COVID-19 pill Paxlovid moves closer to full FDA approval
The medication has been used by millions of Americans since the FDA granted it emergency use authorization in late 2021.
The medication has been used by millions of Americans since the FDA granted it emergency use authorization in late 2021.
Social media influencers may be changing the healthcare industry
Some influencers are making their mark on the healthcare system one social media post a time.
Some influencers are making their mark on the healthcare system one social media post a time.
Illinois program for children struggling with mental health issues in high demand: report
A new report from WBEZ has found that an Illinois program aimed at helping low-income kids suffering from mental health issues is failing to help all those who are in need.
A new report from WBEZ has found that an Illinois program aimed at helping low-income kids suffering from mental health issues is failing to help all those who are in need.
Illinois looks at legalizing psilocybin to treat mental health issues Pt. 2
More and more clinical trials continue to show the promise of psychedelic drugs for therapeutic use, and local doctors are at the forefront of this research.
More and more clinical trials continue to show the promise of psychedelic drugs for therapeutic use, and local doctors are at the forefront of this research.
Clinical trials show promise of psychedelic drugs for therapeutic use
More and more clinical trials continue to show the promise of psychedelic drugs for therapeutic use, and local doctors are at the forefront of this research.
More and more clinical trials continue to show the promise of psychedelic drugs for therapeutic use, and local doctors are at the forefront of this research.
Northwestern Medicine successfully performs double lung transplant for lung cancer patient
Tannaz Ameli had a lingering cough and by last year, she was confirmed with stage four lung cancer.
Tannaz Ameli had a lingering cough and by last year, she was confirmed with stage four lung cancer.
Northwestern Medicine successfully performs double lung transplant for patient with lung cancer
Tannaz Ameli had a lingering cough and by last year, she was confirmed with stage four lung cancer.
Tannaz Ameli had a lingering cough and by last year, she was confirmed with stage four lung cancer.
Black women leading push to overcome barriers in healthcare equity
Tesa Anewishki, president and CEO of Loretto Hospital, talks about the importance of women rallying together to upheave hurdles for healthcare access among Chicago's minority communities.
Tesa Anewishki, president and CEO of Loretto Hospital, talks about the importance of women rallying together to upheave hurdles for healthcare access among Chicago's minority communities.
More than half the world will be overweight or obese by 2035
More than half the world's population will be overweight or obese by 2035, says the World Obesity Federation in a new report.
More than half the world's population will be overweight or obese by 2035, says the World Obesity Federation in a new report.
Georgia college student fights to stay alive after suffering brain hemorrhage in Mexico
A family friend says Liza Burke was on spring break in Cabo San Lucas when suddenly something felt wrong.
A family friend says Liza Burke was on spring break in Cabo San Lucas when suddenly something felt wrong.
Waukegan elementary school mourns death of 'committed and dedicated' teacher
A beloved suburban teacher is dead at age 25, apparently from complications of Covid-19.
A beloved suburban teacher is dead at age 25, apparently from complications of Covid-19.
Prostate cancer treatment can wait for most men, study finds
Men diagnosed with localized prostate cancer shouldn't panic or rush treatment decisions unless they're high risk or have more advanced disease, the study says.
Men diagnosed with localized prostate cancer shouldn't panic or rush treatment decisions unless they're high risk or have more advanced disease, the study says.
Pfizer's fast-acting migraine nasal spray approved by FDA
The nasal spray is designed for quick relief of migraine headaches for those who can’t take pills or injections.
The nasal spray is designed for quick relief of migraine headaches for those who can’t take pills or injections.
CPS, Illinois Board of Education get $14M in federal funds
The money will go toward trauma-informed care and mental health personnel in Chicago schools.
The money will go toward trauma-informed care and mental health personnel in Chicago schools.
CPS, Illinois Board of Education get $14M in federal funds
The money will go toward trauma-informed care and mental health personnel in Chicago schools.
The money will go toward trauma-informed care and mental health personnel in Chicago schools.
Here are the worst spring allergens that will make you cough, sneeze and rub your watery eyes
Spring isn't the only time for allergies to annoy you. Many people who suffer from seasonal allergies feel fine in the spring but can be affected during the summer, fall and winter. And for some, it's a year-round annoyance.
Spring isn't the only time for allergies to annoy you. Many people who suffer from seasonal allergies feel fine in the spring but can be affected during the summer, fall and winter. And for some, it's a year-round annoyance.
Born 4 months early, world’s most premature twins celebrate their 1st birthday
One year after a Toronto couple were told there was no chance of their babies surviving, the world's most premature twins are thriving.
One year after a Toronto couple were told there was no chance of their babies surviving, the world's most premature twins are thriving.
Did COVID-19 emerge naturally or from a lab leak?
We could be on the verge of learning a lot more about the origin of COVID. The House could vote as early as Friday to declassify information that could shed some light on whether the virus emerged naturally or from a lab.
We could be on the verge of learning a lot more about the origin of COVID. The House could vote as early as Friday to declassify information that could shed some light on whether the virus emerged naturally or from a lab.
Biden to seek more than $2.8 billion from Congress for fight against cancer
President Joe Biden is requesting more than $2.8 billion in the federal budget proposal he's sending to Congress to help advance his cancer-fighting goals.
President Joe Biden is requesting more than $2.8 billion in the federal budget proposal he's sending to Congress to help advance his cancer-fighting goals.
Experts say new high-tech TikTok filters threaten mental health
Dr. Don Grant, national advisor of healthy device management at Newport Healthcare, breaks down how high-tech TikTok filters are impacting users' mental health.
Dr. Don Grant, national advisor of healthy device management at Newport Healthcare, breaks down how high-tech TikTok filters are impacting users' mental health.