Trump in ‘excellent health' after annual physical, White House doctor says
President Donald Trump has been declared in “excellent health" and “fully fit" to serve as commander in chief following a comprehensive medical exam.
President Donald Trump has been declared in “excellent health" and “fully fit" to serve as commander in chief following a comprehensive medical exam.
CDC asking for employee volunteers to help with Ebola screenings
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is requesting staffers to serve as volunteers for Ebola screenings of travelers arriving in the U.S. Here's what we know.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is requesting staffers to serve as volunteers for Ebola screenings of travelers arriving in the U.S. Here's what we know.
Most Illinois parents fall short on sunscreen for kids | ChicagoNOW
As families head into summer, a new statewide survey from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is raising concerns about how consistently parents are protecting kids from harmful sun exposure. The report found that fewer than half of Illinois parents always apply sunscreen to their children before outdoor activities, and many don’t reapply it as recommended. Dr. Anthony Mancini, Chief of Pediatric Dermatology at Lurie Children’s joins ChicagoNOW to share more.
As families head into summer, a new statewide survey from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is raising concerns about how consistently parents are protecting kids from harmful sun exposure. The report found that fewer than half of Illinois parents always apply sunscreen to their children before outdoor activities, and many don’t reapply it as recommended. Dr. Anthony Mancini, Chief of Pediatric Dermatology at Lurie Children’s joins ChicagoNOW to share more.
Employees claim missed paychecks after sudden closure of Birth Center of Chicago
Former employees at the Birth Center of Chicago say they were blindsided after the facility abruptly shut down operations, leaving workers without answers — and, they claim, without pay.
Former employees at the Birth Center of Chicago say they were blindsided after the facility abruptly shut down operations, leaving workers without answers — and, they claim, without pay.
Tick bite ER visits hit highest seasonal level in years as doctors warn of disease surge
Tick bite-related ER visits are at their highest seasonal levels since 2017 across most U.S. regions, raising concerns about increased Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.
Tick bite-related ER visits are at their highest seasonal levels since 2017 across most U.S. regions, raising concerns about increased Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.
Durbin, doctors slam FDA approval of flavored e-cigarettes
Sen. Dick Durbin and Chicago pediatricians are criticizing the FDA’s decision to approve fruit-flavored e-cigarettes, warning the products are designed to attract kids and could lead to serious long-term health risks.
Sen. Dick Durbin and Chicago pediatricians are criticizing the FDA’s decision to approve fruit-flavored e-cigarettes, warning the products are designed to attract kids and could lead to serious long-term health risks.
New hepatitis B drug may be a 'functional cure' for some people
New research implies that a first-of-its-kind drug for hepatitis B could allow some patients to stop treatment without showing signs of the dangerous virus.
New research implies that a first-of-its-kind drug for hepatitis B could allow some patients to stop treatment without showing signs of the dangerous virus.
These states spend the most on health care: See the list
A new WalletHub report found Americans are spending significantly more on health care.
A new WalletHub report found Americans are spending significantly more on health care.
FDA advisers considering updating COVID vaccine for new subvariant
An FDA advisory panel is considering updating the COVID vaccine to target the new XFG subvariant.
An FDA advisory panel is considering updating the COVID vaccine to target the new XFG subvariant.
Pam Bondi diagnosed with thyroid cancer weeks after departing as Trump's attorney general: report
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi was diagnosed with thyroid cancer shortly after departing the Department of Justice last month, according to a report.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi was diagnosed with thyroid cancer shortly after departing the Department of Justice last month, according to a report.
Millions of certain Omnipod insulin pods recalled over leaking defect
Insulet Corporation has issued a voluntary recall affecting approximately 7 million Omnipod insulin pods due to a manufacturing defect that can cause a small tear in the device's tubing.
Insulet Corporation has issued a voluntary recall affecting approximately 7 million Omnipod insulin pods due to a manufacturing defect that can cause a small tear in the device's tubing.
New report on microplastics in Illinois waterways | The Chicago Report
Microplastics are showing up in many of Illinois' waterways, according to a new report. We talk to a UIC professor on the topic.
Microplastics are showing up in many of Illinois' waterways, according to a new report. We talk to a UIC professor on the topic.
Oak Park leaders demand answers after West Suburban Medical Center closure
Community members, doctors, and faith leaders are sounding the alarm after West Suburban Medical Center abruptly shut down, warning the loss of the hospital could leave vulnerable families without critical access to healthcare.
Community members, doctors, and faith leaders are sounding the alarm after West Suburban Medical Center abruptly shut down, warning the loss of the hospital could leave vulnerable families without critical access to healthcare.
Trump says he 'checked out perfectly' after Walter Reed visit
PresidentTrump spent three hours at the medical center for preventive medical and dental checkups, later posting to social media that “Everything checked out PERFECTLY."
PresidentTrump spent three hours at the medical center for preventive medical and dental checkups, later posting to social media that “Everything checked out PERFECTLY."
One type of sitting may pose greater dementia risk than another, study suggests
New research findings suggest not all sitting behaviors are equal when it comes to protecting long-term brain health.
New research findings suggest not all sitting behaviors are equal when it comes to protecting long-term brain health.
CDC expands Ebola screening as Congo outbreak grows
The CDC is increasing Ebola screening at more U.S. airports as cases rise in Congo, while a former Army doctor says cuts to USAID programs weakened efforts designed to help stop outbreaks before they spread.
The CDC is increasing Ebola screening at more U.S. airports as cases rise in Congo, while a former Army doctor says cuts to USAID programs weakened efforts designed to help stop outbreaks before they spread.
Mental health experts highlight emotional toll of Memorial Day on military families
Psychologists say Memorial Day can trigger grief, PTSD and other mental health struggles for veterans and military families, underscoring the need for stronger support systems and awareness.
Psychologists say Memorial Day can trigger grief, PTSD and other mental health struggles for veterans and military families, underscoring the need for stronger support systems and awareness.
Diet change tied to ‘younger’ biological age in older adults after 4 weeks
Diets rich in complex carbohydrates and plant-based components showed the most pronounced improvements
Diets rich in complex carbohydrates and plant-based components showed the most pronounced improvements
20+ boba, coffee, and tea mixes recalled over dry milk Salmonella risk
The list of products affected by a previous dry milk recall grew even longer this week as the Food and Drug Administration identified more than 20 new products that needed to be pulled from shelves.
The list of products affected by a previous dry milk recall grew even longer this week as the Food and Drug Administration identified more than 20 new products that needed to be pulled from shelves.
Chicago's top doctor resigns, mayor's office says
Chicago's commissioner of public health, Dr. Olusimbo (Simbo) Ige has resigned her post, the mayor's office confirmed on Saturday.
Chicago's commissioner of public health, Dr. Olusimbo (Simbo) Ige has resigned her post, the mayor's office confirmed on Saturday.