Chicago researchers highlight racial disparities in heart failure study
A new Northwestern Medicine study shows Black adults face heart failure nearly 14 years earlier than white patients, with researchers pointing to economic and social factors as key drivers of the gap.
A new Northwestern Medicine study shows Black adults face heart failure nearly 14 years earlier than white patients, with researchers pointing to economic and social factors as key drivers of the gap.
Local cyclist rides 225 miles to support cancer research
Mike Roach joins us to share why he?s riding Coast 2 Coast 4 Cancer for the fifth time in honor of loved ones and to raise funds for lifesaving research.
Mike Roach joins us to share why he?s riding Coast 2 Coast 4 Cancer for the fifth time in honor of loved ones and to raise funds for lifesaving research.
Red Cross & WeLoveU Foundation hold Chicago area blood drive
In honor of Sickle Cell Awareness Month — and to make sure hospitals have the blood supply they need — the Red Cross is teaming up with the International WeLoveU Foundation for a nationwide blood drive.
In honor of Sickle Cell Awareness Month — and to make sure hospitals have the blood supply they need — the Red Cross is teaming up with the International WeLoveU Foundation for a nationwide blood drive.
CVS Caremark faces class-action lawsuit over Zepbound, Wegovy coverage
A class-action lawsuit accuses CVS Caremark of denying medically necessary treatments by stopping coverage of Zepbound, Eli Lilly’s blockbuster weight-loss drug.
A class-action lawsuit accuses CVS Caremark of denying medically necessary treatments by stopping coverage of Zepbound, Eli Lilly’s blockbuster weight-loss drug.
Red Cross & WeLoveU Foundation hold Chicago area blood drive
In honor of Sickle Cell Awareness Month and to ensure local hospitals have enough supply, the Red Cross and the WeLoveU Foundation are holding a blood drive in suburban Bedford Park.
In honor of Sickle Cell Awareness Month and to ensure local hospitals have enough supply, the Red Cross and the WeLoveU Foundation are holding a blood drive in suburban Bedford Park.
Tylenol-maker shares sink after report says RFK's HHS will link drug to autism
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. directed the HHS to investigate potential causes of autism and will release a report on the findings.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. directed the HHS to investigate potential causes of autism and will release a report on the findings.
Former Illinois school nurse sentenced for ?diabolical? mishandling of student medications
A former Arlington Heights school nurse was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months of probation for misappropriating student medications.
A former Arlington Heights school nurse was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months of probation for misappropriating student medications.
'Hope in the House' event highlights urgent need for Black and Brown organ donors
Retired Gift of Hope exec Jack Lynch and pianist Yvonne Huntley?currently awaiting a kidney?join us to discuss Sunday?s ?Hope in the House? event and the life-saving power of organ donation.
Retired Gift of Hope exec Jack Lynch and pianist Yvonne Huntley?currently awaiting a kidney?join us to discuss Sunday?s ?Hope in the House? event and the life-saving power of organ donation.
Bulls? Tre Jones teams up with V Foundation for Chicago food and wine fundraiser
Chicago Bulls guard Tre Jones is lending his energy off the court, helping host the second annual Chicago Epicurean to raise money for cancer research.
Chicago Bulls guard Tre Jones is lending his energy off the court, helping host the second annual Chicago Epicurean to raise money for cancer research.
Town Hall held on service changes at Ascension Alexian Brothers Hospital
The community surrounding Ascension Alexian Brothers Hospital is speaking out about their concerns to changes in services.
The community surrounding Ascension Alexian Brothers Hospital is speaking out about their concerns to changes in services.
Dog given less than 6 months to live cured of cancer after clinical trial
Lola has now been cancer free for two years.
Lola has now been cancer free for two years.
Congress questions Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on CDC and vaccines
Taking a live look at Capitol Hill where health and human services secretary Robert F. Kennedy Junior spent hours getting grilled by senators.
Taking a live look at Capitol Hill where health and human services secretary Robert F. Kennedy Junior spent hours getting grilled by senators.
Elk Grove hosts Town Hall on hospital?s decision to end labor and delivery services
Residents of Elk Grove Village and nearby communities will have a chance to voice concerns and get answers Tuesday during a town hall addressing Ascension Alexian Brothers Hospital?s recent decision to discontinue labor and delivery services in the village.
Residents of Elk Grove Village and nearby communities will have a chance to voice concerns and get answers Tuesday during a town hall addressing Ascension Alexian Brothers Hospital?s recent decision to discontinue labor and delivery services in the village.
Florida pushes to end school vaccine mandates despite warnings
Florida is moving to eliminate long-standing vaccine requirements for children in schools and healthcare, a move experts warn could undermine decades of public health progress.
Florida is moving to eliminate long-standing vaccine requirements for children in schools and healthcare, a move experts warn could undermine decades of public health progress.
Parenting happiness drops more than divorce - Here's what to know | ChicagoNOW
When a new baby arrives, parents are often told it?s the happiest time of their lives. But studies show the drop in happiness after having a baby is actually bigger than what people experience after unemployment, divorce, or even loss?yet we rarely talk about it. Lindsay Ambrose, a doula, and Arden Joy, a reiki master, are the authors of The Nurture Method show parents how to weave mindfulness into the everyday chaos of caring for a newborn.
When a new baby arrives, parents are often told it?s the happiest time of their lives. But studies show the drop in happiness after having a baby is actually bigger than what people experience after unemployment, divorce, or even loss?yet we rarely talk about it. Lindsay Ambrose, a doula, and Arden Joy, a reiki master, are the authors of The Nurture Method show parents how to weave mindfulness into the everyday chaos of caring for a newborn.
Leaders of Russia, China talk about living forever in 'creepy' exchange
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping's Beijing were caught on mic suggesting organ transplants could help people live to 150.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping's Beijing were caught on mic suggesting organ transplants could help people live to 150.
Chagas disease carried by the kissing bug spreading across US: What to know
Chagas disease, a potentially deadly condition transmitted by an insect known as the "kissing bug", is now considered an endemic in the US.
Chagas disease, a potentially deadly condition transmitted by an insect known as the "kissing bug", is now considered an endemic in the US.
Governor DeSantis announces Florida MAHA Commission, vows to end all vaccine mandates
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday that Florida is establishing a Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission at the state level.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday that Florida is establishing a Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission at the state level.
Cook County launches “Get Naloxone" campaign to fight overdoses
Cook County officials are urging all residents to help save a life and stop an overdose.
Cook County officials are urging all residents to help save a life and stop an overdose.
Chicago doctors use rare fetal surgery to give young girl a thriving start
A four-year-old Chicago girl named Olivia is thriving after undergoing a rare fetoscopic surgery to treat spina bifida before she was born.
A four-year-old Chicago girl named Olivia is thriving after undergoing a rare fetoscopic surgery to treat spina bifida before she was born.