COVID-19 re-infection can happen sooner than you think, CDC study says
Previous COVID-19 infections may not protect you for long against new variants of the disease, a new CDC study says.
Previous COVID-19 infections may not protect you for long against new variants of the disease, a new CDC study says.
Illinois man inhales dental drill bit during procedure
What was supposed to be a routine dental visit turned into a rare procedure after a drill bit got stuck in an Illinois man's lung.
What was supposed to be a routine dental visit turned into a rare procedure after a drill bit got stuck in an Illinois man's lung.
Chicago hospital to mentor next generation of doctors, change face of medicine
Lurie Children's Hospital is starting Teen Doc, which is intended for Chicago high school students who have been historically underrepresented in the medical field.
Lurie Children's Hospital is starting Teen Doc, which is intended for Chicago high school students who have been historically underrepresented in the medical field.
No more masks: Understanding a future without mask mandates, Chicago doctor weighs in
It's been two years since we first put masks on before traveling, and now they are no longer required on public transportation systems. But what's it really mean for commuters?
It's been two years since we first put masks on before traveling, and now they are no longer required on public transportation systems. But what's it really mean for commuters?
Moderna hopes to offer updated COVID-19 booster for latest variant this fall
Moderna hopes to offer updated COVID-19 boosters in the fall that combine the original vaccine with protection against the latest variant.
Moderna hopes to offer updated COVID-19 boosters in the fall that combine the original vaccine with protection against the latest variant.
White House: Federal transportation mask mandate 'not in effect at this time'
The TSA said it will no longer enforce mask-wearing on public transportation after a federal judge in Florida voided the mandate.
The TSA said it will no longer enforce mask-wearing on public transportation after a federal judge in Florida voided the mandate.
Illinois lawmaker secures funding to address shortage of school-based mental health professionals
A local congresswoman is addressing mental health challenges among students in Illinois.
A local congresswoman is addressing mental health challenges among students in Illinois.
Illinois lawmaker working to help students with mental health issues
A local congresswoman is addressing mental health challenges among students in Illinois.
A local congresswoman is addressing mental health challenges among students in Illinois.
Chicago college student hit by falling debris speaks out
A senior at Columbia College says she was hospitalized for two weeks and had to have brain surgery after falling debris from a Wicker Park building struck her in the head on April 6.
A senior at Columbia College says she was hospitalized for two weeks and had to have brain surgery after falling debris from a Wicker Park building struck her in the head on April 6.
Addressing contributors of anxiety key to boosting your mental health
Mental health expert Dr. John Delony talks about the nature of anxiety and his new book "Own Your Past, Change Your Future."
Mental health expert Dr. John Delony talks about the nature of anxiety and his new book "Own Your Past, Change Your Future."
GE refrigerators sold at Home Depot, Lowe’s, Best Buy recalled over fall hazard
The General Electric refrigerator recall was issued after dozens of consumers reported injuries.
The General Electric refrigerator recall was issued after dozens of consumers reported injuries.
New sleep report finds Chicagoans not worried about sleep, lots of remote workers taking naps during work
They found that people in Las Vegas, Baltimore, Denver, Seattle and Boston searched the most often about sleep-related issues. People in Chicago, New York City, Phoenix, Los Angeles and San Antonio searched the least.
They found that people in Las Vegas, Baltimore, Denver, Seattle and Boston searched the most often about sleep-related issues. People in Chicago, New York City, Phoenix, Los Angeles and San Antonio searched the least.
100 people with rare cancers who attended same NJ high school demand answers
By April 11, Al Lupiano had heard from more than 100 former Colonia High School attendees who had been diagnosed with rare cancers.
By April 11, Al Lupiano had heard from more than 100 former Colonia High School attendees who had been diagnosed with rare cancers.
Promising cancer vaccine in the works utilizing similar mRNA technology that combats COVID: researchers
COVID-19 vaccine technology doesn’t just fight viruses – it can combat cancer.
COVID-19 vaccine technology doesn’t just fight viruses – it can combat cancer.
New low-nicotine cigarettes hit Chicago stores exclusively, claim to reduce urge to smoke
A new kind of cigarette designed to help smokers smoke less, is debuting exclusively in Chicago this week.
A new kind of cigarette designed to help smokers smoke less, is debuting exclusively in Chicago this week.
New cigarettes hit Chicago stores that claim to reduce the urge to smoke
John Pritchard from 22nd Century Group talks about the Chicago rollout of VLN cigarettes, FDA-authorized combustible cigarettes that claim to help people smoke less.
John Pritchard from 22nd Century Group talks about the Chicago rollout of VLN cigarettes, FDA-authorized combustible cigarettes that claim to help people smoke less.
Dr. Ngozi Ezike named CEO of Sinai Chicago Hospital System
Dr. Ngozi Ezike, who guided Illinois through the heart of the pandemic as the state?s top health official, has been named president and CEO of Sinai Chicago hospital network.
Dr. Ngozi Ezike, who guided Illinois through the heart of the pandemic as the state?s top health official, has been named president and CEO of Sinai Chicago hospital network.
1st COVID-19 breath test given emergency use authorization by FDA
The Food and Drug Administration has issued an emergency use authorization for what it says is the first device that can detect COVID-19 in breath samples.
The Food and Drug Administration has issued an emergency use authorization for what it says is the first device that can detect COVID-19 in breath samples.
If you have COVID-related brain fog, these tips from a doctor may help
Brain fog is one of the most common and frustrating symptoms of Long COVID. An infectious disease specialist who heads up at Atlanta Long COVID clinic shares some tips that might help ease memory loss and other cognitive difficulties.
Brain fog is one of the most common and frustrating symptoms of Long COVID. An infectious disease specialist who heads up at Atlanta Long COVID clinic shares some tips that might help ease memory loss and other cognitive difficulties.
Kisses from your dog may contain deadly bacteria, study says
A recent study suggests that kisses from dogs may contain antibiotic-resistant strains of bacterial infection that may be deadly to humans.
A recent study suggests that kisses from dogs may contain antibiotic-resistant strains of bacterial infection that may be deadly to humans.