At-home skin cancer test could be one step closer
An experimental patch could bring the medical world one step closer to rapid at-home melanoma testing, eliminating the need for a biopsy or blood draw.
An experimental patch could bring the medical world one step closer to rapid at-home melanoma testing, eliminating the need for a biopsy or blood draw.
French fries tied to diabetes risk, but not all potatoes 'created equal,' study finds
Replacing fries with whole grains 3 times weekly cuts diabetes risk by 19%, researchers say.
Replacing fries with whole grains 3 times weekly cuts diabetes risk by 19%, researchers say.
Weiss Hospital shuts down amid uncertain future
The doors are locked at Weiss Memorial Hospital in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood. Workers were seen early Friday walking out with their belongings as the facility faces an uncertain future.
The doors are locked at Weiss Memorial Hospital in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood. Workers were seen early Friday walking out with their belongings as the facility faces an uncertain future.
Extreme heat could ruin your mail-order medications, pharmacists warn
As temperatures soar, pharmacists like Yasmin Sepehrar explain how heat can damage medications?especially those delivered by mail?and how to protect them.
As temperatures soar, pharmacists like Yasmin Sepehrar explain how heat can damage medications?especially those delivered by mail?and how to protect them.
How to repair sun- and chlorine-damaged skin and hair after summer
Rush University dermatologist Dr. Megha Trivedi shares expert tips on treating and preventing summer damage to your skin and hair.
Rush University dermatologist Dr. Megha Trivedi shares expert tips on treating and preventing summer damage to your skin and hair.
Weiss Memorial Hospital shutdown: Community reaction, what we know
Weiss Memorial Hospital on Chicago's North Side will reportedly shut down some of its operations Friday morning.
Weiss Memorial Hospital on Chicago's North Side will reportedly shut down some of its operations Friday morning.
Chicago Botanic Garden responds to worker safety concerns over air quality
After weeks of wildfire smoke from Canada, union workers say safety protocols aren't enough?here's how the Garden is responding.
After weeks of wildfire smoke from Canada, union workers say safety protocols aren't enough?here's how the Garden is responding.
Activists to rally against Weiss Memorial Hospital's reported shutdown
Weiss Memorial Hospital on Chicago's North Side will reportedly shut down some of its operations Friday morning.
Weiss Memorial Hospital on Chicago's North Side will reportedly shut down some of its operations Friday morning.
Chicago's Weiss Memorial Hospital shuts down operations, faces uncertain future
Weiss Memorial Hospital on the North Side shut down on Friday as a result of recent financial hurdles and other concerns.
Weiss Memorial Hospital on the North Side shut down on Friday as a result of recent financial hurdles and other concerns.
Most of Weiss Hospital to close on Friday, report says
Block Club Chicago reports Weiss Hospital in Uptown will likely be ceasing most of their operations on Friday morning.
Block Club Chicago reports Weiss Hospital in Uptown will likely be ceasing most of their operations on Friday morning.
Back-to-school stress and heart health: What parents need to know
Dr. Alana Lewis from Northwestern Medicine breaks down how stress affects heart health, key warning signs to watch for, and practical ways parents and teachers can protect their hearts this school year.
Dr. Alana Lewis from Northwestern Medicine breaks down how stress affects heart health, key warning signs to watch for, and practical ways parents and teachers can protect their hearts this school year.
Microplastics in your body? What experts are warning about now
From the air we breathe to the food we eat, tiny plastic particles are everywhere?here?s what medical experts are uncovering about their impact on your health.
From the air we breathe to the food we eat, tiny plastic particles are everywhere?here?s what medical experts are uncovering about their impact on your health.
Over half of Americans' calories come from ultra-processed foods
The report could have big implications as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continues to criticize ultra-processed foods and blame them for causing disease.
The report could have big implications as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continues to criticize ultra-processed foods and blame them for causing disease.
Chicago?s strongest woman hosts 2025 Rhino Strongman Cup at Surge To New Levels Gym
Join the strongest woman in Chicago, Inez Carrasquillo, in the 2025 Rhino Strongman Cup at Surge To New Levels Gym. Gym co-owner Sergio Luna and Carrasquillo joined GDC in studio to highlight the upcoming competition.
Join the strongest woman in Chicago, Inez Carrasquillo, in the 2025 Rhino Strongman Cup at Surge To New Levels Gym. Gym co-owner Sergio Luna and Carrasquillo joined GDC in studio to highlight the upcoming competition.
Tour de Cure: Riding to stop diabetes in St. Charles
The American Diabetes Association's Tour de Cure: Chicagoland returns to St. Charles with scenic routes, community impact, and a powerful mission to stop diabetes.
The American Diabetes Association's Tour de Cure: Chicagoland returns to St. Charles with scenic routes, community impact, and a powerful mission to stop diabetes.
ChatGPT enables dangerous behavior in teens, watchdog group says
A new report from the Center for Countering Digital Hate reveals that ChatGPT provided harmful advice to users posing as 13-year-olds.
A new report from the Center for Countering Digital Hate reveals that ChatGPT provided harmful advice to users posing as 13-year-olds.
What is kratom 7-OH? Why RFK and health officials are cracking down
Regulators say 7-OH, a component of kratom, is an opioid that “can be more potent than morphine,” but it’s readily available over the counter in many states.
Regulators say 7-OH, a component of kratom, is an opioid that “can be more potent than morphine,” but it’s readily available over the counter in many states.
What is Chikungunya virus? Symptoms, prevention and what to know
The mosquito-borne Chikungunya virus causes fever and severe joint pain, which can persist for months. With no specific medicine, the best prevention is avoiding mosquito bites. Outbreaks have been reported in many parts of the world, including in China.
The mosquito-borne Chikungunya virus causes fever and severe joint pain, which can persist for months. With no specific medicine, the best prevention is avoiding mosquito bites. Outbreaks have been reported in many parts of the world, including in China.
Rare flu complication causing brain swelling on the rise in kids, study finds
A Stanford-led study found that children facing a rare, deadly flu complication involving brain swelling and runaway immune responses may have better chances of recovery with rapid, targeted care—and that flu vaccines offer key protection.
A Stanford-led study found that children facing a rare, deadly flu complication involving brain swelling and runaway immune responses may have better chances of recovery with rapid, targeted care—and that flu vaccines offer key protection.
RFK Jr. pulls $500 million in funding for vaccine development
The Department of Health and Human Services plans to cancel contracts and pull funding for some vaccines being developed to fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu. Here's what we know.
The Department of Health and Human Services plans to cancel contracts and pull funding for some vaccines being developed to fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu. Here's what we know.