Safety rankings for Illinois hospitals drop
Only about 26 percent of Illinois hospitals earned "A" grades for safety, according to new ratings from the nonprofit Leapfrog Group.
Only about 26 percent of Illinois hospitals earned "A" grades for safety, according to new ratings from the nonprofit Leapfrog Group.
Safety rankings for Illinois hospitals drop
Only about 26 percent of Illinois hospitals earned "A" grades for safety, according to new ratings from the nonprofit Leapfrog Group.
Only about 26 percent of Illinois hospitals earned "A" grades for safety, according to new ratings from the nonprofit Leapfrog Group.
Long COVID could be aging organs faster by 3-4 years, research shows
"You can start thinking about getting COVID as almost as an accelerant to aging," the lead researcher warned.
"You can start thinking about getting COVID as almost as an accelerant to aging," the lead researcher warned.
Suburban trauma recovery center helping victims of crime
A trauma recovery center is helping victims of violent crimes put their lives back together.
A trauma recovery center is helping victims of violent crimes put their lives back together.
Monkeypox contributed to Indiana resident’s death, officials say
Monkeypox was a contributing factor in the recent death of an Indiana resident, state health officials said Wednesday.
Monkeypox was a contributing factor in the recent death of an Indiana resident, state health officials said Wednesday.
New details revealed after Jay Leno sustains third-degree burns on face, hands
Jay Leno was working under his car when the car erupted into flames.
Jay Leno was working under his car when the car erupted into flames.
Monkeypox linked to Indiana death
Indiana health officials say Monkeypox was a contributing factor in a recent death.
Indiana health officials say Monkeypox was a contributing factor in a recent death.
Utah man jumps into icy river to save woman attempting suicide
“I told her ‘I don’t know who you are, but I’m here and I love you, and I’m going to help you,’” Dane Entze said.
“I told her ‘I don’t know who you are, but I’m here and I love you, and I’m going to help you,’” Dane Entze said.
Fentanyl 'vaccine' may have been discovered, researchers say
Fentanyl is 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine.
Fentanyl is 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine.
Over a billion young people at risk of hearing loss from loud music, venues, study suggests
The study said that young people between the ages of 12 to 34 often engage in “unsafe listening practices,” like the use of headphones and attending noisy venues.
The study said that young people between the ages of 12 to 34 often engage in “unsafe listening practices,” like the use of headphones and attending noisy venues.
How often should you actually wash your hair?
Doctor Peter Young, Medical Director for KEEPS, says you should shampoo every two-three days for the average scalp. If you produce more oil or you have a dryer skin you may need to shampoo more or less. To put myths to rest, Young says the amount you wash your hair does not directly correlate to hair loss.
Doctor Peter Young, Medical Director for KEEPS, says you should shampoo every two-three days for the average scalp. If you produce more oil or you have a dryer skin you may need to shampoo more or less. To put myths to rest, Young says the amount you wash your hair does not directly correlate to hair loss.
Illinois congresswomen push for improved healthcare coverage before end of year
Some Illinois representatives are calling on Congress to do more to improve healthcare coverage in its end-of-the-year agenda.
Some Illinois representatives are calling on Congress to do more to improve healthcare coverage in its end-of-the-year agenda.
Underwood, Kelly push for improved healthcare coverage before end of year
Some Illinois representatives are calling on Congress to do more to improve healthcare coverage in its end of the year agenda.
Some Illinois representatives are calling on Congress to do more to improve healthcare coverage in its end of the year agenda.
Experimental cancer vaccine shows promising results in animal studies, NIH researchers find
The study found the vaccine boosted the number of cytotoxic T cells capable of infiltrating and attacking tumor cells.
The study found the vaccine boosted the number of cytotoxic T cells capable of infiltrating and attacking tumor cells.
As the days get shorter, the threat of seasonal affective disorder gets greater
Dr. Mike Cirigliano talks about seasonal affective disorder and why it impacts some people more than others this time of year.
Dr. Mike Cirigliano talks about seasonal affective disorder and why it impacts some people more than others this time of year.
Watch: Girl, 9, cries tears of joy as mother reveals she's cancer-free
Earlier this year, Leeanne O’Donoghue was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and underwent weeks of treatment — which she said had been "soul-destroying" for her kids.
Earlier this year, Leeanne O’Donoghue was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and underwent weeks of treatment — which she said had been "soul-destroying" for her kids.
Illinois officials urge flu, COVID vaccines
The flu is bad and early this year. So, be careful if you are heading to certain regions in the U.S. this Thanksgiving.
The flu is bad and early this year. So, be careful if you are heading to certain regions in the U.S. this Thanksgiving.
New study could change the focus of treatment for some people with Autism
A study could change the focus of treatment for some people with autism.
A study could change the focus of treatment for some people with autism.
Study: COVID reinfection could be deadly
People who get COVID a second time, apparently face a significantly higher risk of death.
People who get COVID a second time, apparently face a significantly higher risk of death.
COVID-19 deaths down 90% since February, WHO says
Overall, the WHO has reported 629 million cases and 6.5 million deaths linked to the pandemic.
Overall, the WHO has reported 629 million cases and 6.5 million deaths linked to the pandemic.