Rising mpox cases prompt concern from medical officials
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health breaks down what you need to know about mpox cases in Chicago and what the latest data is saying about the outbreak.
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health breaks down what you need to know about mpox cases in Chicago and what the latest data is saying about the outbreak.
2 cases of Legionnaires' disease linked to L.A. Fitness in Niles
The Illinois Department of Public Health has linked two confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease to the L.A. Fitness facility in Niles earlier this month.
The Illinois Department of Public Health has linked two confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease to the L.A. Fitness facility in Niles earlier this month.
'You’re safe here': Illinois Dems say abortion-access protections are a promise
Access to abortion is essentially locked down in Illinois. But Democrats are looking for ways to further protect the practice and its availability.
Access to abortion is essentially locked down in Illinois. But Democrats are looking for ways to further protect the practice and its availability.
Illinois Medicaid recipients must re-verify by June 1 or risk coverage loss
Illinois is currently in the process of re-verifying Medicaid recipients, with a deadline set for June 1.
Illinois is currently in the process of re-verifying Medicaid recipients, with a deadline set for June 1.
Illinois Medicaid recipients urged to respond to redetermination letter by June 1
Illinois is currently in the process of re-verifying Medicaid recipients, with a deadline set for June 1.
Illinois is currently in the process of re-verifying Medicaid recipients, with a deadline set for June 1.
Peloton's Emma Lovewell pens new memoir 'Live Learn Love Well'
One of Peloton's top instructors Emma Lovewell has been inspiring hundreds of thousands of people to move and get health since before the pandemic. Her journey began when she answered a $50 job ad on Craigslist. She chronicles it all in her new memoir. Emma had a book event Wednesday night at Park West.
One of Peloton's top instructors Emma Lovewell has been inspiring hundreds of thousands of people to move and get health since before the pandemic. Her journey began when she answered a $50 job ad on Craigslist. She chronicles it all in her new memoir. Emma had a book event Wednesday night at Park West.
CDC warns mpox resurgence possible amid rise in cases
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it's investigating a surge in mpox cases around the country, including Chicago.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it's investigating a surge in mpox cases around the country, including Chicago.
Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine no longer available in US
The CDC announced Monday that the COVID-19 vaccine offered by Johnson & Johnson is no longer available in the United States.
The CDC announced Monday that the COVID-19 vaccine offered by Johnson & Johnson is no longer available in the United States.
Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine no longer available in US
The CDC announced Monday that the COVID-19 vaccine offered by Johnson & Johnson is no longer available in the United States.
The CDC announced Monday that the COVID-19 vaccine offered by Johnson & Johnson is no longer available in the United States.
Chicago mother turns loss of her son into help for others
Rafiah Maxie-Cole reflects on the life of her son Jamal and talks about what inspired her to launch Soul Survivors of Chicago.
Rafiah Maxie-Cole reflects on the life of her son Jamal and talks about what inspired her to launch Soul Survivors of Chicago.
Veozah, a new menopause drug for hot flashes, gets FDA approval
More than 80% of women experience hot flashes during menopause, the FDA noted.
More than 80% of women experience hot flashes during menopause, the FDA noted.
Moms of hospitalized children get pampered with massages for Mother's Day at Lurie Children's Hospital
Several moms are spending the weekend at their children's bedside at Lurie Children's Hospital. But instead of worrying, for just 20 minutes moms had the chance to relax.
Several moms are spending the weekend at their children's bedside at Lurie Children's Hospital. But instead of worrying, for just 20 minutes moms had the chance to relax.
Moms of hospitalized children get pampered with massages for Mother's Day at Lurie Children's Hospital
Several moms are spending the weekend at their children's bedside at Lurie Children's Hospital. But instead of worrying, for just 20 minutes moms had the chance to relax.
Several moms are spending the weekend at their children's bedside at Lurie Children's Hospital. But instead of worrying, for just 20 minutes moms had the chance to relax.
Certain soaps could make you more or less attractive to mosquitoes, study finds
While the study authors said a person’s unique body odor also plays a significant role in mosquito attraction, one soap scent in particular was singled out to help repel the insects.
While the study authors said a person’s unique body odor also plays a significant role in mosquito attraction, one soap scent in particular was singled out to help repel the insects.
Drug-resistant ringworm detected in US for first time, CDC says
Infections have also been reported throughout Asia, and in Europe and Canada
Infections have also been reported throughout Asia, and in Europe and Canada
Cook County doctor weighs in on end of Covid-19 public health emergency
Even though the emergency is ending, COVID is not over.
Even though the emergency is ending, COVID is not over.
End of COVID-19 emergency brings changes to benefits, data reporting
The Covid-19 public health emergency ends Thursday, which means a slew of pandemic-era rules and waivers, including free vaccines and Covid tests are expiring.
The Covid-19 public health emergency ends Thursday, which means a slew of pandemic-era rules and waivers, including free vaccines and Covid tests are expiring.
Cluster of brain infections left children ‘incredibly sick’: CDC monitoring
Before 2022, Clark County, Nevada, averaged about 5 pediatric brain abscesses a year. Last year, there were 17.
Before 2022, Clark County, Nevada, averaged about 5 pediatric brain abscesses a year. Last year, there were 17.
Pritzker establishes May 11 as honorary day for Illinois health care professionals
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a deal on Thursday, making May 11 Illinois Public Health and Health Care Hero Day.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a deal on Thursday, making May 11 Illinois Public Health and Health Care Hero Day.
Peloton recalls 2.2 million bikes: Customers told to 'immediately stop using'
Peloton is recalling more than 2 million of its exercise bikes because the bike?s seat post assembly can break during use, posing fall and injury hazards.
Peloton is recalling more than 2 million of its exercise bikes because the bike?s seat post assembly can break during use, posing fall and injury hazards.