Federal officials unveil new plan in the fight against Lyme disease and tick-borne illness
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a major initiative to combat Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses across the country.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a major initiative to combat Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses across the country.
Teen's CPR training helps save mother's life after cardiac emergency
A Chicago-area mother is sharing her survival story after her 15-year-old son used CPR skills he learned in school two years earlier to help save her life during a sudden cardiac emergency.
A Chicago-area mother is sharing her survival story after her 15-year-old son used CPR skills he learned in school two years earlier to help save her life during a sudden cardiac emergency.
American Heart Association director shares how CPR training helped save a life
After performing CPR on a passenger who collapsed during a bus ride home, an American Heart Association director shares her experience and demonstrates lifesaving techniques anyone can learn.
After performing CPR on a passenger who collapsed during a bus ride home, an American Heart Association director shares her experience and demonstrates lifesaving techniques anyone can learn.
CPR saved her life after cardiac arrest during Zoom call
Amber Schmillen, whose life was saved after suffering sudden cardiac arrest during a work Zoom call, is sharing her story to highlight the importance of CPR and acting quickly in an emergency.
Amber Schmillen, whose life was saved after suffering sudden cardiac arrest during a work Zoom call, is sharing her story to highlight the importance of CPR and acting quickly in an emergency.
Lurie Children’s Week: Kids Advisory Board shapes care, spaces, and policies at pediatric hospital
Lurie Children's Week is officially underway! Held June 1–9, the annual celebration highlights the commitment and compassion that define the hospital’s mission.
Lurie Children's Week is officially underway! Held June 1–9, the annual celebration highlights the commitment and compassion that define the hospital’s mission.
Trump backs HHS plan to reduce recommended childhood vaccines
President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order for federal agencies to coordinate their guidance with a Department of Health and Human Services study, which recommends vaccinating all children against multiple diseases.
President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order for federal agencies to coordinate their guidance with a Department of Health and Human Services study, which recommends vaccinating all children against multiple diseases.
Kentucky social media settlement: Meta reportedly paying $27M to settle addiction case
Meta platforms are reportedly paying $27 million to settle a social media addiction case in Kentucky, Reuters reported.
Meta platforms are reportedly paying $27 million to settle a social media addiction case in Kentucky, Reuters reported.
Google aims to release 64 million “good" mosquitoes in California and Florida
Google’s Debug program promises its "good bugs" are designed to eliminate the disease-ridden "bad bugs."
Google’s Debug program promises its "good bugs" are designed to eliminate the disease-ridden "bad bugs."
Yet another recall over Salmonella-linked milk; item sold at Costco, Target, Walmart, other stores
To date, more than 40 food items have been affected by the Salmonella fears tied to those sourced dairy products.
To date, more than 40 food items have been affected by the Salmonella fears tied to those sourced dairy products.
Experimental pill helps people with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer, researchers say
An experimental pill helped people with one of the most deadly cancers in the world live longer, researchers reported this weekend.
An experimental pill helped people with one of the most deadly cancers in the world live longer, researchers reported this weekend.
Ebola outbreak latest: Risk to Americans remains 'low' | ChicagoLIVE
Dr. Michael Lin, an infectious disease expert at Rush University Medical Center, discusses what you should know about the Ebola outbreak in Africa and the threat to the average American.
Dr. Michael Lin, an infectious disease expert at Rush University Medical Center, discusses what you should know about the Ebola outbreak in Africa and the threat to the average American.
Popular fruit may help protect your skin from the sun, new study suggests
The benefits of grapes could go beyond providing a healthy snack. Here's what a new study found.
The benefits of grapes could go beyond providing a healthy snack. Here's what a new study found.
Trump in ‘excellent health' after annual physical, White House doctor says
President Donald Trump has been declared in “excellent health" and “fully fit" to serve as commander in chief following a comprehensive medical exam.
President Donald Trump has been declared in “excellent health" and “fully fit" to serve as commander in chief following a comprehensive medical exam.
CDC asking for employee volunteers to help with Ebola screenings
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is requesting staffers to serve as volunteers for Ebola screenings of travelers arriving in the U.S. Here's what we know.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is requesting staffers to serve as volunteers for Ebola screenings of travelers arriving in the U.S. Here's what we know.
Most Illinois parents fall short on sunscreen for kids | ChicagoNOW
As families head into summer, a new statewide survey from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is raising concerns about how consistently parents are protecting kids from harmful sun exposure. The report found that fewer than half of Illinois parents always apply sunscreen to their children before outdoor activities, and many don’t reapply it as recommended. Dr. Anthony Mancini, Chief of Pediatric Dermatology at Lurie Children’s joins ChicagoNOW to share more.
As families head into summer, a new statewide survey from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is raising concerns about how consistently parents are protecting kids from harmful sun exposure. The report found that fewer than half of Illinois parents always apply sunscreen to their children before outdoor activities, and many don’t reapply it as recommended. Dr. Anthony Mancini, Chief of Pediatric Dermatology at Lurie Children’s joins ChicagoNOW to share more.
Employees claim missed paychecks after sudden closure of Birth Center of Chicago
Former employees at the Birth Center of Chicago say they were blindsided after the facility abruptly shut down operations, leaving workers without answers — and, they claim, without pay.
Former employees at the Birth Center of Chicago say they were blindsided after the facility abruptly shut down operations, leaving workers without answers — and, they claim, without pay.
Tick bite ER visits hit highest seasonal level in years as doctors warn of disease surge
Tick bite-related ER visits are at their highest seasonal levels since 2017 across most U.S. regions, raising concerns about increased Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.
Tick bite-related ER visits are at their highest seasonal levels since 2017 across most U.S. regions, raising concerns about increased Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.
Durbin, doctors slam FDA approval of flavored e-cigarettes
Sen. Dick Durbin and Chicago pediatricians are criticizing the FDA’s decision to approve fruit-flavored e-cigarettes, warning the products are designed to attract kids and could lead to serious long-term health risks.
Sen. Dick Durbin and Chicago pediatricians are criticizing the FDA’s decision to approve fruit-flavored e-cigarettes, warning the products are designed to attract kids and could lead to serious long-term health risks.
New hepatitis B drug may be a 'functional cure' for some people
New research implies that a first-of-its-kind drug for hepatitis B could allow some patients to stop treatment without showing signs of the dangerous virus.
New research implies that a first-of-its-kind drug for hepatitis B could allow some patients to stop treatment without showing signs of the dangerous virus.
These states spend the most on health care: See the list
A new WalletHub report found Americans are spending significantly more on health care.
A new WalletHub report found Americans are spending significantly more on health care.