Health and safety concerns at the Olympics
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George Chiampas, DO, George Chiampas, DO, Medical Director, Community & Sports Event Preparedness Management, Northwestern Medicine talks about health and safety concerns at the Olympics, after a COVID-19 outbreak in Olympic Village.

Untreatable, deadly 'superbug' fungus outbreak reported at two North Texas hospitals

An untreatable 'superbug' fungus outbreak has been reported at two North Texas hospitals, the CDC reports. Formally known as Candida Auris, the fungus is a form of yeast that can be deadly to hospital and nursing home patients who have serious medical problems.

Reports of ‘breakthrough’ COVID-19 cases alarming medical experts, world governments

While reports of athletes, lawmakers and others occasionally getting the coronavirus despite vaccination may sound alarming, top health experts point to overwhelming evidence that the shots dramatically reduce severe disease and death.

'Central for Food Equity in Medicine' donates goods to people with illnesses
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Ann Jackson, PT, DPT, MPH, Founder of "Central for Food Equity in Medicine," shares how the non-profit organization benefits people with illnesses like cancer by providing them with healthy food and household goods.

Ohio’s chief medical officer says it’s 'when, not if' unvaccinated get COVID-19

Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff, the Ohio Department of Health’s chief medical officer, said it’s “a matter of time” before an unvaccinated person gets COVID-19.

Biden says pandemic goes on for unvaccinated, shots 'gigantically important'

President Biden urged Americans to get vaccinated, calling it “gigantically important” as the spread of the delta variant has led to a surge in infections.

University of Illinois to require COVID-19 vaccine for employees

The University of Illinois announced Wednesday the COVID-19 vaccine would be required for employees who plan to work on campus this fall.

Fake vaccinations cards could warrant up to 5 years in prison

It is a continuing scam in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic: the sale and purchase of fake vaccination cards.

Chicago doctors using tech to help paralyzed patients move

University of Chicago doctors are using technology to help paralyzed patients touch and move things again.

Cook County to host bilingual Facebook Live events to answer COVID questions
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Dr. Kiran Joshi, Co-lead of the Cook County Department of Public Health, explains the Facebook Live events "Ask The Doctor" that will answer questions in English and Spanish about COVID-19.

FBI warns Illinois residents about dangers of fraudulent COVID-19 vaccination cards

The FBI’s Chicago office is warning Illinois residents about the dangers involved in the illegal sale of fraudulent COVID-19 vaccination cards and other coronavirus scams.

Chicago Archdiocese schools to return to 'near-normal' this fall

The Archdiocese of Chicago announced Tuesday that Catholic schools will be returning to near-normal, pre-pandemic operations for next school year.

Keto diet was invented to fight epilepsy
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What you may not know is that the keto diet was not originally intended to trim your waist.