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.
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.