Robotic lung removal saves woman's life in Chicago
For the first time, Northwestern Medicine surgeons have removed an entire lung with the help of a robot.
For the first time, Northwestern Medicine surgeons have removed an entire lung with the help of a robot.
Chicago doctor weighs in on effects of ketamine in wake of Matthew Perry's death
In the wake of actor Matthew Perry's death, a Chicago doctor says many headlines about his autopsy are misleading with regard to the drug, ketamine.
In the wake of actor Matthew Perry's death, a Chicago doctor says many headlines about his autopsy are misleading with regard to the drug, ketamine.
Chicago doctor weighs in on effects of ketamine in wake of Matthew Perry's death
In the wake of actor Matthew Perry's death, a Chicago doctor says many headlines about his autopsy are misleading with regard to the drug, ketamine.
In the wake of actor Matthew Perry's death, a Chicago doctor says many headlines about his autopsy are misleading with regard to the drug, ketamine.
Chicago doctor weighs in amid ketamine fears after Matthew Perry's death
In the wake of actor Matthew Perry's death, a local doctor says many headlines about his autopsy are misleading with regard to the drug, ketamine.
In the wake of actor Matthew Perry's death, a local doctor says many headlines about his autopsy are misleading with regard to the drug, ketamine.
James McCaffrey, 'Max Payne' and 'Rescue Me' star, dead at 65
James McCaffrey, the voice behind the "Max Payne" video games, has died at 65.
James McCaffrey, the voice behind the "Max Payne" video games, has died at 65.
Number of children getting kidney stones is increasing
Here is today's health watch.
Here is today's health watch.
Ascension Hospital sends final offer for nurses
The hospital and nurses have not been able to come to an agreement since August.
The hospital and nurses have not been able to come to an agreement since August.
How to cope with the holiday blues
The holidays can be stressful especially for people with existing mental health issues. The American Foundation of suicide prevention shares some way you can cope with the disruptions to your routine.
The holidays can be stressful especially for people with existing mental health issues. The American Foundation of suicide prevention shares some way you can cope with the disruptions to your routine.
Americans eat an extra meal a day from too much snacking, study finds
Snacks made up an average of 19.5% and 22.4% of total energy intake – “while contributing very little nutritional quality,” researchers said.
Snacks made up an average of 19.5% and 22.4% of total energy intake – “while contributing very little nutritional quality,” researchers said.
What is ketamine, the drug that killed Matthew Perry on October 28?
Nearly seven weeks after Matthew Perry’s apparent drowning in a hot tub at his California home, the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner released the actor's cause of death as "acute effects of ketamine."
Nearly seven weeks after Matthew Perry’s apparent drowning in a hot tub at his California home, the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner released the actor's cause of death as "acute effects of ketamine."
Merck-Moderna vaccine with Keytruda cuts risk of skin cancer relapse or death by half, data shows
Moderna on Thursday announced that an experimental cancer vaccine it is developing with Merck — when combined with the latter’s Keytruda immunotherapy — has been proven in a clinical trial to cut the risk of recurrence or death from the "most serious form of skin cancer" by half after three years.
Moderna on Thursday announced that an experimental cancer vaccine it is developing with Merck — when combined with the latter’s Keytruda immunotherapy — has been proven in a clinical trial to cut the risk of recurrence or death from the "most serious form of skin cancer" by half after three years.
House passes legislation to bring whole milk back to school cafeterias
If approved by the Senate, whole milk could be available on school menus for the first time in over a decade.
If approved by the Senate, whole milk could be available on school menus for the first time in over a decade.
Scientists pinpoint cause of morning sickness in pregnancy and potential way to prevent it
The new study, published in the journal Nature, shows why some women like Kate Middleton and Amy Schumer became so sick during pregnancy that they needed to be admitted to the hospital.
The new study, published in the journal Nature, shows why some women like Kate Middleton and Amy Schumer became so sick during pregnancy that they needed to be admitted to the hospital.
Illinois officials urge masking in healthcare settings as respiratory viruses surge
State health officials are recommending a return to masking in healthcare settings.
State health officials are recommending a return to masking in healthcare settings.
Illinois officials urge masking in healthcare settings as respiratory viruses surge
State health officials are recommending a return to masking in healthcare settings.
State health officials are recommending a return to masking in healthcare settings.
Illinois Poison Control Center, the oldest in the country, marks 70 years of lifesaving service
The Illinois Poison Control Center, the oldest in the nation, is celebrating its 70th anniversary. Operating out of Chicago, the center has played a crucial role in handling emergency calls during some of the most alarming health crises of the century, including the infamous Tylenol Murders and the anthrax scare.
The Illinois Poison Control Center, the oldest in the nation, is celebrating its 70th anniversary. Operating out of Chicago, the center has played a crucial role in handling emergency calls during some of the most alarming health crises of the century, including the infamous Tylenol Murders and the anthrax scare.
Illinois Poison Control Center marks 70 years of lifesaving service
The Illinois Poison Control Center, the oldest in the nation, is celebrating its 70th anniversary. Operating out of Chicago, the center has played a crucial role in handling emergency calls during some of the most alarming health crises of the century, including the infamous Tylenol Murders and the anthrax scare.
The Illinois Poison Control Center, the oldest in the nation, is celebrating its 70th anniversary. Operating out of Chicago, the center has played a crucial role in handling emergency calls during some of the most alarming health crises of the century, including the infamous Tylenol Murders and the anthrax scare.
Warning issued as respiratory illness cases soar
The CDC is warning the public about rising cases of respiratory illness.
The CDC is warning the public about rising cases of respiratory illness.
Cause of death released for Andre Braugher, 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' and 'Homicide' star
Andre Braugher died Monday at 61 years old.
Andre Braugher died Monday at 61 years old.
Several illnesses spreading ahead of the holidays
With RSV, coronavirus, influenza and just the common cold all circulating it's easy to get sick. Symptoms can be similar and range widely. Doctors recommend getting vaccinated against these viruses.
With RSV, coronavirus, influenza and just the common cold all circulating it's easy to get sick. Symptoms can be similar and range widely. Doctors recommend getting vaccinated against these viruses.