Tips for staying heart healthy for American Heart Month
Dr. Jayne Morgan, cardiologist and executive director at Piedmont Health, talks about the importance of maintaining a healthy heart.
Dr. Jayne Morgan, cardiologist and executive director at Piedmont Health, talks about the importance of maintaining a healthy heart.
‘Intensive’ blood pressure treatment could reduce dementia risk: study
The study found that intensive blood pressure treatment may help to clear toxins and other byproducts from the brain.
The study found that intensive blood pressure treatment may help to clear toxins and other byproducts from the brain.
USDA targets sugar, sodium in new proposed nutrition standards for school meals
The 280-page plan includes the first limits on added sugars.
The 280-page plan includes the first limits on added sugars.
Researches developing fentanyl vaccine
A team at the University of Houston has been working on a solution to the nation’s fentanyl crisis for nearly six years.
A team at the University of Houston has been working on a solution to the nation’s fentanyl crisis for nearly six years.
Clinical trials set to begin for fentanyl vaccine
The fight against fentanyl could be taking a turn thanks to a new vaccine.
The fight against fentanyl could be taking a turn thanks to a new vaccine.
900-pound man loses half his body weight with help of minimally invasive bariatric surgery
A new minimally invasive bariatric procedure is helping people lose weight with less downtime than traditional weight loss surgery.
A new minimally invasive bariatric procedure is helping people lose weight with less downtime than traditional weight loss surgery.
Some Illinois residents poised to lose Medicaid coverage after Covid protections end
About 700,000 Illinois residents are estimated to lose Medicaid coverage starting this summer.
About 700,000 Illinois residents are estimated to lose Medicaid coverage starting this summer.
Dental van headed to Chicago to help kids, teens smile brighter
Advocate Children’s Hospital is debuting a new pediatric dental van that will serve lower-income neighborhoods and those on Medicaid.
Advocate Children’s Hospital is debuting a new pediatric dental van that will serve lower-income neighborhoods and those on Medicaid.
Some Illinois residents poised to lose Medicaid coverage after Covid protections end
About 700,000 Illinois residents are estimated to lose Medicaid coverage starting this summer.
About 700,000 Illinois residents are estimated to lose Medicaid coverage starting this summer.
Chicago's mobile dental care van to serve lower-income neighborhoods
Advocate Children?s Hospital is debuting a new pediatric dental van that will serve lower-income neighborhoods and those on Medicaid.
Advocate Children?s Hospital is debuting a new pediatric dental van that will serve lower-income neighborhoods and those on Medicaid.
Fitness Friday: Using dance to connect to your roots
Deeply Rooted Dance Theatre embraces storytelling through movement. They offer a wide variety of classes including ballet, African dance, modern, body conditioning and more.
Deeply Rooted Dance Theatre embraces storytelling through movement. They offer a wide variety of classes including ballet, African dance, modern, body conditioning and more.
Majority of US adults support banning sales of all tobacco products, CDC survey says
Nearly two-thirds of Americans said they support banning the sale of menthol cigarettes, and 57% supported a policy ending the sale of all tobacco products, the CDC research found.
Nearly two-thirds of Americans said they support banning the sale of menthol cigarettes, and 57% supported a policy ending the sale of all tobacco products, the CDC research found.
Eye drop manufacturer issues recall after US drug-resistant bacteria outbreak
The CDC previously sent a health alert, saying the outbreak included at least 55 people in 12 states. One died and at least five others had permanent vision loss.
The CDC previously sent a health alert, saying the outbreak included at least 55 people in 12 states. One died and at least five others had permanent vision loss.
Dangerous fungal illness rapidly spreading across country, doctors warn
Valley fever is an infection of the lungs and causes respiratory symptoms like a cough, difficulty breathing, fever, and tiredness or fatigue. In rare cases, the Valley fever fungus can spread to other body parts and cause severe disease.
Valley fever is an infection of the lungs and causes respiratory symptoms like a cough, difficulty breathing, fever, and tiredness or fatigue. In rare cases, the Valley fever fungus can spread to other body parts and cause severe disease.
New system alerts your doctor if any data has been compromised
It's no secret. Online attacks are ramping up and health care providers are getting hit at an alarming rate.
It's no secret. Online attacks are ramping up and health care providers are getting hit at an alarming rate.
Here's how to send a Valentine's Day message to patients at Lurie Children's
You can help spread the love this Valentine's Day to patients at Lurie Children's Hospital.
You can help spread the love this Valentine's Day to patients at Lurie Children's Hospital.
Fentanyl deaths of children under 14-years-old surge, new report shows
A new study shows children are dying of fentanyl poisoning at a faster rate than any other age group. The DEA is calling it the single deadliest drug threat our nation has ever faced.
A new study shows children are dying of fentanyl poisoning at a faster rate than any other age group. The DEA is calling it the single deadliest drug threat our nation has ever faced.
Banana Boat sunscreen recall expanded over benzene concerns
The expanded recall includes four batches of Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 products after samples contained the cancer-causing chemical benzene.
The expanded recall includes four batches of Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 products after samples contained the cancer-causing chemical benzene.
What will ending the COVID-19 emergency look like in the US?
The move to end the national emergency and public health emergency declarations would formally restructure the federal coronavirus response to treat the virus as an endemic threat to public health that can be managed through agencies? normal authorities.
The move to end the national emergency and public health emergency declarations would formally restructure the federal coronavirus response to treat the virus as an endemic threat to public health that can be managed through agencies? normal authorities.
'All-natural' Simply Tropical juice has high levels of toxic 'forever chemicals,' lawsuit alleges
The class-action lawsuit alleges that the presence of PFAS is “entirely inconsistent” with Coca-Cola and the Simply Orange Juice Company’s “all-natural ingredients” with “nothing to hide” marketing.
The class-action lawsuit alleges that the presence of PFAS is “entirely inconsistent” with Coca-Cola and the Simply Orange Juice Company’s “all-natural ingredients” with “nothing to hide” marketing.