COVID-19 can infect pancreatic cells that make insulin, study suggests
Since the emergence of the novel coronavirus in late 2019, research has shown that people with severe COVID-19 infection can go on to develop other health conditions like pneumonia, blood clots and as more evidence emerges, diabetes.
Since the emergence of the novel coronavirus in late 2019, research has shown that people with severe COVID-19 infection can go on to develop other health conditions like pneumonia, blood clots and as more evidence emerges, diabetes.
Jackson Park Hospital offers free 3D mammograms
Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of death among women in the United States.
Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of death among women in the United States.
CDC advises pregnant women to get COVID-19 vaccine
The CDC says pregnant women have a 70-percent increased risk of death if they contract COVID-19.
The CDC says pregnant women have a 70-percent increased risk of death if they contract COVID-19.
6 Chicago Alderpeople ask mayor to change vaccine mandate
Six Chicago Alderpeople are calling on the mayor to scale back her vaccination mandate.
Six Chicago Alderpeople are calling on the mayor to scale back her vaccination mandate.
Chicago hospital training people on how to use Narcan
Life-saving training is underway Wednesday at one Chicago hospital, but it's not for doctors and nurses.
Life-saving training is underway Wednesday at one Chicago hospital, but it's not for doctors and nurses.
More than 40 fake vaccine cards seized in Chicago
US Customs and Border Protection officers in Chicago have seized ? for the second time this month ? counterfeit COVID-19 vaccination cards.
US Customs and Border Protection officers in Chicago have seized ? for the second time this month ? counterfeit COVID-19 vaccination cards.
Bill would require US airline passengers to have COVID-19 vaccine or prove negative test
The bill, proposed by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, would require all domestic airline passengers to be fully vaccinated, submit a negative test, or show proof of full recovery from a COVID-19 infection.
The bill, proposed by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, would require all domestic airline passengers to be fully vaccinated, submit a negative test, or show proof of full recovery from a COVID-19 infection.
United Airlines to fire 593 employees who refused COVID-19 vaccine
United Airlines said it has already begun firing hundreds of employees who have refused to get vaccinated against the novel coronavirus.
United Airlines said it has already begun firing hundreds of employees who have refused to get vaccinated against the novel coronavirus.
Dozens more fake COVID-19 vaccine cards seized in Chicago
MORE FAKE COVID VACCINE CARDS: "These dishonest vendors that are producing and sending these counterfeit cards are putting the American population in danger with every card they produce."
MORE FAKE COVID VACCINE CARDS: "These dishonest vendors that are producing and sending these counterfeit cards are putting the American population in danger with every card they produce."
Urgent CDC advisory ‘strongly recommends’ pregnant people get COVID-19 vaccine
The CDC said it “strongly recommends” COVID-19 vaccination either before or during pregnancy because “the benefits of vaccination outweigh known or potential risks.”
The CDC said it “strongly recommends” COVID-19 vaccination either before or during pregnancy because “the benefits of vaccination outweigh known or potential risks.”
YouTube bans content containing misinformation about all vaccines
YouTube is banning all anti-vaccine content on its platform, expanding beyond COVID-19 vaccines, and has also taken down several well-known channels as part of the policy.
YouTube is banning all anti-vaccine content on its platform, expanding beyond COVID-19 vaccines, and has also taken down several well-known channels as part of the policy.
Tips for overcoming fear of needles in kids
Dr. Mary Mason from Little Medical School dishes out tips for parents trying to get their children over a fear of needles.
Dr. Mary Mason from Little Medical School dishes out tips for parents trying to get their children over a fear of needles.
Pandemic sheds light on rising suicide rate among minorities
Dr. Adolph Brown from The Leadership & Learning Institute talks about the concerning data regarding suicides in America and the importance of offering support to those struggling with their mental health.
Dr. Adolph Brown from The Leadership & Learning Institute talks about the concerning data regarding suicides in America and the importance of offering support to those struggling with their mental health.
North Carolina hospital system fires 175 for failing to comply with COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Novant Health said roughly 175 out of its 35,000-plus workers have been fired for failing to comply with its COVID-19 vaccine requirement.
Novant Health said roughly 175 out of its 35,000-plus workers have been fired for failing to comply with its COVID-19 vaccine requirement.
Push to get kids vaccinated gains steam as FDA set to weigh in
Dr. Richard Novak from UI Health breaks down the medical community's latest guidance on vaccinating children.
Dr. Richard Novak from UI Health breaks down the medical community's latest guidance on vaccinating children.
Wilmette boy beats leukemia, teams up with St. Baldrick's to help others fight childhood cancer
Matteo Smith and his mom, Vanessa, talk about his fight against cancer and how they're using his story and positivity to help others going through similar battles.
Matteo Smith and his mom, Vanessa, talk about his fight against cancer and how they're using his story and positivity to help others going through similar battles.
Illinois man dies of rabies after contact with bat, declining treatment
An Illinois man has died from rabies. It was the first human case of rabies in the state since 1954.
An Illinois man has died from rabies. It was the first human case of rabies in the state since 1954.
Group of Naperville firefighters sue over vaccine mandate
A group of firefighters from Naperville are suing the Gov. JB Pritzker over his vaccine mandate.
A group of firefighters from Naperville are suing the Gov. JB Pritzker over his vaccine mandate.
Group of Naperville firefighters sue over vaccine mandate
Six Naperville firefighters say there's no legal right to force them to get vaccinated or make them be tested for refusing the vaccine.
Six Naperville firefighters say there's no legal right to force them to get vaccinated or make them be tested for refusing the vaccine.
Pfizer submits data to FDA on COVID-19 vaccine in kids ages 5 to 11
Pfizer-BioNTech has submitted data to the FDA from the Phase 2/3 trial of its COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 5 to 11.
Pfizer-BioNTech has submitted data to the FDA from the Phase 2/3 trial of its COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 5 to 11.