US health officials monitor mysterious respiratory illness
A mysterious respiratory Illinois is affecting children throughout China and leading to packed hospitals. US health officials are on alert as some states report cases of "white lung syndrome," a type of pneumonia.
A mysterious respiratory Illinois is affecting children throughout China and leading to packed hospitals. US health officials are on alert as some states report cases of "white lung syndrome," a type of pneumonia.
Christmas tree syndrome could trigger your allergies or asthma
Christmas tree syndrome can be caused by real or fake trees.
Christmas tree syndrome can be caused by real or fake trees.
Mystery illness affecting dogs across US
Vets have identified hundreds of dogs with a mysterious respiratory illness across the country, including in Illinois and Indiana.
Vets have identified hundreds of dogs with a mysterious respiratory illness across the country, including in Illinois and Indiana.
EPA wants to replace lead water pipes nationwide
We are learning more about how the Environmental Protection Agency plans to make our water safer here in Chicago, and across the nation.
We are learning more about how the Environmental Protection Agency plans to make our water safer here in Chicago, and across the nation.
Cancer risk could increase with consumption of certain foods and drinks, study finds
Oncologists and dieticians say "overall nutrition quality" is key to lowering your risks of colorectal cancer.
Oncologists and dieticians say "overall nutrition quality" is key to lowering your risks of colorectal cancer.
Companies are cutting worker benefits to offset the sting of high inflation
Companies looking to cut costs to offset the pain of high inflation are quietly paring back the non-cash benefits they offer to employees — and the problem may soon get worse.
Companies looking to cut costs to offset the pain of high inflation are quietly paring back the non-cash benefits they offer to employees — and the problem may soon get worse.
Cases of Whooping Cough on the rise in children
The most a risk for Pertussis, or Whooping Couch, are children under 6 months. It is a highly contagious respiratory tract infection that can cause serious illness in people of all ages.
The most a risk for Pertussis, or Whooping Couch, are children under 6 months. It is a highly contagious respiratory tract infection that can cause serious illness in people of all ages.
Heated blankets recalled over fire, burn hazards, CPSC says
There have been several reports of the heated blankets burning, melting or overheating.
There have been several reports of the heated blankets burning, melting or overheating.
Illinois medical school makes history with FDA-cleared hologram tech for patient treatment
The Carle Illinois College of Medicine at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is the first in the world to use hologram technology to treat patients. It’s called MediView XR and it was just cleared by the Food and Drug Administration.
The Carle Illinois College of Medicine at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is the first in the world to use hologram technology to treat patients. It’s called MediView XR and it was just cleared by the Food and Drug Administration.
Carle Illinois College of Medicine makes history with FDA-cleared hologram tech for patient treatment
The Carle Illinois College of Medicine at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is the first in the world to use hologram technology to treat patients. It?s called MediView XR and it was just cleared by the Food and Drug Administration.
The Carle Illinois College of Medicine at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is the first in the world to use hologram technology to treat patients. It?s called MediView XR and it was just cleared by the Food and Drug Administration.
Chicago teen earns doctoral degree
A 17-year-old Chicago girl has just earned her doctorate. Dorothy Jean Tillman is now Dr. Dorothy Jean Tillman after she successfully defended her dissertation to earn a doctoral degree in Integrated Behavioral Health from Arizona State University.
A 17-year-old Chicago girl has just earned her doctorate. Dorothy Jean Tillman is now Dr. Dorothy Jean Tillman after she successfully defended her dissertation to earn a doctoral degree in Integrated Behavioral Health from Arizona State University.
Deadly salmonella outbreak linked to contaminated pre-cut cantaloupe
U.S. health officials say consumers should not eat pre-cut cantaloupe if they don’t know the source.
U.S. health officials say consumers should not eat pre-cut cantaloupe if they don’t know the source.
17-year-old Chicago girl earns doctorate from Arizona State University
A 17-year-old Chicago girl has just earned her doctorate. Dorothy Jean Tillman is now Dr. Dorothy Jean Tillman after she successfully defended her dissertation to earn a doctoral degree in Integrated Behavioral Health from Arizona State University.
A 17-year-old Chicago girl has just earned her doctorate. Dorothy Jean Tillman is now Dr. Dorothy Jean Tillman after she successfully defended her dissertation to earn a doctoral degree in Integrated Behavioral Health from Arizona State University.
17-year-old Chicago girl earns doctorate from ASU
A 17-year-old Chicago girl has just earned her doctorate. Dorothy Jean Tillman is now Dr. Dorothy Jean Tillman after she successfully defended her dissertation to earn a doctoral degree in Integrated Behavioral Health from Arizona State University.
A 17-year-old Chicago girl has just earned her doctorate. Dorothy Jean Tillman is now Dr. Dorothy Jean Tillman after she successfully defended her dissertation to earn a doctoral degree in Integrated Behavioral Health from Arizona State University.
CDC director grilled on Capitol Hill
The new head of the CDC was on Capitol Hill on Thursday facing tough questions from Republican lawmakers about the agency's transparency.
The new head of the CDC was on Capitol Hill on Thursday facing tough questions from Republican lawmakers about the agency's transparency.
Providing hope with Cards for Hospitalized Kids
Cards for Hospitalized Kids is a charitable group based in Chicago that aims to bring hope and joy to children fighting illness. Founder Jen Rubino was one of the children stuck in the hospital in 2011, and she say first hand how difficult it is to be away from school and family.
Cards for Hospitalized Kids is a charitable group based in Chicago that aims to bring hope and joy to children fighting illness. Founder Jen Rubino was one of the children stuck in the hospital in 2011, and she say first hand how difficult it is to be away from school and family.
Loretto Hospital celebrates patient's 100th birthday while unveiling Outpatient Physical Therapy Unit
Loretto Hospital in Chicago commemorated a significant moment on Wednesday, inaugurating its state-of-the-art Outpatient Physical Therapy Unit and celebrating the 100th birthday of a remarkable patient.
Loretto Hospital in Chicago commemorated a significant moment on Wednesday, inaugurating its state-of-the-art Outpatient Physical Therapy Unit and celebrating the 100th birthday of a remarkable patient.
Loretto Hospital celebrates patient's 100th birthday and more
Loretto Hospital in Chicago commemorated a significant moment on Wednesday, inaugurating its state-of-the-art Outpatient Physical Therapy Unit and celebrating the 100th birthday of a remarkable patient.
Loretto Hospital in Chicago commemorated a significant moment on Wednesday, inaugurating its state-of-the-art Outpatient Physical Therapy Unit and celebrating the 100th birthday of a remarkable patient.
How to get back on track after Thanksgiving feasting
Thanksgiving is a holiday primarily food-focused and we can tend to over-indulge. Deena Centofanti has some helpful tips to getting your healthy habits back on track.
Thanksgiving is a holiday primarily food-focused and we can tend to over-indulge. Deena Centofanti has some helpful tips to getting your healthy habits back on track.
Chicago doctor returns from front lines in Israel, highlights compassion amidst war
A Chicago doctor is sharing his war stories days after returning to the United States from the front lines in Israel.
A Chicago doctor is sharing his war stories days after returning to the United States from the front lines in Israel.