Is the hantavirus contagious? Expert explains cruise ship outbreak | | ChicagoLIVE
Global authorities are monitoring contacts after a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship left several people dead.
Global authorities are monitoring contacts after a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship left several people dead.
First-ever wearable lactose intolerance patch launches nationwide | ChicagoLIVE
Barriere’s latest product launch includes what it calls the first-ever lactose intolerance patch on the market.
Barriere’s latest product launch includes what it calls the first-ever lactose intolerance patch on the market.
New GLP-1 drugs could suppress desire for more than just food, study suggests
A new study suggests GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may be able to do more than curb appetite. Here's what researchers found.
A new study suggests GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may be able to do more than curb appetite. Here's what researchers found.
Meta’s teen mental health battle heads back to court as experts question social media’s impact
A new legal fight over Meta’s responsibility for teen mental health could reshape internet protections as psychologists and lawmakers debate whether social media platforms are tools for connection or dangerous products.
A new legal fight over Meta’s responsibility for teen mental health could reshape internet protections as psychologists and lawmakers debate whether social media platforms are tools for connection or dangerous products.
Hantavirus is 'not the next COVID,' experts say: What to know
As health authorities work to contain the spread of a rare hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship, experts say it's not something most people should worry about.
As health authorities work to contain the spread of a rare hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship, experts say it's not something most people should worry about.
Chicago officer’s funeral shines light on first responder mental health struggles
As family and fellow officers prepare to honor fallen Chicago Police Officer John Bartholomew, a former CPD officer turned wellness advocate discusses the lasting mental health toll of repeated trauma on first responders and the resources available to help them and their families.
As family and fellow officers prepare to honor fallen Chicago Police Officer John Bartholomew, a former CPD officer turned wellness advocate discusses the lasting mental health toll of repeated trauma on first responders and the resources available to help them and their families.
Hantavirus cruise ship outbreak: Multiple sick passengers taken for treatment
The cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak is still at sea. Several sick passengers were taken for medical treatment today. Here's what we know right now.
The cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak is still at sea. Several sick passengers were taken for medical treatment today. Here's what we know right now.
Toxic herbicide linked to higher Parkison’s risk | ChicagoLIVE
Cole Eastman, a lobbyist for the Fox Foundation, emphasizes the role of environmental factors in Parkinson’s disease.
Cole Eastman, a lobbyist for the Fox Foundation, emphasizes the role of environmental factors in Parkinson’s disease.
Hantavirus outbreak: 3 more patients evacuated from cruise ship
Three patients were evacuated to Europe Wednesday from the cruise ship experiencing a rare hantavirus outbreak.
Three patients were evacuated to Europe Wednesday from the cruise ship experiencing a rare hantavirus outbreak.
FDA authorizes fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adults in major shift under Trump
U.S. health regulators have announced their first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers.
U.S. health regulators have announced their first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers.
Supreme Court preserves abortion pill access; Planned Parenthood CEO weighs in | ChicagoLIVE
The Supreme Court has temporarily restored access to the abortion pill mifepristone. Adrienne White-Faines, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Illinois, joins us to explain what the ruling means for patients and what could come next.
The Supreme Court has temporarily restored access to the abortion pill mifepristone. Adrienne White-Faines, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Illinois, joins us to explain what the ruling means for patients and what could come next.
Health alert issued for ravioli pasta that may contain shellfish
The Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert for 32-oz. plastic bag packages containing “Giovanni Rana Rustic Beef Sauce & Creamy Burrata Cheese Ravioli."
The Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert for 32-oz. plastic bag packages containing “Giovanni Rana Rustic Beef Sauce & Creamy Burrata Cheese Ravioli."
Losing a lifeline: Chicago South Side residents push back against Walgreens closure
A South Side community is speaking out as a Walgreens prepares to close its doors, raising concerns about access to critical health care.
A South Side community is speaking out as a Walgreens prepares to close its doors, raising concerns about access to critical health care.
Marijuana reclassification's impact on Illinois cannabis businesses
A major shift in federal marijuana policy could have a big impact on Illinois’ cannabis industry.
A major shift in federal marijuana policy could have a big impact on Illinois’ cannabis industry.
What is hantavirus? Infectious disease expert explains after cruise ship deaths | ChicagoLIVE
Dr. Graeme Forrest of Rush University Medical Center joins the show to break down what hantavirus is, how it spreads and what travelers need to know after a deadly incident aboard a cruise ship.
Dr. Graeme Forrest of Rush University Medical Center joins the show to break down what hantavirus is, how it spreads and what travelers need to know after a deadly incident aboard a cruise ship.
Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship kills 3 people, others sickened
A hantavirus outbreak was suspected of killing three people and sickening at least three others on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean this weekend, according to world health officials.
A hantavirus outbreak was suspected of killing three people and sickening at least three others on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean this weekend, according to world health officials.
Dad survives rare internal decapitation after tree accident: 'I thought I was dying'
An Ohio father of two is recovering after surviving a rare and life-threatening internal decapitation caused by a freak work accident.
An Ohio father of two is recovering after surviving a rare and life-threatening internal decapitation caused by a freak work accident.
'Ozempic breath' sparks questions as users report strange side effect
Those taking GLP-1 medications for diabetes and weight loss often experience gastrointestinal symptoms, but some lesser-known side effects have also been reported.
Those taking GLP-1 medications for diabetes and weight loss often experience gastrointestinal symptoms, but some lesser-known side effects have also been reported.
Trump says GLP-1 weight-loss drugs coming at $50 for Medicare patients
President Trump announced the popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs would soon be more accessible to millions of Americans at a cost of only $50 per month.
President Trump announced the popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs would soon be more accessible to millions of Americans at a cost of only $50 per month.
Chicago Fire FC encourages kids to build lifelong healthy habits
The Chicago Fire Football Club has a program to help children build lifelong healthy habits with exercise and nutrition.
The Chicago Fire Football Club has a program to help children build lifelong healthy habits with exercise and nutrition.