Sharp surge in syphilis cases among US newborns sparks urgent call for testing and treatment
More than 3,700 babies were born with congenital syphilis in 2022 — 10 times more than a decade ago and a 32% increase from 2021.
More than 3,700 babies were born with congenital syphilis in 2022 — 10 times more than a decade ago and a 32% increase from 2021.
1 in 5 US adults ‘rarely or never’ wakes up feeling well-rested — here’s why
Surprising sleep trends were revealed in new survey, including the rise of ‘Scandinavian sleeping.'
Surprising sleep trends were revealed in new survey, including the rise of ‘Scandinavian sleeping.'
Tips for evaluating your cognitive health
Dr. John Whyte, chief medical officer of WebMD, shows off a simple home test that can help you evaluate your physical and cognitive health.
Dr. John Whyte, chief medical officer of WebMD, shows off a simple home test that can help you evaluate your physical and cognitive health.
New tech shows promise in helping doctors diagnose autism
Many parents worry about their child if they're not developing right, especially when it comes to autism, but in groundbreaking research, a device is helping doctors catch it earlier on.
Many parents worry about their child if they're not developing right, especially when it comes to autism, but in groundbreaking research, a device is helping doctors catch it earlier on.
These are some of the strange objects that get stuck in people's bodies, according to CDC data
"Foreign objects stuck in people’s bodies" were the 9th leading cause of unintentional injuries that led to emergency room visits in 2021, according to the CDC.
"Foreign objects stuck in people’s bodies" were the 9th leading cause of unintentional injuries that led to emergency room visits in 2021, according to the CDC.
Vaccines linked to reduced Alzheimer's risk
If you need another reason to keep up on your vaccinations, this might be the one.
If you need another reason to keep up on your vaccinations, this might be the one.
Teen saves children's lives through organ donation after fatal asthma attack
Delilah Starr Lincoln's mother says her daughter had a root canal procedure after a severe toothache last Wednesday. That same night, her asthma triggered. Her mother took her off life support days later.
Delilah Starr Lincoln's mother says her daughter had a root canal procedure after a severe toothache last Wednesday. That same night, her asthma triggered. Her mother took her off life support days later.
Teen saves children's lives through organ donation after fatal asthma attack
Delilah Starr Lincoln's mother says her daughter had a root canal procedure after a severe toothache last Wednesday. That same night, her asthma triggered. Her mother took her off life support days later.
Delilah Starr Lincoln's mother says her daughter had a root canal procedure after a severe toothache last Wednesday. That same night, her asthma triggered. Her mother took her off life support days later.
Young cancer survivor receives VIP treatment from the Bears
A young Chicago Bears fan is getting the VIP treatment next week!
A young Chicago Bears fan is getting the VIP treatment next week!
Young cancer survivor receives VIP treatment from the Bears
A young Bears fan is getting the VIP treatment next week!
A young Bears fan is getting the VIP treatment next week!
Chicago secures $336 million loan to remove and replace lead water pipes
Chicago's aging water pipe infrastructure is in for a major overhaul as the city recently secured a significant financial boost.
Chicago's aging water pipe infrastructure is in for a major overhaul as the city recently secured a significant financial boost.
Health Watch: Gum disease and its impact on your overall health
Good oral hygiene goes beyond your teeth. Your gums also contribute to your overall health. Beth Galvin explains some of the risk factors for gum disease, and what you can do to prevent it.
Good oral hygiene goes beyond your teeth. Your gums also contribute to your overall health. Beth Galvin explains some of the risk factors for gum disease, and what you can do to prevent it.
FDA proposes ban on food additive found in some sodas, fruity sports drinks
Brominated vegetable oil was once more widely used in popular citrus drinks in the U.S., but has been slowly phased out amid potential health risks.
Brominated vegetable oil was once more widely used in popular citrus drinks in the U.S., but has been slowly phased out amid potential health risks.
Tropical skin disease carried by sand flies now in US
A recent study reveals the bite of a sand fly can cause a skin infection.
A recent study reveals the bite of a sand fly can cause a skin infection.
Daylight Saving Time can impact your health | Here's how
It's that time of the year again: to set your clocks back an hour. But is Daylight Saving Time affecting your health?
It's that time of the year again: to set your clocks back an hour. But is Daylight Saving Time affecting your health?
A new RSV shot for infants is in short supply
A new shot for infants against RSV is in short supply, and U.S. health officials told doctors they should prioritize giving the drug to babies at the highest risk of severe disease.
A new shot for infants against RSV is in short supply, and U.S. health officials told doctors they should prioritize giving the drug to babies at the highest risk of severe disease.
Eye drops sold at Walmart added to FDA's list of potentially harmful products
Walmart eye drops are the 27th concerning eye product on the FDA's list.
Walmart eye drops are the 27th concerning eye product on the FDA's list.
Chicago doctors return home after setting up cancer screening program in Philippines
Local doctors are back home in Chicago from a trip to the Philippines, helping pave the way forward for better healthcare there.
Local doctors are back home in Chicago from a trip to the Philippines, helping pave the way forward for better healthcare there.
What kind of toll does Daylight Saving Time have on our bodies?
This weekend, we will all be setting our clocks back one hour to fall back from Daylight Saving Time. We're turning to Standard Time and even though Sunday you're gaining an hour of sleep, that change can really mess with you.
This weekend, we will all be setting our clocks back one hour to fall back from Daylight Saving Time. We're turning to Standard Time and even though Sunday you're gaining an hour of sleep, that change can really mess with you.
Lake County using mental health counselors on calls
In Lake County, when law enforcement officials show up, they are making assessments on whether residents would benefit from mental health professionals.
In Lake County, when law enforcement officials show up, they are making assessments on whether residents would benefit from mental health professionals.