New trend has people taping their mouths shut at night: Here's why you shouldn't
TikTok influencers are telling people to tape their mouths shut at night for better sleep. Here's why doctors say it’s a bad idea.
Health alert issued after heat-and-eat pasta dish sold at Walmart linked to deadly listeria outbreak
Federal health officials are warning consumers not to eat certain heat-and-eat beef meatball pasta meals sold at Walmart stores nationwide.
Why experts say this flu season could be especially dangerous | ChicagoNOW
Dr. Bobby Mukkamala breaks down what we need to know about flu prevention, vaccine safety, and why getting vaccinated this season is more important than ever. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.
Huntington’s Disease treated successfully for 1st time in landmark trial
Huntington’s disease has been successfully treated for the first time in a groundbreaking clinical trial.
'Nightmare bacteria' cases on the rise in US, CDC report finds
Infectious disease doctors are sounding the alarm after a new CDC report found that drug-resistant “nightmare bacteria” infections rose drastically in the U.S. between 2019 and 2023.
Pfizer boosts push for obesity treatments with $4.9B deal for Metsera
Pfizer is accelerating its push into this industry as obesity treatment demand has soared in recent years.
Loyola cafeteria cashier saves doctor from choking: 'a very scary event'
A Loyola cafeteria cashier recently saved the life of an emergency room doctor who was choking on her lunch.
Trump's Tylenol warning causes pushback from medical community
Trump has suggested that using Tylenol while pregnant could increase the chance of kids developing autism, a claim that has since garnered negative attention from medical leaders worldwide.
Are tattoos safe? Doctors reveal the hidden health risks and benefits | Second Opinion
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.
Illinois health officials recommend flu, COVID vaccines, diverge from CDC guidelines
State health officials widely recommended vaccines for flu and COVID-19, a deviation from recent guidance from a federal vaccine advisory panel.
