McHenry County reports first probable case of monkeypox
Symptoms include fever, headache, muscle aches, backache, and a rash that looks like pimples or blisters.
Symptoms include fever, headache, muscle aches, backache, and a rash that looks like pimples or blisters.
Toddler, who once spent nearly 700 days in hospital for heart defect, dies
Valentina Garnetti first gained notoriety in 2021 for spending most of her toddler life inside a hospital due to a congenital heart defect.
Valentina Garnetti first gained notoriety in 2021 for spending most of her toddler life inside a hospital due to a congenital heart defect.
Sobering new study says that those under age 40 shouldn't drink alcohol at all
People under 40 suffer significant health risks from drinking, according to new research.
People under 40 suffer significant health risks from drinking, according to new research.
Is too much sun giving you the blues?
Do you feel down now that the days are longer? Doctors call it reverse seasonal affective disorder.
Do you feel down now that the days are longer? Doctors call it reverse seasonal affective disorder.
Sen. Durbin announces funding for Chicago mental health organization
One of the largest mental health service organizations in Chicago has secured some new funding.
One of the largest mental health service organizations in Chicago has secured some new funding.
Durbin announces funding for mental health organization
One of the largest mental health organizations in Chicago has secured some new funding. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin made the announcement about the federal money for Thresholds on Friday.
One of the largest mental health organizations in Chicago has secured some new funding. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin made the announcement about the federal money for Thresholds on Friday.
More men getting vasectomies after Roe v. Wade overturned
Since the Roe v. Wade ruling, urologists are reporting an uptick in men seeking vasectomies or information about the procedure.
Since the Roe v. Wade ruling, urologists are reporting an uptick in men seeking vasectomies or information about the procedure.
CDC detects traces of weed killer linked to cancer in majority of US urine samples
Bayer, the German pharmaceutical company which owns roundup, the commonly used weed killer which contains a chemical believed to cause cancer, is facing hundreds of lawsuits. That chemical has now been found in more than 80% of U.S. urine samples.
Bayer, the German pharmaceutical company which owns roundup, the commonly used weed killer which contains a chemical believed to cause cancer, is facing hundreds of lawsuits. That chemical has now been found in more than 80% of U.S. urine samples.
Roe v. Wade ruling spurs increase in vasectomies
Since the Roe v. Wade ruling, urologists are reporting an uptick in men seeking vasectomies or information about the procedure.
Since the Roe v. Wade ruling, urologists are reporting an uptick in men seeking vasectomies or information about the procedure.
Illinois, Wisconsin Planned Parenthood partnership to increase abortion access
Planned Parenthood announced a new partnership Thursday to bring health care professionals to Illinois to help with the increasing demand for abortions.
Planned Parenthood announced a new partnership Thursday to bring health care professionals to Illinois to help with the increasing demand for abortions.
New Planned Parenthood partnership brings out-of-state doctors to Illinois to perform abortions
Planned Parenthood announced a new partnership Thursday to bring health care professionals to Illinois to help with the increasing demand for abortions.
Planned Parenthood announced a new partnership Thursday to bring health care professionals to Illinois to help with the increasing demand for abortions.
Planned Parenthood partnership to increase abortion access
Planned Parenthood announced a new partnership Thursday to bring health care professionals to Illinois to help with the increasing demand for abortions.
Planned Parenthood announced a new partnership Thursday to bring health care professionals to Illinois to help with the increasing demand for abortions.
People can now call National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing 988
There are some changes coming to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline that will make it easier for people to get help.
There are some changes coming to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline that will make it easier for people to get help.
Shorter number now offered for suicide lifeline: 988
There are some changes coming to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline that will make it easier for people to get help.
There are some changes coming to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline that will make it easier for people to get help.
Wisconsin doctor buys Illinois buildings to offer abortions
A Wisconsin doctor has purchased two clinical buildings in northern Illinois where he plans to offer abortion pills as early as this week at one location and surgical abortions within six months at the other site.
A Wisconsin doctor has purchased two clinical buildings in northern Illinois where he plans to offer abortion pills as early as this week at one location and surgical abortions within six months at the other site.
Wisconsin doctor buys Illinois buildings to offer abortions in wake of Roe v. Wade reversal
A Wisconsin doctor has purchased two clinical buildings in northern Illinois where he plans to offer abortion pills as early as this week at one location and surgical abortions within six months at the other site.
A Wisconsin doctor has purchased two clinical buildings in northern Illinois where he plans to offer abortion pills as early as this week at one location and surgical abortions within six months at the other site.
Dr. Sameer Vohra named next director of Illinois Department of Public Health
Dr. Sameer Vohra — who already serves on IDPH’s Illinois State Board of Health, the Illinois Medicaid Advisory Committee and the Governor’s Rural Affairs Council — was hailed by Pritzker as the agency’s “next visionary leader.”
Dr. Sameer Vohra — who already serves on IDPH’s Illinois State Board of Health, the Illinois Medicaid Advisory Committee and the Governor’s Rural Affairs Council — was hailed by Pritzker as the agency’s “next visionary leader.”
Dr. Sameer Vohra named next director of Illinois Department of Public Health
A distinguished downstate pediatrician with degrees in law and public policy will become Illinois’ top doctor later this summer, steering the state through the next chapter of the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Tuesday.
A distinguished downstate pediatrician with degrees in law and public policy will become Illinois’ top doctor later this summer, steering the state through the next chapter of the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Tuesday.
WXRT's Lin Brehmer battling prostate cancer
WXRT radio DJ Lin Brehmer is stepping away to fight prostate cancer.
WXRT radio DJ Lin Brehmer is stepping away to fight prostate cancer.
Lt. Gov. Stratton addresses reality of a post-Roe v. Wade America
More than two weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to overturn Roe v. Wade, Illinois? lieutenant governor was in D.C. advocating for re-productive rights.
More than two weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to overturn Roe v. Wade, Illinois? lieutenant governor was in D.C. advocating for re-productive rights.