US death rates fall for lung cancer, melanoma, report says
U.S. death rates from many types of cancer continued to decline, mostly in deaths from lung cancer and melanoma, according to a new report published Thursday.
U.S. death rates from many types of cancer continued to decline, mostly in deaths from lung cancer and melanoma, according to a new report published Thursday.
First winners of Illinois' vaccine lottery announced, including $1M cash prize winner
The first winners for Illinois' $10 million ‘All In for the Win’ vaccine lottery were chosen Thursday, including one $1 million dollar winner.
The first winners for Illinois' $10 million ‘All In for the Win’ vaccine lottery were chosen Thursday, including one $1 million dollar winner.
Cold weather virus in summer baffles doctors, worries parents
The recent emergence of a virus that typically sickens children in colder months has baffled U.S. pediatricians and put many infants in the hospital with troublesome coughs and breathing trouble.
The recent emergence of a virus that typically sickens children in colder months has baffled U.S. pediatricians and put many infants in the hospital with troublesome coughs and breathing trouble.
DuPage County ranks in top 2 percent of US counties with residents vaccinated against COVID-19
According to CDC vaccination data, when it comes to highest vaccination rates, DuPage County ranks 47 out of 3,283 counties in the U.S.
According to CDC vaccination data, when it comes to highest vaccination rates, DuPage County ranks 47 out of 3,283 counties in the U.S.
Gov. Pritzker offers cash prizes, other new vaccine incentives for frontline workers
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announces a new package of incentives for vaccinated frontline state employees, including cash prizes, airline and sports tickets.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announces a new package of incentives for vaccinated frontline state employees, including cash prizes, airline and sports tickets.
Illinois reports zero COVID-19 related deaths for first time in a year
For the first time in more than a year, Illinois went a full day without any COVID-19 related deaths.
For the first time in more than a year, Illinois went a full day without any COVID-19 related deaths.
Illinois reports zero COVID-19 related deaths for first time in a year
For the first time in more than a year, Illinois went a full day without any COVID-19 related deaths.
For the first time in more than a year, Illinois went a full day without any COVID-19 related deaths.
CTU seeks vaccination goal for Chicago Public Schools students this fall
The Chicago Teachers Union is calling for a vaccination goal when Chicago Public Schools fully reopen in the fall.
The Chicago Teachers Union is calling for a vaccination goal when Chicago Public Schools fully reopen in the fall.
Cell phones and cancer: New UC Berkeley study suggests cell phones sharply increase tumor risk
New UC Berkeley research draws a strong link between cell phone radiation and tumors, particularly in the brain.
New UC Berkeley research draws a strong link between cell phone radiation and tumors, particularly in the brain.
Four-day workweek 'an overwhelming success' in Iceland, study finds
Trials for a shorter workweek in Iceland proved to be a huge success.
Trials for a shorter workweek in Iceland proved to be a huge success.
‘Unusual mutation’ in Lambda variant could make it resistant to vaccines
The Lambda variant, which is believed to have been first detected in Peru about a year ago, is a new concern to scientists who say mutations could potentially be resistant to COVID-19 vaccines.
The Lambda variant, which is believed to have been first detected in Peru about a year ago, is a new concern to scientists who say mutations could potentially be resistant to COVID-19 vaccines.
Michigan boy, 13, dies after second COVID-19 vaccine shot
The CDC is investigating why a 13-year-old Michigan boy died in his sleep after receiving his second COVID-19 vaccine dose.
The CDC is investigating why a 13-year-old Michigan boy died in his sleep after receiving his second COVID-19 vaccine dose.
Officials surveying Rockton residents on the impact of the Chemtool fire
The Health Department wants to hear from people impacted by the Chemtool fire on June 13 in Rockton to conduct a survey on the impact it has on residents.
The Health Department wants to hear from people impacted by the Chemtool fire on June 13 in Rockton to conduct a survey on the impact it has on residents.
Fauci: 99.2% of US COVID-19 deaths involved unvaccinated people
Dr. Anthony Fauci continued his push for Americans to get the COVID-19 vaccine as many deaths are attributed to unvaccinated people.
Dr. Anthony Fauci continued his push for Americans to get the COVID-19 vaccine as many deaths are attributed to unvaccinated people.
Does new Alzheimer's drug work? It may take 9 years to find out
When a controversial Alzheimer’s drug won U.S. approval, surprise over the decision quickly turned to shock at how long it might take to find out if it really works — nine years.
When a controversial Alzheimer’s drug won U.S. approval, surprise over the decision quickly turned to shock at how long it might take to find out if it really works — nine years.
WHO warns of ‘very dangerous period’ fueled by delta variant
The World Health Organization is warning of new wave of coronavirus cases sweeping across the globe, driven by the highly infectious delta variant.
The World Health Organization is warning of new wave of coronavirus cases sweeping across the globe, driven by the highly infectious delta variant.
Delta variant: J&J vaccine provides ‘strong’ protection, preliminary study says
Johnson & Johnson announced its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine provides “strong” protection against the delta variant and that their shot’s immune response lasts at least eight months.
Johnson & Johnson announced its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine provides “strong” protection against the delta variant and that their shot’s immune response lasts at least eight months.
Delta variant: ‘Surge response’ teams to deploy to US hot spots, White House says
The White House announced on Thursday “surge response” teams are ready to deploy more vaccinations, therapeutics and further assistance to delta variant hot spots in the U.S.
The White House announced on Thursday “surge response” teams are ready to deploy more vaccinations, therapeutics and further assistance to delta variant hot spots in the U.S.
'The Office' CPR technique helps Indiana dad save 4-year-old daughter
A father from Indiana had seconds to act when his 4-year-old child fell to the ground and became unresponsive amid a sudden cardiac arrest.
A father from Indiana had seconds to act when his 4-year-old child fell to the ground and became unresponsive amid a sudden cardiac arrest.
International solution to Illinois' doctor shortage
Dr. G. Richard Olds, School of Medicine, President of St. George's University join Good Day Chicago to discuss the Illinois doctor shortage and the reliance on international schools as a solution.
Dr. G. Richard Olds, School of Medicine, President of St. George's University join Good Day Chicago to discuss the Illinois doctor shortage and the reliance on international schools as a solution.