What are the risk factors for women developing breast cancer?
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Actress Olivia Munn brought a lot of attention this week to breast cancer risk, speaking about her own diagnosis. So what should women know about getting assessed for risk? Dr. Dipti Gupta, who helps lead RUSH's breast cancer diagnostic efforts, joins us.

Teen use of delta-8, an unregulated marijuana alternative, is rising

Delta-8 and other similar THC-type products sold over the counter in gas stations and smoke shops are not regulated and have not been evaluated for safety.

Olivia Munn diagnosed with breast cancer

The 43-year-old actress has been battling the disease since April 2023.

Chicago health officials work to manage measles cases
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Health authorities at local, state, and federal levels are working in conjunction to manage the recent measles outbreak in the Chicago area.

Illinois governor looks to tackle rising cost of health insurance
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The Healthcare Protection Act (HPA), initially proposed during the governor?s FY25 Budget Address in late February, seeks to prohibit step therapy, eliminate prior authorization for crisis mental health care, enhance network adequacy and curb unchecked rate hikes for large group insurance companies.

CDC dispatches team to Chicago as measles cases prompt concerns

As measles cases tick upward, the Chicago Department of Public Health, on Tuesday, confirmed three more cases of the disease at the city’s migrant shelter in Pilsen.

Make your skin glow this St. Patrick's Day with green juice
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Leah Chavie Skincare Boutique in Gold Coast has an alternative to green beer this St. Patrick's Day. Green juice can help with clear skin, digestion and more.

Health benefits from using peptides
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Dr. Suzanne Ferree discusses the benefits from using peptides for weight loss.

7 measles cases reported at Pilsen migrant shelter
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Measles cases are on the rise. A total of eight cases have now been reported in Chicago, seven of which are at a migrant shelter.

Former Chicago mayor backs effort to seal women's reproductive health info in court records

A new initiative unveiled Tuesday aims to safeguard the privacy of women whose reproductive health details are disclosed in court records, a concern echoed by advocates seeking reform.

Lightfoot calls for protecting women's privacy in reproductive health court records
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We've got details on a new initiative announced on Tuesday, looking to protect the privacy of women whose reproductive health information appears in court records. Currently, many of those records are available to the public, something advocates want to see changed.