Sexual enhancement supplement recalled over three undeclared drugs
The FDA published the recall by the capsule’s manufacturer, Best Supplements Best Prices, saying that the pills contain three undeclared drugs.
The FDA published the recall by the capsule’s manufacturer, Best Supplements Best Prices, saying that the pills contain three undeclared drugs.
Grant funding cut for HIV/AIDS care in Chicago | The Chicago Report
Chicago-area nonprofits are joining forces to protest grant cuts that they say will jeopardize care for Chicagoans living with HIV.
Chicago-area nonprofits are joining forces to protest grant cuts that they say will jeopardize care for Chicagoans living with HIV.
Residents forced out of Fox Shore Apartments over asbestos concerns
State inspectors say unsafe renovation work may have exposed residents at the Fox Shore Apartments to asbestos, forcing dozens of families to temporarily move out while the building is cleaned and decontaminated.
State inspectors say unsafe renovation work may have exposed residents at the Fox Shore Apartments to asbestos, forcing dozens of families to temporarily move out while the building is cleaned and decontaminated.
Suspected hantavirus case in Illinois tests negative, health officials say
Illinois health officials say a suspected hantavirus case in northern Illinois that was believed to be unrelated to the cruise ship outbreak has tested negative.
Illinois health officials say a suspected hantavirus case in northern Illinois that was believed to be unrelated to the cruise ship outbreak has tested negative.
Suspected hantavirus case in Illinois tests negative, health officials say
Illinois health officials say a suspected hantavirus case in northern Illinois that was believed to be unrelated to the cruise ship outbreak has tested negative.
Illinois health officials say a suspected hantavirus case in northern Illinois that was believed to be unrelated to the cruise ship outbreak has tested negative.
New study shows increase in cruise demand despite recent outbreaks
The demand for vacations going on a cruise remains high, despite recent outbreaks of multiple viruses reported aboard cruise ships this month.
The demand for vacations going on a cruise remains high, despite recent outbreaks of multiple viruses reported aboard cruise ships this month.
FDA drug center director removed in latest shake-up
The FDA's top drug official Dr. Tracy Beth Hoeg is leaving in the latest shake-up at the powerful health agency. She said in a social media post late Friday that she was fired.
The FDA's top drug official Dr. Tracy Beth Hoeg is leaving in the latest shake-up at the powerful health agency. She said in a social media post late Friday that she was fired.
New pancreatic cancer treatment could double survival time, doctors say
Dr. Shikha Jain discusses a promising new pancreatic cancer treatment nearing approval, how soon patients could access it, and the major advances in care over the past decade.
Dr. Shikha Jain discusses a promising new pancreatic cancer treatment nearing approval, how soon patients could access it, and the major advances in care over the past decade.
WHO declares Ebola outbreak public health emergency
The World Health Organization is declaring the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency.
The World Health Organization is declaring the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency.
Canada confirms 1st positive hantavirus case
Canada’s national health agency confirmed Sunday that one of four Canadians who returned from the cruise ship MV Hondius during a hantavirus outbreak has tested positive.
Canada’s national health agency confirmed Sunday that one of four Canadians who returned from the cruise ship MV Hondius during a hantavirus outbreak has tested positive.
Ebola outbreak in Africa spurs global health emergency declaration
With hundreds of suspected cases and dozens of deaths already reported, the World Health Organization (WHO) is sounding the alarm about an Ebola disease outbreak by declaring a global health emergency.
With hundreds of suspected cases and dozens of deaths already reported, the World Health Organization (WHO) is sounding the alarm about an Ebola disease outbreak by declaring a global health emergency.
Expert weighs on in viral 'fiber-maxxing' trend | ChicagoLIVE
Have you heard about the viral trend called "fiber-maxxing"? Well, an expert helps us bring down the importance of fiber in our diet.
Have you heard about the viral trend called "fiber-maxxing"? Well, an expert helps us bring down the importance of fiber in our diet.
Ancient Chinese movement shows promise for reducing blood pressure at home, study says
Researchers found that a simple, centuries-old Chinese practice could be almost as effective as some medications in lowering blood pressure.
Researchers found that a simple, centuries-old Chinese practice could be almost as effective as some medications in lowering blood pressure.
How much protein do you actually need? Experts weigh in
Recent revisions to U.S. dietary guidelines have led to Americans eating more protein, but experts say eating more protein isn't necessary for many people.
Recent revisions to U.S. dietary guidelines have led to Americans eating more protein, but experts say eating more protein isn't necessary for many people.
USDA adds to list of frozen pizza, snack food varieties included in public health alert
The list of frozen pizza and snack food brands subject to a public health alert grew longer this week as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) added some regional items to varieties that were sold nationwide.
The list of frozen pizza and snack food brands subject to a public health alert grew longer this week as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) added some regional items to varieties that were sold nationwide.
Hantavirus monitoring expands as more patients are hospitalized, CDC tracks 41 people across US
Health officials say Hantavirus exposure cases are under continued observation, with three new hospitalizations in Kansas and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention monitoring 41 people nationwide following a cruise-related outbreak and international exposure concerns.
Health officials say Hantavirus exposure cases are under continued observation, with three new hospitalizations in Kansas and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention monitoring 41 people nationwide following a cruise-related outbreak and international exposure concerns.
Gov. Pritzker treated for minor complication following medical procedure
Gov. JB Pritzker experienced a minor complication following a recent urology procedure but has since returned to work, according to his office.
Gov. JB Pritzker experienced a minor complication following a recent urology procedure but has since returned to work, according to his office.
Kratom use grows as Illinois lawmakers consider regulation
In recent years, the plant-based substance Kratom has surged in popularity across the U.S. It's raising questions about safety, regulation, and how it should be treated under the law. Kasey Chronis explores what it is, and the growing legal debate.
In recent years, the plant-based substance Kratom has surged in popularity across the U.S. It's raising questions about safety, regulation, and how it should be treated under the law. Kasey Chronis explores what it is, and the growing legal debate.
A positive attitude may help you live longer, new study finds
Growing research suggests that optimism may protect the heart. Here’s what to know.
Growing research suggests that optimism may protect the heart. Here’s what to know.
States monitor possible hantavirus exposure after deadly cruise ship outbreak
Health officials across the U.S. are monitoring possible hantavirus exposures as some remain under quarantine.
Health officials across the U.S. are monitoring possible hantavirus exposures as some remain under quarantine.