Tyco agrees to $10M settlement over PFAS contamination in Wisconsin
The manufacturer of a firefighting foam that contaminated the water supply in northeastern Wisconsin with PFAS chemicals for decades agreed to a $10 million settlement with the state.
The manufacturer of a firefighting foam that contaminated the water supply in northeastern Wisconsin with PFAS chemicals for decades agreed to a $10 million settlement with the state.
CPR training partnership aims to build a heart-safe community in Cicero
Leaders from the American Heart Association and Corazón Community Services discuss expanding CPR training for young people and the importance of being prepared for cardiac emergencies.
Leaders from the American Heart Association and Corazón Community Services discuss expanding CPR training for young people and the importance of being prepared for cardiac emergencies.
Family shares Lurie Children's journey ahead of annual fundraising walk
A family reflects on their experience with Lurie Children's Hospital and explains why the Walk for Lurie Children's helps support patients, caregivers and families across the region.
A family reflects on their experience with Lurie Children's Hospital and explains why the Walk for Lurie Children's helps support patients, caregivers and families across the region.
Chicago's hidden basketball landmark celebrates legacy of pioneering doctor
Chicago’s famous basketball court under the tracks is named after a pioneering doctor who delivered thousands of babies. Here's her story.
Chicago’s famous basketball court under the tracks is named after a pioneering doctor who delivered thousands of babies. Here's her story.
An alderman wants Chicago to become its own pharmacist
A Chatham Walgreens closed Thursday after more than 20 years, and the alderman who watched it happen wants the city of Chicago to step in where corporate pharmacy has stepped out.
A Chatham Walgreens closed Thursday after more than 20 years, and the alderman who watched it happen wants the city of Chicago to step in where corporate pharmacy has stepped out.
An alderman wants Chicago to become its own pharmacist
A Chatham Walgreens closed Thursday after more than 20 years, and the alderman who watched it happen wants the city of Chicago to step in where corporate pharmacy has stepped out.
A Chatham Walgreens closed Thursday after more than 20 years, and the alderman who watched it happen wants the city of Chicago to step in where corporate pharmacy has stepped out.
CDC study links cosmetic procedures to infections, deaths among traveling patients
The CDC warned that cosmetic procedures performed while traveling can lead to serious infections, complications, and even death.
The CDC warned that cosmetic procedures performed while traveling can lead to serious infections, complications, and even death.
Federal officials unveil new plan in the fight against Lyme disease and tick-borne illness
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a major initiative to combat Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses across the country.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a major initiative to combat Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses across the country.
Teen's CPR training helps save mother's life after cardiac emergency
A Chicago-area mother is sharing her survival story after her 15-year-old son used CPR skills he learned in school two years earlier to help save her life during a sudden cardiac emergency.
A Chicago-area mother is sharing her survival story after her 15-year-old son used CPR skills he learned in school two years earlier to help save her life during a sudden cardiac emergency.
American Heart Association director shares how CPR training helped save a life
After performing CPR on a passenger who collapsed during a bus ride home, an American Heart Association director shares her experience and demonstrates lifesaving techniques anyone can learn.
After performing CPR on a passenger who collapsed during a bus ride home, an American Heart Association director shares her experience and demonstrates lifesaving techniques anyone can learn.
CPR saved her life after cardiac arrest during Zoom call
Amber Schmillen, whose life was saved after suffering sudden cardiac arrest during a work Zoom call, is sharing her story to highlight the importance of CPR and acting quickly in an emergency.
Amber Schmillen, whose life was saved after suffering sudden cardiac arrest during a work Zoom call, is sharing her story to highlight the importance of CPR and acting quickly in an emergency.
Cigarette smoking rates in US hit historic low among adults
Smoking rates among adults dropped to a substantial low, with only a small percentage of adults admitting they are active smokers.
Smoking rates among adults dropped to a substantial low, with only a small percentage of adults admitting they are active smokers.
Lurie Children’s Week: Kids Advisory Board shapes care, spaces, and policies at pediatric hospital
Lurie Children's Week is officially underway! Held June 1–9, the annual celebration highlights the commitment and compassion that define the hospital’s mission.
Lurie Children's Week is officially underway! Held June 1–9, the annual celebration highlights the commitment and compassion that define the hospital’s mission.
Trump backs HHS plan to reduce recommended childhood vaccines
President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order for federal agencies to coordinate their guidance with a Department of Health and Human Services study, which recommends vaccinating all children against multiple diseases.
President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order for federal agencies to coordinate their guidance with a Department of Health and Human Services study, which recommends vaccinating all children against multiple diseases.
Kentucky social media settlement: Meta reportedly paying $27M to settle addiction case
Meta platforms are reportedly paying $27 million to settle a social media addiction case in Kentucky, Reuters reported.
Meta platforms are reportedly paying $27 million to settle a social media addiction case in Kentucky, Reuters reported.
Google aims to release 64 million “good" mosquitoes in California and Florida
Google’s Debug program promises its "good bugs" are designed to eliminate the disease-ridden "bad bugs."
Google’s Debug program promises its "good bugs" are designed to eliminate the disease-ridden "bad bugs."
Yet another recall over Salmonella-linked milk; item sold at Costco, Target, Walmart, other stores
To date, more than 40 food items have been affected by the Salmonella fears tied to those sourced dairy products.
To date, more than 40 food items have been affected by the Salmonella fears tied to those sourced dairy products.
Experimental pill helps people with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer, researchers say
An experimental pill helped people with one of the most deadly cancers in the world live longer, researchers reported this weekend.
An experimental pill helped people with one of the most deadly cancers in the world live longer, researchers reported this weekend.
Ebola outbreak latest: Risk to Americans remains 'low' | ChicagoLIVE
Dr. Michael Lin, an infectious disease expert at Rush University Medical Center, discusses what you should know about the Ebola outbreak in Africa and the threat to the average American.
Dr. Michael Lin, an infectious disease expert at Rush University Medical Center, discusses what you should know about the Ebola outbreak in Africa and the threat to the average American.
Popular fruit may help protect your skin from the sun, new study suggests
The benefits of grapes could go beyond providing a healthy snack. Here's what a new study found.
The benefits of grapes could go beyond providing a healthy snack. Here's what a new study found.