Health

Chef and restaurateur Dimitri Kallianis joins us in studio to share how his family’s Greek olive oil powers his skincare line and restaurant dishes, plus where viewers can find the products.

Local data reveals a disparity in birth complications between white and African American women. Cook County Commissioner and congressional candidate Donna Miller has been addressing the issue, including through the launch of a countywide free doula program.

The recent government shutdown ended after Republicans agreed to work with Democrats on tackling rising healthcare costs. Democrats want to extend expiring Obamacare tax credits to keep premiums down, while some Republicans — including Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy — are pushing to send federal assistance directly to consumers instead of insurance companies. Critics argue that approach won’t go far enough, as lawmakers face pressure to act before the current tax credits expire at year’s end.

A Chicago couple says a northwest Indiana hospital sent them away while the mother was in active labor — forcing them to deliver their newborn along the side of a highway.

Jill Feldman, founder of the EGFR Resisters group, shares her story and the inspiration behind organizing a community event for those affected by EGFR-positive lung cancer.

A Chicago couple says a northwest Indiana hospital sent them away while the mother was in active labor — forcing them to deliver their newborn along the side of a highway.

The Wells family joined ChicagoLIVE on Tuesday to share their story after a pregnant Mercedes Wells was discharged from Franciscan Health Crown Point while in labor. With attorney Cannon Lambert by their side, they describe the trauma, call for accountability, and demand change to protect other women from similar treatment.

The U.S. is currently facing an infertility crisis and it’s not because of age. Dr. Ann Shippy, author and Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician joins via zoom to dive deeper into the causes of this crisis

A Chicago mother says she was forced to give birth on the side of a highway after being told to leave an Indiana hospital, a situation she and her husband call both traumatic and discriminatory.

Families are seeking to revive their lawsuit against the maker of Tylenol after the White House's waring of a link with autism, even though there is no evidence to such a claim.

A terrifying situation for a local mother. She says she was forced to give birth on the road after she was forced out of the hospital.

On this week's episode of the Twin Doctors, we discuss gastrointestinal health and healthy eating.

A new health center for children on Chicago’s West Side is one step closer to opening.

With Wegovy and Ozempic receiving significant price reductions, Dr. Sue Ojageer joins us to discuss their uses, benefits, and what patients should consider. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.