New research may have cracked the code to rapid, natural hair regrowth
A new, experimental serum shows promise in reversing baldness within 20 days. Here's how it works.
A new, experimental serum shows promise in reversing baldness within 20 days. Here's how it works.
What you eat this weekend could make or break your daylight saving recovery
Protein-packed breakfasts and melatonin-boosting snacks can help reset your body's internal clock faster.
Protein-packed breakfasts and melatonin-boosting snacks can help reset your body's internal clock faster.
FDA puts restrictions on fluoride use for kids
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s latest action takes aim at fluoride, a chemical that is a mainstay of dental care.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s latest action takes aim at fluoride, a chemical that is a mainstay of dental care.
Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act plans begins today
The Health Insurance Marketplace open enrollment period for Obamacare, also known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA), for the 2026 plan year begins on Saturday.
The Health Insurance Marketplace open enrollment period for Obamacare, also known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA), for the 2026 plan year begins on Saturday.
Cook County warns residents of rabid bats this Halloween
This Halloween, Cook County is warning residents of rabid bats. The county's Dept. of Animal and Rabies Control put out an interactive map showing where rabid bats have been found.
This Halloween, Cook County is warning residents of rabid bats. The county's Dept. of Animal and Rabies Control put out an interactive map showing where rabid bats have been found.
Elmhurst University opens $30M Health Sciences building with state-of-the-art simulation labs
Elmhurst University has opened its new $30 million Health Sciences building, a cutting-edge facility for nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and public health students.
Elmhurst University has opened its new $30 million Health Sciences building, a cutting-edge facility for nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and public health students.
Mpox outbreak hits Chicago communities | ChicagoLIVE
Cook County Health's Dr. Monica Almeida Mercon spoke with ChicagoLIVE's Anita Blanton to explain the potential causes for the rise in mpox cases in Chicago. She also discussed how individuals can protect themselves from the outbreak.
Cook County Health's Dr. Monica Almeida Mercon spoke with ChicagoLIVE's Anita Blanton to explain the potential causes for the rise in mpox cases in Chicago. She also discussed how individuals can protect themselves from the outbreak.
Chicago woman receives life-saving kidney transplant from her daughter
A daughter donated her kidney to save her mother’s life at UI Health, completing a years-long journey of love, resilience, and advocacy.
A daughter donated her kidney to save her mother’s life at UI Health, completing a years-long journey of love, resilience, and advocacy.
RFK Jr. admits no strong link exists between Tylenol usage and autism
Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr. walked back his claims that Tylenol usage can be linked to autism on Wednesday. Kennedy's change in language comes after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Tylenol on Tuesday, accusing the company of "knowingly endangering millions."
Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr. walked back his claims that Tylenol usage can be linked to autism on Wednesday. Kennedy's change in language comes after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Tylenol on Tuesday, accusing the company of "knowingly endangering millions."
Chicago-area official stranded in Jamaica without life-saving medication after hurricane
A local government staffer from Chicago’s south suburbs is stranded in Jamaica without the medication keeping her transplanted kidney functioning.
A local government staffer from Chicago’s south suburbs is stranded in Jamaica without the medication keeping her transplanted kidney functioning.
Chicago-area official stranded in Jamaica without life-saving medication after hurricane
A local government staffer from Chicago’s south suburbs is stranded in Jamaica without the medication keeping her transplanted kidney functioning.
A local government staffer from Chicago’s south suburbs is stranded in Jamaica without the medication keeping her transplanted kidney functioning.
Promising cancer treatment using LED light and tin flakes kills skin and colon cancer cells in 30 minutes
Researchers at the UT Austin Portugal Program have developed what they say is a remarkable cancer treatment that combines LED light and tiny tin flakes to kill cancer cells while shielding healthy cells.
Researchers at the UT Austin Portugal Program have developed what they say is a remarkable cancer treatment that combines LED light and tiny tin flakes to kill cancer cells while shielding healthy cells.
KidneyMobile hits the road to fight kidney disease across Illinois
The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois is using its mobile screening unit, the KidneyMobile, to provide free testing and education on kidney disease — with plans to add a second vehicle funded by an upcoming Nov. 1 gala.
The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois is using its mobile screening unit, the KidneyMobile, to provide free testing and education on kidney disease — with plans to add a second vehicle funded by an upcoming Nov. 1 gala.
Blood pressure medication recalled due to cancerous chemical
More than 500,000 bottles of blood pressure medication have been recalled for having high levels of a cancer-causing chemical.
More than 500,000 bottles of blood pressure medication have been recalled for having high levels of a cancer-causing chemical.
Northwestern scientists develop nanomedicine that wipes out leukemia in animal study
A groundbreaking Northwestern University study has unveiled a new nanomedicine that wiped out acute myeloid leukemia in animal trials — a major step forward in the fight against cancer.
A groundbreaking Northwestern University study has unveiled a new nanomedicine that wiped out acute myeloid leukemia in animal trials — a major step forward in the fight against cancer.
Local sleep medicine physician shares tips for daylight saving
In just a few days, millions of Americans will gain an hour of sleep as daylight saving time ends. On Sunday, Nov. 2, clocks around the U.S. will "fall back" an hour at 2 a.m. To discuss how it impacts our sleep cycle and how to prepare for it is doctor Lindsay McCullough, a sleep medicine physician at Rush.
In just a few days, millions of Americans will gain an hour of sleep as daylight saving time ends. On Sunday, Nov. 2, clocks around the U.S. will "fall back" an hour at 2 a.m. To discuss how it impacts our sleep cycle and how to prepare for it is doctor Lindsay McCullough, a sleep medicine physician at Rush.
Health experts warn of severe flu season: What you need to know to stay protected
As colder weather brings a surge in flu cases, AMA board chair Dr. Lase Ajayi shares how to recognize symptoms, protect vulnerable groups, and keep your family safe this flu season.
As colder weather brings a surge in flu cases, AMA board chair Dr. Lase Ajayi shares how to recognize symptoms, protect vulnerable groups, and keep your family safe this flu season.
First grader welcomed back to Southwest Side school after heart transplant
First grade CPS student Joselin Nevarez received a warm welcome back to school on Tuesday after recovering from a heart transplant over the summer. Nevarez's family hopes to raise awareness about children's heart conditions.
First grade CPS student Joselin Nevarez received a warm welcome back to school on Tuesday after recovering from a heart transplant over the summer. Nevarez's family hopes to raise awareness about children's heart conditions.
Gravity and our bodies | ChicagoNOW
The difference between feeling strong and feeling exhausted might come down to one thing: how well your body manages gravity. Brennan Spiegel, MD, director of Health Services Research at Cedars-Sinai explains the effects that gravity has on the body.
The difference between feeling strong and feeling exhausted might come down to one thing: how well your body manages gravity. Brennan Spiegel, MD, director of Health Services Research at Cedars-Sinai explains the effects that gravity has on the body.
Chicago photographer celebrates breast cancer survivors in new book 'Scarred: The Journey of a Warrior'
Artist Obi Uwakwe and survivor Ingrid Sandars showcase portraits that transform scars into symbols of strength, inspiring women navigating their own healing journeys.
Artist Obi Uwakwe and survivor Ingrid Sandars showcase portraits that transform scars into symbols of strength, inspiring women navigating their own healing journeys.