FDA approves tweaked ‘combo shot’ COVID booster to target variants
The FDA is taking a gamble with a fast-tracked approval of the updated shot, hoping to beat out any more virus mutations before the fall and winter surge hits.
The FDA is taking a gamble with a fast-tracked approval of the updated shot, hoping to beat out any more virus mutations before the fall and winter surge hits.
Illinois health officials report first human death of West Nile virus in 2022
The person, who was in their late 70s living in Cook County, became ill at the start of August and subsequently died, the Illinois Department of Public Health said.
The person, who was in their late 70s living in Cook County, became ill at the start of August and subsequently died, the Illinois Department of Public Health said.
‘Rainbow fentanyl’: DEA warns of colorful synthetic drugs aimed at attracting young people
The colorful narcotics were seized by the Drug Enforcement Administration in 18 different states this month alone.
The colorful narcotics were seized by the Drug Enforcement Administration in 18 different states this month alone.
Illinois health officials report first human death of West Nile virus in 2022
The person, who was in their late 70s living in Cook County, became ill at the start of August and subsequently died, the Illinois Department of Public Health said.
The person, who was in their late 70s living in Cook County, became ill at the start of August and subsequently died, the Illinois Department of Public Health said.
Indiana abortion clinics file suit to block ban, as Pritzker pushes for voter turnout in Midterms
Demand for abortions at Illinois Planned Parenthoods went from roughly 100 out-of-state patients a month to 750 in the first week after the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling.
Demand for abortions at Illinois Planned Parenthoods went from roughly 100 out-of-state patients a month to 750 in the first week after the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling.
Indiana abortion clinics file suit to block ban, as Pritzker pushes for voter turnout in Midterms
Demand for abortions at Illinois Planned Parenthoods went from roughly 100 out-of-state patients a month to 750 in the first week after the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling.
Demand for abortions at Illinois Planned Parenthoods went from roughly 100 out-of-state patients a month to 750 in the first week after the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling.
More Americans smoke marijuana than cigarettes, poll finds
In a Gallup poll first, more Americans say they smoke pot over tobacco, while most people surveyed believe marijuana should be legalized in all states.
In a Gallup poll first, more Americans say they smoke pot over tobacco, while most people surveyed believe marijuana should be legalized in all states.
How yoga can help you overcome past trauma
Dr. Chelsea Jackson Roberts, Peloton yoga teacher and scholar, delves into the benefits of yoga in helping people address and overcome trauma in their lives.
Dr. Chelsea Jackson Roberts, Peloton yoga teacher and scholar, delves into the benefits of yoga in helping people address and overcome trauma in their lives.
Drinkers of black tea enjoy possible health benefits, NIH study suggests
Those who drank two or more cups of black tea per day were linked to a modestly lower risk of death from any cause, according to the study.
Those who drank two or more cups of black tea per day were linked to a modestly lower risk of death from any cause, according to the study.
Teen National Guard trainee died of ‘undetectable and very rare heart abnormality’
After the 17-year-old died, doctors discovered that her twin sister, who trained alongside her at Fort Jackson, also has the same heart abnormality.
After the 17-year-old died, doctors discovered that her twin sister, who trained alongside her at Fort Jackson, also has the same heart abnormality.
What is the ‘tomato flu’? Scientists monitoring outbreak in India
The virus can cause large, red blisters that can grow to the size of tomatoes, according to researchers in India.
The virus can cause large, red blisters that can grow to the size of tomatoes, according to researchers in India.
Parents seek drug dealer in daughter’s death, offer reward: ‘No questions asked’
Robert Gilliam says he and his wife are putting drug dealers on notice after their 22-year-old daughter died from an overdose.
Robert Gilliam says he and his wife are putting drug dealers on notice after their 22-year-old daughter died from an overdose.
Northwestern researchers develop dissolvable implant for drug-free pain relief post-surgery
John Rogers, professor of biomedical engineering at Northwestern University, explains the new dissolvable implant they developed meant to reduce the need for pain-relief drugs for patients recovering from surgery.
John Rogers, professor of biomedical engineering at Northwestern University, explains the new dissolvable implant they developed meant to reduce the need for pain-relief drugs for patients recovering from surgery.
Chicago's top doctor on the city's fight against monkeypox
Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady talks about monkeypox in the city and how they are preparing for an increase in COVID cases this fall.
Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady talks about monkeypox in the city and how they are preparing for an increase in COVID cases this fall.
Doctors may soon predict when women will enter menopause
A new study takes into account a woman’s lifestyle as an indicator of when she could enter menopause.
A new study takes into account a woman’s lifestyle as an indicator of when she could enter menopause.
Now is prime time for toxic algae blooms that can sicken people, kill pets
Over 2,300 lakes and rivers across the contiguous U.S. are hosts to blue-green algae blooms.
Over 2,300 lakes and rivers across the contiguous U.S. are hosts to blue-green algae blooms.
Chicago Police Department forms partnership to focus on officers' mental health
The Chicago Police Department is now working with the "National Alliance on Mental Illness" to get officers the help they need.
The Chicago Police Department is now working with the "National Alliance on Mental Illness" to get officers the help they need.
Chicago Police Department forms partnership to focus on officers' mental health
The Chicago Police Department is now working with the "National Alliance on Mental Illness? to get officers the help they need.
The Chicago Police Department is now working with the "National Alliance on Mental Illness? to get officers the help they need.
Moderna sues Pfizer, BioNTech claiming companies violated patents with COVID vaccine
Moderna said in its complaint that Pfizer and BioNTech copied some “critical features” of its technology, including making the same "chemical modification” to their mRNA, which is used for protein production.
Moderna said in its complaint that Pfizer and BioNTech copied some “critical features” of its technology, including making the same "chemical modification” to their mRNA, which is used for protein production.
Illinois reports 24,297 new COVID-19 cases, 82 deaths since last Friday
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported on Friday 24,297 new cases of COVID-19 and 82 deaths since Aug. 19.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported on Friday 24,297 new cases of COVID-19 and 82 deaths since Aug. 19.