Miscarriage risk 43% higher for Black women, new study suggests
Black women face a significantly higher risk of having a miscarriage than White women, a new study revealed.
Black women face a significantly higher risk of having a miscarriage than White women, a new study revealed.
Cook County to increase capacity for indoor dining, outdoor social and spectator events
The department says fully vaccinated people will also be exempt from the capacity count for private social events, such as weddings.
The department says fully vaccinated people will also be exempt from the capacity count for private social events, such as weddings.
Traumatic stress compounded by disturbing videos showing violence against minorities
Inger Burnett-Zeigler from Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine talks about the traumatic stress emanated by the continual release of videos showing violence against people of color.
Inger Burnett-Zeigler from Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine talks about the traumatic stress emanated by the continual release of videos showing violence against people of color.
Descendants of syphilis experiment at Tuskegee caution using study as reason not to get COVID vaccine
Descendants of the infamous syphilis experiment at Tuskegee are encouraging Black people to get the vaccine despite many Black people citing the experiment as a reason why they do not trust doctors or the vaccine.
Descendants of the infamous syphilis experiment at Tuskegee are encouraging Black people to get the vaccine despite many Black people citing the experiment as a reason why they do not trust doctors or the vaccine.
Food allergies in children becoming increasingly common: Here's what you need to know
Dr. S. Amna Husain from Pure Direct Pediatrics talks about the uptick in allergies among children and how parents can keep their kids safe from harmful reactions.
Dr. S. Amna Husain from Pure Direct Pediatrics talks about the uptick in allergies among children and how parents can keep their kids safe from harmful reactions.
Fully vaccinated Americans can do some outdoor activities without mask, CDC says
Dr. Chris Colbert from the University of Illinois at Chicago elaborates on the CDC's most recent guidance regarding mask use for those who have been fully vaccinated.
Dr. Chris Colbert from the University of Illinois at Chicago elaborates on the CDC's most recent guidance regarding mask use for those who have been fully vaccinated.
Child traveling with fully vaccinated parents becomes Hawaii’s 1st pediatric COVID-19 death
A child traveling with his vaccinated parents became Hawaii’s first pediatric COVID-19 death, the Hawaii Department of Health announced on Tuesday.
A child traveling with his vaccinated parents became Hawaii’s first pediatric COVID-19 death, the Hawaii Department of Health announced on Tuesday.
'Vax Pass': Chicago plans to require vaccination in order to attend concerts, other events
Chicago’s top doctor on Tuesday said she expects the city to roll out a type of vaccination passport that would allow people – particularly young adults – to attend concerts and other events this summer and going forward.
Chicago’s top doctor on Tuesday said she expects the city to roll out a type of vaccination passport that would allow people – particularly young adults – to attend concerts and other events this summer and going forward.
Pfizer CEO says oral antiviral pill to treat COVID-19 could be ready by end of year
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said a drug the company is testing to treat COVID-19 showed promising signs and could be available to the public by the end of this year.
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said a drug the company is testing to treat COVID-19 showed promising signs and could be available to the public by the end of this year.
Millions of Americans are missing ‘critical’ second COVID-19 vaccine shot, according to CDC data
The CDC says about 8% of Americans - or about 5 million people - are missing their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine within the recommended timeframe.
The CDC says about 8% of Americans - or about 5 million people - are missing their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine within the recommended timeframe.
Chicago-area girl 'enjoying life' after receiving 2nd heart transplant
For each step of her life, 7-year-old Kaysen has had quite a team backing her, including a heart surgeon willing to have a playdate in the park.
For each step of her life, 7-year-old Kaysen has had quite a team backing her, including a heart surgeon willing to have a playdate in the park.
Pritzker signs bill aiming to improve healthcare equity for minorities in Illinois
Governor J.B. Pritzker pushed for more health and vaccine equity for minority communities in Springfield on Tuesday.
Governor J.B. Pritzker pushed for more health and vaccine equity for minority communities in Springfield on Tuesday.
Pritzker signs bill aiming to improve healthcare equity for minorities in Illinois
Governor J.B. Pritzker pushed for more health and vaccine equity for minority communities in Springfield on Tuesday.
Governor J.B. Pritzker pushed for more health and vaccine equity for minority communities in Springfield on Tuesday.
Florida private school says it will not employ teachers who get the COVID-19 vaccine
A private school founded by an anti-vaccination activist in South Florida has warned teachers and staff against taking the COVID-19 vaccine, saying it will not employ anyone who has received the shot.
A private school founded by an anti-vaccination activist in South Florida has warned teachers and staff against taking the COVID-19 vaccine, saying it will not employ anyone who has received the shot.
Arlington Heights mass vaccination site accepting appointments
The Arlington Heights Park District will host a mass COVID-19 vaccination site this week for all residents 16 and over.
The Arlington Heights Park District will host a mass COVID-19 vaccination site this week for all residents 16 and over.
FDA to scrutinize approvals on cancer drugs that have failed to show they extend or improve life
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration convenes Tuesday for the first meeting in a decade to consider clawing back approvals from several cancer drugs that have failed to show they extend or improve life.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration convenes Tuesday for the first meeting in a decade to consider clawing back approvals from several cancer drugs that have failed to show they extend or improve life.
CDC expected to relax guidance on wearing masks outdoors
President Joe Biden's top coronavirus advisor hinted that on Tuesday, the CDC will relax the guidance on mask wearing outdoors. The announcement may have different rules, however, for people who have been vaccinated and for those who haven't.
President Joe Biden's top coronavirus advisor hinted that on Tuesday, the CDC will relax the guidance on mask wearing outdoors. The announcement may have different rules, however, for people who have been vaccinated and for those who haven't.
CDC: Children’s summer camps should continue social distancing, mask-wearing to prevent COVID-19 spread
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said social distancing and mask-wearing need to continue at children's summer camps to prevent a COVID-19 outbreak.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said social distancing and mask-wearing need to continue at children's summer camps to prevent a COVID-19 outbreak.
Vice President Harris tells UN it's time now to prepare for next pandemic
Vice President Kamala Harris is making the case before United Nations members that now is the time for global leaders to begin working on how they will respond to the next global pandemic.
Vice President Kamala Harris is making the case before United Nations members that now is the time for global leaders to begin working on how they will respond to the next global pandemic.
COVID treatment has improved, but many wish for an easy pill
While vaccines are helping to curb the pandemic, easier and better treatments are needed, especially as virus variants spread.
While vaccines are helping to curb the pandemic, easier and better treatments are needed, especially as virus variants spread.