Nurses gather in Chicago to support refugees, migrant families
More than 13,000 nurses from 27 countries are convening in Chicago with a focus on supporting refugees fleeing international conflict in their home countries.
More than 13,000 nurses from 27 countries are convening in Chicago with a focus on supporting refugees fleeing international conflict in their home countries.
Learning the risks of breast cancer
Health experts say you have to look at four factors when determining your risk of getting breast cancer. Family history, type of breast tissue, hormone exposure and obesity are all contributing factors to developing breast cancer.
Health experts say you have to look at four factors when determining your risk of getting breast cancer. Family history, type of breast tissue, hormone exposure and obesity are all contributing factors to developing breast cancer.
CDC throws support behind RSV vaccines
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health talks us through the latest headlines making the rounds in the medical community, including the introduction of a new RSV vaccine.
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health talks us through the latest headlines making the rounds in the medical community, including the introduction of a new RSV vaccine.
Study shows lack of patients receiving cardiac rehabilitation
Only 30% of heart patients are receiving cardiac rehabilitation, according to a new study. Rehab can be critical to the recovery process, with experts recommending 36 sessions.
Only 30% of heart patients are receiving cardiac rehabilitation, according to a new study. Rehab can be critical to the recovery process, with experts recommending 36 sessions.
Simple everyday activity could slash heart disease risk by 20%, study finds
Taking the stairs may be a smart move for your heart's health.
Taking the stairs may be a smart move for your heart's health.
Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation hosting fall benefit this Thursday
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation will come together for a night of collaboration in the name of raising funding for innovative breast cancer research.
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation will come together for a night of collaboration in the name of raising funding for innovative breast cancer research.
Woman mistakenly given abortion medication in 2019 by CVS instead of IVF hormones: 'They just killed my baby'
In 2019, a woman who dreamed of having a big family and struggled with getting pregnant was mistakenly given an abortion pill instead of IVF hormones by a CVS pharmacy.
In 2019, a woman who dreamed of having a big family and struggled with getting pregnant was mistakenly given an abortion pill instead of IVF hormones by a CVS pharmacy.
Rush University Medical Center to open innovative organ donor care center
A new, innovative organ donor care center is coming to Chicago. It's slated to be the first-of-its-kind in the Midwest.
A new, innovative organ donor care center is coming to Chicago. It's slated to be the first-of-its-kind in the Midwest.
Rush University Medical Center to open innovative organ donor care center
A new, innovative organ donor care center is coming to Chicago. It's slated to be the first-of-its-kind in the Midwest.
A new, innovative organ donor care center is coming to Chicago. It's slated to be the first-of-its-kind in the Midwest.
Rising peanut allergy rates in kids prompt exploration of special therapy
Peanut allergies are some of the most common in kids. As the rate increases, doctors are learning treating babies with a special therapy might be the best option.
Peanut allergies are some of the most common in kids. As the rate increases, doctors are learning treating babies with a special therapy might be the best option.
The more people exercise, the lazier they are throughout the rest of the day, study suggests
The study found that a person who is more engaged in a routine exercise program is more prone to "lounge around" and avoid other physical daily activities, like taking the stairs.
The study found that a person who is more engaged in a routine exercise program is more prone to "lounge around" and avoid other physical daily activities, like taking the stairs.
Chicago high school security officer beats cancer, set to compete in marathon
Tens of thousands of athletes will run in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Sunday, each one with a special reason for why they're pushing themselves to finish.
Tens of thousands of athletes will run in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Sunday, each one with a special reason for why they're pushing themselves to finish.
Childhood cancer survivor running Chicago Marathon
Tens of thousands of athletes will run in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Sunday, each one with a special reason for why they're pushing themselves to finish.
Tens of thousands of athletes will run in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Sunday, each one with a special reason for why they're pushing themselves to finish.
Understanding the warning signs of Brest Cancer
The Black community is hardest hit when it comes to breast cancer. Early detection helps increase chances of survival. Demetrius Barbee will be hosting an Brest Cancer Awareness event Saturday with freeze mamograms.
The Black community is hardest hit when it comes to breast cancer. Early detection helps increase chances of survival. Demetrius Barbee will be hosting an Brest Cancer Awareness event Saturday with freeze mamograms.
Flu season begins with a call for vaccination from Cook County health officials
Flu season has arrived, and health officials in Cook County are emphasizing the importance of getting vaccinated against the flu and COVID-19.
Flu season has arrived, and health officials in Cook County are emphasizing the importance of getting vaccinated against the flu and COVID-19.
Flu season begins with a call for vaccination from local health officials
Flu season has arrived, and health officials in Cook County are emphasizing the importance of getting vaccinated against the flu and COVID-19.
Flu season has arrived, and health officials in Cook County are emphasizing the importance of getting vaccinated against the flu and COVID-19.
Walmart executive says weight loss drug impacting food sales
A Walmart executive says shoppers are putting less food in their shopping carts due to weight-loss drugs and some restaurant owners say they are seeing similar trends.
A Walmart executive says shoppers are putting less food in their shopping carts due to weight-loss drugs and some restaurant owners say they are seeing similar trends.
Yellow fever mosquitoes spreading diseases to humans
While yellow fever mosquitos are a large concern in Nevada, experts worry that they might spread to other states soon. The mosquitos can cause deadly diseases like the West Nile Virus and pass them on to humans.
While yellow fever mosquitos are a large concern in Nevada, experts worry that they might spread to other states soon. The mosquitos can cause deadly diseases like the West Nile Virus and pass them on to humans.
How a vitamin B12 deficiency can impact your day-to-day life
A vitamin B deficiency can lead to exhaustion and foggy-headedness. Here are some tell-tale signs you could be suffering from a lack of vitamin B.
A vitamin B deficiency can lead to exhaustion and foggy-headedness. Here are some tell-tale signs you could be suffering from a lack of vitamin B.
New biomedical research center launching in Chicago
A new era of biomedical research is launching in Chicago, thanks to a generous $250 million private investment.
A new era of biomedical research is launching in Chicago, thanks to a generous $250 million private investment.