In potential cancer breakthrough, newly found ‘kill switch’ triggers death of cancer cells: ‘One-two punch'
The receptor, called CD95, could improve the effectiveness of immune-based therapies.
The receptor, called CD95, could improve the effectiveness of immune-based therapies.
Movember aims to change the face of men's health
Facial hair is now being used to raise awareness for men's health specifically prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health. Movember is an annual initiative when men are encouraged to grow moustaches during the month of November.
Facial hair is now being used to raise awareness for men's health specifically prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health. Movember is an annual initiative when men are encouraged to grow moustaches during the month of November.
First vaccine for chikungunya virus, an 'emerging global health threat,' gets FDA approval
The FDA described chikungunya as an "emerging global health threat," with at least five million cases reported over the past 15 years.
The FDA described chikungunya as an "emerging global health threat," with at least five million cases reported over the past 15 years.
Dr. Allison Arwady joining the CDC in Atlanta
Dr. Allison Arwady has a new job at the CDC.
Dr. Allison Arwady has a new job at the CDC.
CDC expands airport virus surveillance program during holidays
Airports on the West and East coasts are offering surveillance testing in an effort to help the CDC find out what viruses are going around. The tests will cover more than just COVID-19, but also the flu and RSV.
Airports on the West and East coasts are offering surveillance testing in an effort to help the CDC find out what viruses are going around. The tests will cover more than just COVID-19, but also the flu and RSV.
Fish to eat and fish to think twice about, according to experts — see the lists
Here are the healthiest fish you can eat, according to dietitians.
Here are the healthiest fish you can eat, according to dietitians.
Generative AI healthcare market expected to boom in coming years
AI could next go mainstream in the health care industry, focusing on streamlining what many doctors say is the most time consuming part of their job: electronic medical records.
AI could next go mainstream in the health care industry, focusing on streamlining what many doctors say is the most time consuming part of their job: electronic medical records.
Arkansas military veteran receives world’s first whole-eye and partial-face transplant
Aaron James, a military veteran received the first-ever whole-eye and partial-face transplant at NYU Langone Health is speaking out about the life-changing surgery.
Aaron James, a military veteran received the first-ever whole-eye and partial-face transplant at NYU Langone Health is speaking out about the life-changing surgery.
Lung cancer pill shows 'earth-shattering' results in 5-year study: 'An optimistic time'
Many lung cancer patients now have access to a potentially life-saving new medication called Tagrisso. A surgeon from Hackensack Meridian and a patient share their experiences with the drug.
Many lung cancer patients now have access to a potentially life-saving new medication called Tagrisso. A surgeon from Hackensack Meridian and a patient share their experiences with the drug.
New AI-powered health app can check your vitals with selfie
Getting a check up could be as easy as snapping a picture using a new AI-powered app. Dr. Renee Dua created the app to make health care more accessible.
Getting a check up could be as easy as snapping a picture using a new AI-powered app. Dr. Renee Dua created the app to make health care more accessible.
Kankakee County veterans' home reports 30 'mild' cases of COVID-19
A veterans' home in south suburban Kankakee County is experiencing a COVID-19 outbreak among its residents and staff.
A veterans' home in south suburban Kankakee County is experiencing a COVID-19 outbreak among its residents and staff.
FDA approves new weight loss drug
A new weight loss drug, Zepbound, has been approved by the FDA.
A new weight loss drug, Zepbound, has been approved by the FDA.
Doctors use breast implants to save man's life after years of smoking
A monumental surgery at Northwestern Medicine saved a man's life after years of smoking.
A monumental surgery at Northwestern Medicine saved a man's life after years of smoking.
Chicago doctors use breast implants to perform successful double-lung transplant
A monumental surgery at Northwestern Medicine saved a man's life after years of smoking.
A monumental surgery at Northwestern Medicine saved a man's life after years of smoking.
Chicago doctors use breast implants to perform double-lung transplant
Doctors at Northwestern Medicine performed a successful double-lung transplant by using a breast implants to keep the patient alive. A 34-year-old needed the transplant from years of smoking.
Doctors at Northwestern Medicine performed a successful double-lung transplant by using a breast implants to keep the patient alive. A 34-year-old needed the transplant from years of smoking.
Glendale Heights installs Narcan vending machine at city hall
DuPage County is getting some extra help in the fight against the opioid epidemic.
DuPage County is getting some extra help in the fight against the opioid epidemic.
FDA approves new version of diabetes drug Mounjaro for weight loss
The Food and Drug Administration approved Zepbound, a new version of the popular diabetes treatment Mounjaro which helps dieters lose about a quarter of their body weight.
The Food and Drug Administration approved Zepbound, a new version of the popular diabetes treatment Mounjaro which helps dieters lose about a quarter of their body weight.
FDA approves Mounjaro for weight loss
The Food and Drug Administration just approved Mounjaro, a new drug for weight loss.
The Food and Drug Administration just approved Mounjaro, a new drug for weight loss.
Lawsuit filed by Illinois men reveals shocking allegations of abuse at Arkansas religious camp
A new lawsuit has been filed against a religious camp in Arkansas, and some of those suing are from Illinois.
A new lawsuit has been filed against a religious camp in Arkansas, and some of those suing are from Illinois.
Cook County Health: Data breach potentially affected up to 1.2 million patients
Up to 1.2 million Cook County Health patients could have had personal information leaked to hackers this year.
Up to 1.2 million Cook County Health patients could have had personal information leaked to hackers this year.