Daily multivitamins might not help you live longer, study finds: 'No differences in mortality'
A study found those who took daily multivitamins did not have a lower risk of death from any cause than people who took no multivitamins.
A study found those who took daily multivitamins did not have a lower risk of death from any cause than people who took no multivitamins.
Dangerous animal tranquilizer detected in Chicago street drugs, prompting statewide health warnings
The medical community in Chicago and across the state are on alert for yet another dangerous contaminant that's being added to the street drug supply.
The medical community in Chicago and across the state are on alert for yet another dangerous contaminant that's being added to the street drug supply.
Dangerous animal tranquilizer detected in Chicago street drugs, prompting statewide health warnings
The medical community in Chicago and across the state are on alert for yet another dangerous contaminant that's being added to the street drug supply.
The medical community in Chicago and across the state are on alert for yet another dangerous contaminant that's being added to the street drug supply.
Two batches of mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in DuPage County: health officials
Two batches of mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile virus in DuPage County, health officials announced Friday.
Two batches of mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile virus in DuPage County, health officials announced Friday.
Northwestern launches first-of-its-kind clinical program for gay men
Dr. Channa Amarasekera from Northwestern Medicine talks about their new program to improve urologic care for patients who are gay and bisexual.
Dr. Channa Amarasekera from Northwestern Medicine talks about their new program to improve urologic care for patients who are gay and bisexual.
Chicago White Sox build playgrounds for kids battling cancer
The Chicago White Sox have joined a major volunteer effort to give back to local kids.
The Chicago White Sox have joined a major volunteer effort to give back to local kids.
White Sox build playgrounds for kids battling cancer
The Chicago White Sox have joined a major volunteer effort to give back to local kids.
The Chicago White Sox have joined a major volunteer effort to give back to local kids.
Helping kids with ADHD stay on track this summer
Summer break can be a difficult time for students who have been diagnosed with ADHD. The disruption in routine can sometimes cause anxiety. Ann Dolin from Additude Magazine shares some tips for staying on track.
Summer break can be a difficult time for students who have been diagnosed with ADHD. The disruption in routine can sometimes cause anxiety. Ann Dolin from Additude Magazine shares some tips for staying on track.
Increased risk of dengue virus in US, CDC warns – here’s what to know
The CDC is warning Americans about an increased dengue virus risk, as cases of the mosquito-borne viral disease hit record numbers worldwide.
The CDC is warning Americans about an increased dengue virus risk, as cases of the mosquito-borne viral disease hit record numbers worldwide.
US surgeon general declares gun violence a public health crisis
Dr. Vivek Murthy issued the advisory Tuesday outlining the "urgent threat firearm violence poses to the health and well-being of our country."
Dr. Vivek Murthy issued the advisory Tuesday outlining the "urgent threat firearm violence poses to the health and well-being of our country."
Surgeon general declares gun violence in US a public health crisis
Dr. Vivek Murthy issued the advisory Tuesday outlining the "urgent threat firearm violence poses to the health and well-being of our country."
Dr. Vivek Murthy issued the advisory Tuesday outlining the "urgent threat firearm violence poses to the health and well-being of our country."
‘The Notebook’s’ Gena Rowlands, who played Allie, suffering from Alzheimer’s, son says
Gena Rowlands played the older version of Allie Calhoun in "The Notebook," which was directed by Rowlands son, filmmaker Nick Cassavetes.
Gena Rowlands played the older version of Allie Calhoun in "The Notebook," which was directed by Rowlands son, filmmaker Nick Cassavetes.
Why it's not good to drink alcohol while flying or before a flight
Before boarding your next long flight, you might want to reconsider ordering that drink to relax or fall asleep. This is especially for people with risk factors for certain conditions, or heart and lung disease.
Before boarding your next long flight, you might want to reconsider ordering that drink to relax or fall asleep. This is especially for people with risk factors for certain conditions, or heart and lung disease.
Ann Lurie, namesake of Chicago children's hospital, dies
Ann was the president of the Ann and Robert H. Lurie Foundation, a private philanthropic foundation in Chicago that provides funding for medical treatment, research, education and prevention.
Ann was the president of the Ann and Robert H. Lurie Foundation, a private philanthropic foundation in Chicago that provides funding for medical treatment, research, education and prevention.
Northwestern Medicine performs first awake kidney transplant
Imagine undergoing a life-saving kidney transplant and being awake the entire time.
Imagine undergoing a life-saving kidney transplant and being awake the entire time.
Chicago hospital performs first awake kidney transplant
Imagine undergoing a life-saving kidney transplant and being awake the entire time.
Imagine undergoing a life-saving kidney transplant and being awake the entire time.
Illinois blood center calls for donations amid shortage
Illinois blood centers are in desperate need of donations as their supply dwindles during the summer months.
Illinois blood centers are in desperate need of donations as their supply dwindles during the summer months.
Illinois faces summer blood donation shortage
Versiti Blood Center of Illinois is in desperate need of blood donations as their supply continues to decrease during the summer.
Versiti Blood Center of Illinois is in desperate need of blood donations as their supply continues to decrease during the summer.
Best minerals to fight heat-related health risks
Barton Scott, founder of Upgraded Formulas and certified holistic nutritionist, talks about the importance of minerals in combatting heat-related illnesses and ailments.
Barton Scott, founder of Upgraded Formulas and certified holistic nutritionist, talks about the importance of minerals in combatting heat-related illnesses and ailments.
More American soldiers are dying by suicide than combat
More U.S. soldiers are dying of suicide than any other reason, according to an analysis shared recently by health officials with the Department of Defense.
More U.S. soldiers are dying of suicide than any other reason, according to an analysis shared recently by health officials with the Department of Defense.