Health Care

Resident doctors at the University of Chicago Medical Center are demanding better wages and working conditions, citing burnout, 80-hour weeks, and rising living costs.

In this episode of "Second Opinion with the Twin Docs," the docs dive into the booming $1.5 billion tattoo industry and how tattoos have become more mainstream than ever. But behind the art lies a complex health conversation?from infection and allergic reactions to cancer risks and immune system responses. In this episode, we uncover what science, dermatologists, and paramedical tattoo artists are revealing about the true impact tattoos can have on your body?and how they?re also being used to heal both physically and emotionally.

From Lyme disease to emerging conditions like Alpha-gal syndrome, the spread of ticks carries real risks for residents, outdoor workers, farmers, and even pets. Recent studies show not only that ticks are expanding into new areas, but also that our state?s surveillance system has major blind spots.

Bozena, a retired nurse and Polish immigrant, is making medical history with a new liver-targeted therapy that treats advanced eye cancer with fewer side effects.

Dr. Sameena Rahman shares science-based strategies and symptom tips as Illinois officially recognizes Perimenopause Awareness Month to break the stigma around this life stage.

Lurie Children?s physician Dr. Larry Gray explains why the newly cited study shows only a correlation?not proof of cause?and says current medical guidance on acetaminophen use during pregnancy remains unchanged.

The Trump administration issued a warning Monday after a new study showed acetaminophen, the main ingredient in Tylenol, might raise the risk of autism and ADHD in kids. Fox 32's Tia Ewing with more on what's behind the warning, and what doctors want expectant parents to know.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and HHS recently claimed that Tylenol use during pregnancy is linked to autism. Dr. Shikha Jain, a board-certified hematology and oncology physician, joins us to break down the science behind the claim ? and stresses that no study shows causation between Tylenol and autism.

Community members and elected officials rallied Monday outside Weiss Hospital demanding urgent action to restore emergency services and save jobs after last month's abrupt closure.

The CDC is changing guidance on vaccines from the Covid shot to childhood vaccines. Mike Emanuel with the latest on the newest recommendations.

September marks Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and Lurie Children?s Hospital is rallying the community to raise $1 million for lifesaving research and support services. Leading the charge are Karen Sporny and EJ Klages, whose daughter Megan lost her battle with an aggressive brain tumor at just 19 years old in 2023. Now, they?re sharing Megan?s story of courage and determination to inspire others to help children and families still fighting today.

Dr. Samantha Venkatesh from Rush University Medical Center explains alopecia areata?an autoimmune condition affecting 7 million Americans?and the latest on diagnosis, causes, and treatment options.

There are 1 in 5 U.S. children living with an incurable disease, and here in the Chicagoland area ? more than 300 thousand kids alone. Since 2015, Bounce Children?s Foundation has supported hundreds of families with chronically ill children, helping them shift from surviving to thriving. On their ten year anniversary, Bounce is announcing three strategic initiatives for the next 10 years that will dramatically change the scope of their impact