassuring those who need it that they can feel comfortable seeking out help.
Erie Family Health Centers is one of those wonderful Chicago community organizations that provides services to low-income families. The population is majority Latino, one of the hardest hit during this pandemic with COVID-19. A big challenge is providing healthcare and reassuring those who need it that they can feel comfortable seeking out help.
Dr. Oz: Vaccines and herd immunity
Despite the alarming infection and death rates, just 49 percent of Americans say they would definitely get a coronavirus vaccine. So what does this mean for the population to achieve herd immunity and the full reopening of the country? Dr. Oz weighs in.
Despite the alarming infection and death rates, just 49 percent of Americans say they would definitely get a coronavirus vaccine. So what does this mean for the population to achieve herd immunity and the full reopening of the country? Dr. Oz weighs in.
Parents skipping children’s immunizations due to COVID-19
The CDC is reporting that children across the country are not receiving routine immunizations due in large part to parents choosing to stay home and skip routine visits to the pediatrician because of the pandemic. Dr. Julie Holland weighs in on what this means.
The CDC is reporting that children across the country are not receiving routine immunizations due in large part to parents choosing to stay home and skip routine visits to the pediatrician because of the pandemic. Dr. Julie Holland weighs in on what this means.