Toddler milk not necessary, health experts say
The American Academy of Pediatrics is telling parents to stay away from toddler milk. The formula is marketed toward parents of children ages 1-3. Health experts say toddler milk may not be all that healthy and is very deferent than scientifically produced and regulated infant formula.
The American Academy of Pediatrics is telling parents to stay away from toddler milk. The formula is marketed toward parents of children ages 1-3. Health experts say toddler milk may not be all that healthy and is very deferent than scientifically produced and regulated infant formula.
Maryland man who received second pig heart transplant dies, hospital says
The second person to receive a transplanted heart from a pig has died, nearly six weeks after the highly experimental surgery, his Maryland doctors announced Tuesday.
The second person to receive a transplanted heart from a pig has died, nearly six weeks after the highly experimental surgery, his Maryland doctors announced Tuesday.
Beware of rabid bats in Cook County: Interactive map reveals affected areas
Cook County authorities are urging residents to stay vigilant and take precautions regarding rabid bats in the area.
Cook County authorities are urging residents to stay vigilant and take precautions regarding rabid bats in the area.
Beware of rabid bats in Cook County
Cook County authorities are urging residents to stay vigilant and take precautions regarding rabid bats in the area.
Cook County authorities are urging residents to stay vigilant and take precautions regarding rabid bats in the area.
Health officials facing shortage of infant RSV vaccines
The newly approved vaccine to protect infants and young children from RSV is now in short supply across the country.
The newly approved vaccine to protect infants and young children from RSV is now in short supply across the country.
'Fall back' this weekend for daylight saving time. Here’s what you need to know
In a few days, we’ll move our clocks back an hour to gain a little more sleep as part of the traditional time adjustment.
In a few days, we’ll move our clocks back an hour to gain a little more sleep as part of the traditional time adjustment.
Aflac's special duck brings augmented reality comfort to patients at Lurie Children's Hospital
The renowned Aflac insurance mascot is now being utilized with augmented reality to provide comfort to patients at Lurie Children's Hospital.
The renowned Aflac insurance mascot is now being utilized with augmented reality to provide comfort to patients at Lurie Children's Hospital.
Aflac's special duck brings augmented reality comfort to patients at Lurie Children's Hospital
The renowned Aflac insurance mascot is now being utilized with augmented reality to provide comfort to patients at Lurie Children's Hospital.
The renowned Aflac insurance mascot is now being utilized with augmented reality to provide comfort to patients at Lurie Children's Hospital.
Health officials urge people to get their flu and COVID booster shots amid low numbers
Health officials are sounding the alarm after seeing less people than normal get their flu and COVID-19 shots.
Health officials are sounding the alarm after seeing less people than normal get their flu and COVID-19 shots.
WanaBana fruit pouches found to have 'extremely high' levels of lead, FDA warns
The FDA urged parents and caregivers to test their children for lead if they consumed WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches.
The FDA urged parents and caregivers to test their children for lead if they consumed WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches.
Arrow Foundation empowers those impacted by MS
Non-profit group Arrow Foundation was founded to empower people diagnosed with Multiple sclerosis. Deontae Farrow was diagnosed at age 15. His mother wanted to help others supporting family with MS and provide people going through difficult times with helpful resources.
Non-profit group Arrow Foundation was founded to empower people diagnosed with Multiple sclerosis. Deontae Farrow was diagnosed at age 15. His mother wanted to help others supporting family with MS and provide people going through difficult times with helpful resources.
Chicago community honors memory of Jaden Blake with blood drive
People are giving back to the community by giving blood and it's in honor of a young Chicago man who died last year.
People are giving back to the community by giving blood and it's in honor of a young Chicago man who died last year.
Field Museum hosts blood drive along with 'Bloodsuckers' exhibit
The new Bloodsuckers: Legends to Leeches exhibition is free with a donation that could save a life. It's not money, it's your blood. The exhibit will be at the museum until next fall and the blood drives are organized by Abbott and Versiti Blood Centers. Sign ups are available now.
The new Bloodsuckers: Legends to Leeches exhibition is free with a donation that could save a life. It's not money, it's your blood. The exhibit will be at the museum until next fall and the blood drives are organized by Abbott and Versiti Blood Centers. Sign ups are available now.
Bay Area nurse crushed in MRI accident highlighting safety concerns
A nurse suffered crushing injuries after she became pinned between a hospital bed and an MRI machine at Kaiser Permanente's Redwood City hospital.
A nurse suffered crushing injuries after she became pinned between a hospital bed and an MRI machine at Kaiser Permanente's Redwood City hospital.
Elgin offering free health clinic this weekend
If you're interested in getting a vaccination or in need of health care, there is a free clinic this weekend offering everything from medical to dental and vision care, with no insurance or documentation needed.
If you're interested in getting a vaccination or in need of health care, there is a free clinic this weekend offering everything from medical to dental and vision care, with no insurance or documentation needed.
American children are not getting new COVID-19 shots
Health officials say COVID-19 is still causing thousands of hospitalizations and deaths but Americans are not getting updated vaccines, especially children.
Health officials say COVID-19 is still causing thousands of hospitalizations and deaths but Americans are not getting updated vaccines, especially children.
Chicago Race For the Cure takes steps to end breast cancer
The Susan G. Komen Race For the Cure is coming to Chicago this weekend. The races take place all over the country to raise awareness for the fight against breast cancer. Racers will take off Saturday from Soldier Field.
The Susan G. Komen Race For the Cure is coming to Chicago this weekend. The races take place all over the country to raise awareness for the fight against breast cancer. Racers will take off Saturday from Soldier Field.
Chicago volunteers assemble kits for migrants as suburb begins vaccination clinics
As asylum seekers work to adjust to life in the United States, housing and healthcare are top-of-mind. Meanwhile, volunteers – from the city to the suburbs – are working to make them feel at home.
As asylum seekers work to adjust to life in the United States, housing and healthcare are top-of-mind. Meanwhile, volunteers – from the city to the suburbs – are working to make them feel at home.
Oak Park begins vaccination clinics geared toward migrant families
As asylum seekers work to get adjusted to life here in the United States, housing and healthcare are top-of-mind.
As asylum seekers work to get adjusted to life here in the United States, housing and healthcare are top-of-mind.
Americans forced to choose between health care and everyday expenses, survey finds
More Americans are having to make the tough choices on paying for health care or their everyday expenses. The new survey done by The Commonwealth Fund found nearly one in three people owe money to a hospital, doctor, or health care provider.
More Americans are having to make the tough choices on paying for health care or their everyday expenses. The new survey done by The Commonwealth Fund found nearly one in three people owe money to a hospital, doctor, or health care provider.