Chagas disease carried by the kissing bug spreading across US: What to know
Chagas disease, a potentially deadly condition transmitted by an insect known as the "kissing bug", is now considered an endemic in the US.
Chagas disease, a potentially deadly condition transmitted by an insect known as the "kissing bug", is now considered an endemic in the US.
Governor DeSantis announces Florida MAHA Commission, vows to end all vaccine mandates
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday that Florida is establishing a Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission at the state level.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday that Florida is establishing a Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission at the state level.
Cook County launches “Get Naloxone" campaign to fight overdoses
Cook County officials are urging all residents to help save a life and stop an overdose.
Cook County officials are urging all residents to help save a life and stop an overdose.
Chicago doctors use rare fetal surgery to give young girl a thriving start
A four-year-old Chicago girl named Olivia is thriving after undergoing a rare fetoscopic surgery to treat spina bifida before she was born.
A four-year-old Chicago girl named Olivia is thriving after undergoing a rare fetoscopic surgery to treat spina bifida before she was born.
Cook County launches “Get Naloxone" campaign to fight overdoses
Cook County officials are urging all residents to help save a life and stop an overdose.
Cook County officials are urging all residents to help save a life and stop an overdose.
Montell Jordan says his cancer has returned after having prostate removed
The R&B singer, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer last year, shared his story in a recent interview.
The R&B singer, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer last year, shared his story in a recent interview.
How Lurie Children’s helped 4-year-old girl defy the odds
The Chicago Institute for Fetal Health at Lurie Children’s is one of just a handful of centers worldwide offering truly comprehensive care for families facing complex prenatal diagnoses. Dr. Aimen Shaaban is leading the way in procedures like fetoscopic spina bifida repair — a groundbreaking surgery performed before birth that protects both mom and baby while opening the door to brighter futures.
The Chicago Institute for Fetal Health at Lurie Children’s is one of just a handful of centers worldwide offering truly comprehensive care for families facing complex prenatal diagnoses. Dr. Aimen Shaaban is leading the way in procedures like fetoscopic spina bifida repair — a groundbreaking surgery performed before birth that protects both mom and baby while opening the door to brighter futures.
Coping with grief: Chicago expert shares healthy strategies and hope
Licensed clinical social worker Anna Richmond from Thriveworks joins us to discuss how to navigate grief, avoid harmful coping habits, and embrace therapy as a valuable tool for healing.
Licensed clinical social worker Anna Richmond from Thriveworks joins us to discuss how to navigate grief, avoid harmful coping habits, and embrace therapy as a valuable tool for healing.
Expert weighs in on lawsuits challenging marketing of toddler milks | ChicagoNOW
If you?re in the market for baby formula ? you may have seen formula products on the shelves actually marketed for toddlers, literally called ?toddler milks?.
If you?re in the market for baby formula ? you may have seen formula products on the shelves actually marketed for toddlers, literally called ?toddler milks?.
Orland Park man cycling 225 miles to raise money for great cause
Mike Roach is participating in the Bristol Myers Squibb?s Coast 2 Coast 4 Cancer ride to raise money for cancer research in support of the V Foundation. This marks his fifth time participating in Coast 2 Coast 4 Cancer but the first time he?s riding through Illinois ? his home state.
Mike Roach is participating in the Bristol Myers Squibb?s Coast 2 Coast 4 Cancer ride to raise money for cancer research in support of the V Foundation. This marks his fifth time participating in Coast 2 Coast 4 Cancer but the first time he?s riding through Illinois ? his home state.
Chicago bride-to-be receives rare heart, liver & kidney transplant at Northwestern
Jessica Lopez, 32, from Chicago, was blinded by childhood cancers leukemia and retinoblastoma. Years of chemotherapy saved her life but left her with serious long-term health issues. In 2023, just after getting engaged, she learned she needed a new heart and liver ? and later, a new kidney as well.
Jessica Lopez, 32, from Chicago, was blinded by childhood cancers leukemia and retinoblastoma. Years of chemotherapy saved her life but left her with serious long-term health issues. In 2023, just after getting engaged, she learned she needed a new heart and liver ? and later, a new kidney as well.
Cal’s Angels empowers pediatric cancer survivors during awareness month
Founded in memory of 12-year-old Cal Sutter, Cal's Angels supports families, funds research, and grants wishes while inspiring young survivors like Ky Larkin to become advocates.
Founded in memory of 12-year-old Cal Sutter, Cal's Angels supports families, funds research, and grants wishes while inspiring young survivors like Ky Larkin to become advocates.
East Coast beaches hit with 'fecal contamination' warnings ahead of Labor Day weekend
Labor Day vacationers across the East Coast are facing "fecal contamination" warnings at their beaches this holiday weekend.
Labor Day vacationers across the East Coast are facing "fecal contamination" warnings at their beaches this holiday weekend.
Thousands of bicyclists take over Chicago's DuSable Lake Shore Drive
About 20,000 bicyclists took over Chicago's Lake Shore Drive on Sunday morning for the annual Bike the Drive event.
About 20,000 bicyclists took over Chicago's Lake Shore Drive on Sunday morning for the annual Bike the Drive event.
Human plague case reported; patient likely exposed while camping
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has reported the first case of human plague in 2025.
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has reported the first case of human plague in 2025.
Chicago Gospel Run advances fitness with Gospel music, fellowship
The Gospel Run brings many Chicago residents together to strive for better health with a "5K experience like no other" with gospel music and fellowship.
The Gospel Run brings many Chicago residents together to strive for better health with a "5K experience like no other" with gospel music and fellowship.
Trump's firing of CDC director causes wave of protest resignations: 'Not normal'
There was turmoil at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention after the agency's director was fired.
There was turmoil at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention after the agency's director was fired.
Susan Monarez out as CDC director
The CDC's leadership is changing. The White House just announced the director is out. She was fired less than a month after taking the job.
The CDC's leadership is changing. The White House just announced the director is out. She was fired less than a month after taking the job.
CDC director fired after just 4 weeks ? Monarez pushes back
In a stunning shakeup, CDC Director Susan Monarez is ousted by the White House, sparking backlash, legal threats, and a wave of resignations.
In a stunning shakeup, CDC Director Susan Monarez is ousted by the White House, sparking backlash, legal threats, and a wave of resignations.
Common painkillers may fuel deadly superbugs that resist antibiotics, study warns
Ibuprofen and acetaminophen increased genetic mutations in E. coli during lab tests.
Ibuprofen and acetaminophen increased genetic mutations in E. coli during lab tests.