‘Perfect storm’: Doctors warn of alarming rise in adult-onset food allergies
More adults are suddenly developing allergic reactions later in life — and experts aren't sure why.
More adults are suddenly developing allergic reactions later in life — and experts aren't sure why.
Donald Glover shares health update: Stroke and heart condition
Donald Glover, who performs under the name Childish Gambino, opened up about a recent health scare that forced him to cancel his tour last year.
Donald Glover, who performs under the name Childish Gambino, opened up about a recent health scare that forced him to cancel his tour last year.
ByHeart formula may have sickened other babies months before botulism outbreak
Parents whose babies were sickened with botulism some nine months before the current outbreak linked to ByHeart formula are demanding answers.
Parents whose babies were sickened with botulism some nine months before the current outbreak linked to ByHeart formula are demanding answers.
Dreaded dental procedure may slash diabetes and heart disease risk, researchers say
Researchers found significant drops in inflammation markers and diabetes risk factors in dozens of patients after they underwent this dreaded dental procedure.
Researchers found significant drops in inflammation markers and diabetes risk factors in dozens of patients after they underwent this dreaded dental procedure.
Tatiana Schlossberg, JFK's granddaughter, reveals terminal cancer diagnosis
Tatiana Schlossberg, President John F. Kennedy's granddaughter, shared in an essay this weekend that she’s been diagnosed with terminal cancer and has less than a year to live.
Tatiana Schlossberg, President John F. Kennedy's granddaughter, shared in an essay this weekend that she’s been diagnosed with terminal cancer and has less than a year to live.
Daily pill slashes 'bad' cholesterol levels by 60% in yearlong trial
A new daily pill could reduce bad cholesterol levels by 60%, according to a new study.
A new daily pill could reduce bad cholesterol levels by 60%, according to a new study.
FDA authorizes drug to treat cats and kittens infected with New World screwworm
In October, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the first time ever issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for a drug to treat dogs and puppies infected with the parasite New World screwworm (NWS). Now it’s doing the same approval to treat kittens and cats.
In October, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the first time ever issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for a drug to treat dogs and puppies infected with the parasite New World screwworm (NWS). Now it’s doing the same approval to treat kittens and cats.
Indiana hospital fires doctor, nurse after mother gives birth on highway
A northwest Indiana hospital has fired a doctor and nurse after a mother gave birth on a highway minutes after being sent home.
A northwest Indiana hospital has fired a doctor and nurse after a mother gave birth on a highway minutes after being sent home.
Lung cancer slipping past checks
Northwestern doctors say a lot of people who get lung cancer never even get the chance to be checked. They looked at nearly a thousand cases and say most would have been turned away under today’s rules.
Northwestern doctors say a lot of people who get lung cancer never even get the chance to be checked. They looked at nearly a thousand cases and say most would have been turned away under today’s rules.
New details emerge in highway birth after mother’s hospital discharge
A northwest Indiana family is speaking out after they say a hospital sent a pregnant mother home — only for her to give birth minutes later on the highway.
A northwest Indiana family is speaking out after they say a hospital sent a pregnant mother home — only for her to give birth minutes later on the highway.
How a Greek family secret became top-tier olive oil for cooking and skincare
Chef and restaurateur Dimitri Kallianis joins us in studio to share how his family’s Greek olive oil powers his skincare line and restaurant dishes, plus where viewers can find the products.
Chef and restaurateur Dimitri Kallianis joins us in studio to share how his family’s Greek olive oil powers his skincare line and restaurant dishes, plus where viewers can find the products.
Recalled ByHeart baby formula still on store shelves, officials find
At least 31 babies in 15 states who drank ByHeart formula have been hospitalized and treated for infantile botulism since August.
At least 31 babies in 15 states who drank ByHeart formula have been hospitalized and treated for infantile botulism since August.
Racial disparities in Black maternal care | The Chicago Report
Local data reveals a disparity in birth complications between white and African American women. Cook County Commissioner and congressional candidate Donna Miller has been addressing the issue, including through the launch of a countywide free doula program.
Local data reveals a disparity in birth complications between white and African American women. Cook County Commissioner and congressional candidate Donna Miller has been addressing the issue, including through the launch of a countywide free doula program.
Healthcare costs at center of shutdown deal — debate over how to lower prices continues
The recent government shutdown ended after Republicans agreed to work with Democrats on tackling rising healthcare costs. Democrats want to extend expiring Obamacare tax credits to keep premiums down, while some Republicans — including Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy — are pushing to send federal assistance directly to consumers instead of insurance companies. Critics argue that approach won’t go far enough, as lawmakers face pressure to act before the current tax credits expire at year’s end.
The recent government shutdown ended after Republicans agreed to work with Democrats on tackling rising healthcare costs. Democrats want to extend expiring Obamacare tax credits to keep premiums down, while some Republicans — including Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy — are pushing to send federal assistance directly to consumers instead of insurance companies. Critics argue that approach won’t go far enough, as lawmakers face pressure to act before the current tax credits expire at year’s end.
Family demands accountability from Indiana hospital after highway birth
A Chicago couple says a northwest Indiana hospital sent them away while the mother was in active labor — forcing them to deliver their newborn along the side of a highway.
A Chicago couple says a northwest Indiana hospital sent them away while the mother was in active labor — forcing them to deliver their newborn along the side of a highway.
Chicago advocate unites lung cancer patients, caregivers for awareness month
Jill Feldman, founder of the EGFR Resisters group, shares her story and the inspiration behind organizing a community event for those affected by EGFR-positive lung cancer.
Jill Feldman, founder of the EGFR Resisters group, shares her story and the inspiration behind organizing a community event for those affected by EGFR-positive lung cancer.
After highway birth, couple hires attorney to push for changes at Indiana hospital
They have hired an attorney, but said they are not seeking money. Instead, they want the hospital to make serious changes.
They have hired an attorney, but said they are not seeking money. Instead, they want the hospital to make serious changes.
After highway birth, couple hires attorney to push for changes at Indiana hospital
A Chicago couple says a northwest Indiana hospital sent them away while the mother was in active labor — forcing them to deliver their newborn along the side of a highway.
A Chicago couple says a northwest Indiana hospital sent them away while the mother was in active labor — forcing them to deliver their newborn along the side of a highway.
Family speaks out after pregnant woman forced to leave Indiana hospital | ChicagoLIVE
The Wells family joined ChicagoLIVE on Tuesday to share their story after a pregnant Mercedes Wells was discharged from Franciscan Health Crown Point while in labor. With attorney Cannon Lambert by their side, they describe the trauma, call for accountability, and demand change to protect other women from similar treatment.
The Wells family joined ChicagoLIVE on Tuesday to share their story after a pregnant Mercedes Wells was discharged from Franciscan Health Crown Point while in labor. With attorney Cannon Lambert by their side, they describe the trauma, call for accountability, and demand change to protect other women from similar treatment.
U.S. infertility crisis | ChicagoNOW
The U.S. is currently facing an infertility crisis and it’s not because of age. Dr. Ann Shippy, author and Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician joins via zoom to dive deeper into the causes of this crisis
The U.S. is currently facing an infertility crisis and it’s not because of age. Dr. Ann Shippy, author and Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician joins via zoom to dive deeper into the causes of this crisis