With nurses in short supply, suburban hospital putting robots to work
Years of the Covid-19 pandemic has left health care workers burned out and hospitals facing ongoing staffing shortages.
Years of the Covid-19 pandemic has left health care workers burned out and hospitals facing ongoing staffing shortages.
How to increase your Vitamin D in the winter
Medical experts at the Cleveland Clinic say during winters, up your intake of Vitamin D through food and supplements.
Medical experts at the Cleveland Clinic say during winters, up your intake of Vitamin D through food and supplements.
Rare strep throat hitting kids hard, doctors warn
The CDC has issued an advisory warning for kids ages five through 15.
The CDC has issued an advisory warning for kids ages five through 15.
Rare strep throat hitting kids hard, doctors warn
As kids return to school following the holiday break, there's been a big uptick in Strep-A ? a rare but invasive type of strep throat.
As kids return to school following the holiday break, there's been a big uptick in Strep-A ? a rare but invasive type of strep throat.
'You're not alone': Boy battling cancer sends heartfelt message to White Sox closer Liam Hendriks
A 12-year-old boy who is battling cancer sent a heartfelt video message to White Sox closer Liam Hendriks this week.
A 12-year-old boy who is battling cancer sent a heartfelt video message to White Sox closer Liam Hendriks this week.
Walgreens ends purchase limit on children's fever medication
An unusually fast start to the annual flu season, plus a spike in other respiratory illnesses, created a surge in demand for fever relievers.
An unusually fast start to the annual flu season, plus a spike in other respiratory illnesses, created a surge in demand for fever relievers.
Pfizer booster vaccine linked to strokes in older recipients, preliminary data shows
FOX Medical Contributor Dr. Mike Cirigliano walks us through the latest headlines going around the medical community.
FOX Medical Contributor Dr. Mike Cirigliano walks us through the latest headlines going around the medical community.
US veterans in suicidal crisis now eligible for free emergency care at any facility
Veterans do not need to be enrolled in the VA system for the new policy, which includes inpatient care for up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to 90 days.
Veterans do not need to be enrolled in the VA system for the new policy, which includes inpatient care for up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to 90 days.
Tips for battling seasonal depression on 'Blue Monday'
Dr. Kelli Johnson, dean of the College of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences at National Louis University, explains the science behind "Blue Monday" and offers advice on how people can overcome seasonal depression.
Dr. Kelli Johnson, dean of the College of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences at National Louis University, explains the science behind "Blue Monday" and offers advice on how people can overcome seasonal depression.
Health scams: How to separate fact from fiction
Anthony Deldin, professor of exercise science at Loyola University, dishes out helpful tips for avoiding health scams and other too-good-to-be-true schemes in the New Year.
Anthony Deldin, professor of exercise science at Loyola University, dishes out helpful tips for avoiding health scams and other too-good-to-be-true schemes in the New Year.
Urban Growers Collective celebrates 5 year anniversary of providing fresh food to community
Urban Growers Collective maximizes community spaces to build fresh food infrastructure and feed those in need. The group is celebrating five years of city farming.
Urban Growers Collective maximizes community spaces to build fresh food infrastructure and feed those in need. The group is celebrating five years of city farming.
Using Ketamine and TMS to treat mental health
Some mental health experts are turning to a new approach to treat mental health.
Some mental health experts are turning to a new approach to treat mental health.
New Rush building will focus on cancer and neurosciences
The new building will care for 127,000 patients by 2027, which is almost double the current number of patients being treated.
The new building will care for 127,000 patients by 2027, which is almost double the current number of patients being treated.
New Rush building will focus on cancer and neurosciences
A ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday for the new Joan and Paul Rubschlager Building at Rush University Medical Center is expanding healthcare in Chicago.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday for the new Joan and Paul Rubschlager Building at Rush University Medical Center is expanding healthcare in Chicago.
CDC identifies possible 'safety concern' for certain people receiving COVID vaccines
The Centers for Disease Control says that a preliminary COVID-19 vaccine "safety signal" has been identified and is investigating whether the Bivalent Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine creates an increased risk of ischemic stroke in people 65 and older.
The Centers for Disease Control says that a preliminary COVID-19 vaccine "safety signal" has been identified and is investigating whether the Bivalent Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine creates an increased risk of ischemic stroke in people 65 and older.
Ukrainian surgeons successfully remove live grenade from soldier's body
The unidentified soldier is recovering and will receive further rehabilitation.
The unidentified soldier is recovering and will receive further rehabilitation.
Gov. Pritzker signs reproductive rights protections law
An Illinois bill to protect reproductive health care providers and their patients from legal action was signed into law Friday.
An Illinois bill to protect reproductive health care providers and their patients from legal action was signed into law Friday.
US cancer death rate has fallen 33% since 1991, report says
The American Cancer Society credited the overall decline to less smoking, advances in treatment, and other factors. Still, one form of cancer has increased in recent years.
The American Cancer Society credited the overall decline to less smoking, advances in treatment, and other factors. Still, one form of cancer has increased in recent years.
Fitness Friday: 'Inspyrd Movement' keeps people moving all winter
Inspyrd Movement is a program that began in 2021. Founded by physical therapist Dawn Piech, the program promotes diversity, equity and inclusion through the act of movement.
Inspyrd Movement is a program that began in 2021. Founded by physical therapist Dawn Piech, the program promotes diversity, equity and inclusion through the act of movement.
With child vaccine rates declining, expert says more outbreaks possible
Experts say this is opening the door to outbreaks of diseases that were once virtually eradicated, like polio and measles.
Experts say this is opening the door to outbreaks of diseases that were once virtually eradicated, like polio and measles.