Finding the sleep 'sweet spot' could help you live longer, study suggests
A new study reveals that people who sleep too little or too long show signs of accelerated biological aging and higher disease risk.
A new study reveals that people who sleep too little or too long show signs of accelerated biological aging and higher disease risk.
Hantavirus exposure risk may be higher than believed in parts of US, study finds
Researchers found unusually high hantavirus levels in rodents in this area, suggesting greater exposure risk in the surrounding agricultural communities.
Researchers found unusually high hantavirus levels in rodents in this area, suggesting greater exposure risk in the surrounding agricultural communities.
West Nile virus detected in suburban Chicago mosquitoes
Mosquitoes in Will County have tested positive for West Nile virus, health officials announced Friday.
Mosquitoes in Will County have tested positive for West Nile virus, health officials announced Friday.
Ebola screening not happening at O'Hare despite CDC document mentioning Chicago airport, IDPH says
IDPH says there are no confirmed Ebola cases in Illinois or anywhere in the U.S. as officials continue monitoring the outbreak overseas. Here’s what travelers should know.
IDPH says there are no confirmed Ebola cases in Illinois or anywhere in the U.S. as officials continue monitoring the outbreak overseas. Here’s what travelers should know.
Vanessa Trump reveals breast cancer diagnosis
Vanessa Trump revealed Wednesday that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and has started a treatment plan.
Vanessa Trump revealed Wednesday that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and has started a treatment plan.
From snack foods to seasonings: The products pulled after dry milk recall
The list of snack foods, frozen pizzas, and other food products that have been linked to a powdered milk recall keeps getting longer. Two federal agencies have identified approximately two dozen products that used the recalled dairy products and are working to see if there are any other potentially contaminated products out there.
The list of snack foods, frozen pizzas, and other food products that have been linked to a powdered milk recall keeps getting longer. Two federal agencies have identified approximately two dozen products that used the recalled dairy products and are working to see if there are any other potentially contaminated products out there.
Can blood pressure medication cure acne? Doctor weighs in | ChicagoNOW
A blood-pressure medication long prescribed off-label for acne is going viral on social media, with users calling the drug a “life-changing” treatment.
A blood-pressure medication long prescribed off-label for acne is going viral on social media, with users calling the drug a “life-changing” treatment.
Planet Fitness free summer pass returns for teens: What to know
Planet Fitness is bringing back its free Summer Pass, giving teens ages 14-19 free gym access. Here’s what to know.
Planet Fitness is bringing back its free Summer Pass, giving teens ages 14-19 free gym access. Here’s what to know.
Colorado reports adult death linked to hantavirus
Colorado health officials reported that the person who died from hantavirus wasn’t linked to the recent outbreak aboard a cruise ship.
Colorado health officials reported that the person who died from hantavirus wasn’t linked to the recent outbreak aboard a cruise ship.
Heart disease may start in the womb, new study finds
Heart disease during pregnancy may be tied to worse heart health in offspring decades later. Here’s what to know.
Heart disease during pregnancy may be tied to worse heart health in offspring decades later. Here’s what to know.
Northwestern study explores asthma drug as possible treatment for aggressive cancers
Dr. Bin Zhang from Northwestern Medicine discusses new research suggesting the asthma medication Singulair could help fight aggressive forms of cancer alongside existing treatments.
Dr. Bin Zhang from Northwestern Medicine discusses new research suggesting the asthma medication Singulair could help fight aggressive forms of cancer alongside existing treatments.
How does Ebola spread? What to know as Congo outbreak worsens
A rare type of Ebola is spreading in Congo, with dozens of deaths and hundreds of cases already reported. Here’s what to know about the Bundibugyo virus.
A rare type of Ebola is spreading in Congo, with dozens of deaths and hundreds of cases already reported. Here’s what to know about the Bundibugyo virus.
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.