New clinical trial examines the potential connection between allergies and COVID-19 vaccines
Dr. Gayatri Patel from Northwestern Medicine talks about their new clinical trial that takes a look at allergies and coronavirus vaccines.
Dr. Gayatri Patel from Northwestern Medicine talks about their new clinical trial that takes a look at allergies and coronavirus vaccines.
Calls for senior home virtual visits grow during the pandemic
Lori Hendren, associate state director for advocacy and outreach at AARP, talks a new state bill that would require nursing homes to offer virtual visits for residents who have suffered social isolation during the pandemic.
Lori Hendren, associate state director for advocacy and outreach at AARP, talks a new state bill that would require nursing homes to offer virtual visits for residents who have suffered social isolation during the pandemic.
Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois launches #VaccTogether campaign
Harmony Harrington from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois talks about their new campaign encouraging people to get their COVID-19 vaccinations.
Harmony Harrington from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois talks about their new campaign encouraging people to get their COVID-19 vaccinations.
Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor on the secrets behind 'Whole Brain Living'
Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, author of 'Whole Brain Living: The Anatomy of Choice and the Four Characters That Drive Our Life,' talks about wellness lessons to be learned from her new book.
Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, author of 'Whole Brain Living: The Anatomy of Choice and the Four Characters That Drive Our Life,' talks about wellness lessons to be learned from her new book.
Skin care tips for those in their 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s
Dr. Omer Ibrahim from Chicago Cosmetic Surgery & Dermatology gives some handy tips for keeping your skin healthy and fresh as you mature into adulthood.
Dr. Omer Ibrahim from Chicago Cosmetic Surgery & Dermatology gives some handy tips for keeping your skin healthy and fresh as you mature into adulthood.
EU regulator finds ‘possible link’ between J&J vaccine and rare clots, says benefits outweigh risks
Experts at the agency reiterated that the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine’s benefits outweigh the risks.
Experts at the agency reiterated that the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine’s benefits outweigh the risks.
Half of all US adults have received at least one COVID-19 shot: CDC
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine reacts to the latest medical headlines regarding COVID-19 and the available vaccines.
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine reacts to the latest medical headlines regarding COVID-19 and the available vaccines.
Potential COVID-19 antiviral drug being tested in humans after proving effective in hamster study
An experimental drug to treat COVID-19, which can be taken orally, is now being tested in humans after showing early promise and effectiveness in hamsters.
An experimental drug to treat COVID-19, which can be taken orally, is now being tested in humans after showing early promise and effectiveness in hamsters.
'Go and get 'em, folks': All adults in US now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
President Joe Biden urged Americans to “please, get the vaccine” on Monday as all adults in the U.S. are now eligible to receive the shot, another major milestone reached in the ongoing effort to defeat the pandemic.
President Joe Biden urged Americans to “please, get the vaccine” on Monday as all adults in the U.S. are now eligible to receive the shot, another major milestone reached in the ongoing effort to defeat the pandemic.
Impact of racial trauma goes further than skin deep
Dr. Cynthia Langtiw from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology talks about the devestating impact of racial trauma and how recent events can trigger the serious public health issue.
Dr. Cynthia Langtiw from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology talks about the devestating impact of racial trauma and how recent events can trigger the serious public health issue.
Parents search for ways to talk to children about fatal police shooting video of Adam Toledo
Parents say with cellphones, tablets and social media, it is virtually impossible to shield their children from seeing the video of a Chicago police officer shooting and killing 13-year-old Adam Toledo.
Parents say with cellphones, tablets and social media, it is virtually impossible to shield their children from seeing the video of a Chicago police officer shooting and killing 13-year-old Adam Toledo.
Budweiser gives free beer for COVID-19 vaccine, following Sam Adams, Krispy Kreme giveaways
Earlier this week, Budweiser announced that it will be giving away free beer to vaccine recipients.
Earlier this week, Budweiser announced that it will be giving away free beer to vaccine recipients.
Half of US adults have now received at least one shot of COVID-19 vaccine, CDC says
The CDC said Sunday that half of all adults in the U.S. have now received at least one COVID-19 shot.
The CDC said Sunday that half of all adults in the U.S. have now received at least one COVID-19 shot.
Illinois reports 2,666 new COVID-19 cases, 10 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,666 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 10 additional deaths, on Sunday.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,666 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 10 additional deaths, on Sunday.
Fauci says he expects J&J vaccine to resume later this week
The United States will likely move to resume Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine this coming week, possibly with restrictions or broader warnings after reports of some very rare blood clot cases, Dr. Anthony Fauci said.
The United States will likely move to resume Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine this coming week, possibly with restrictions or broader warnings after reports of some very rare blood clot cases, Dr. Anthony Fauci said.
Toddler comes home after spending nearly 700 days in hospital for heart defect
Valentina Garnetti will turn two years old next month and has already spent most of her life inside a hospital room.
Valentina Garnetti will turn two years old next month and has already spent most of her life inside a hospital room.
Illinois offering special appointments for college and university students to get vaccinated
NEWS YOU CAN USE: Illinois is offering special COVID-19 vaccine appointments for college and university students. Click here for details.
NEWS YOU CAN USE: Illinois is offering special COVID-19 vaccine appointments for college and university students. Click here for details.
Global COVID-19 death toll passes 3 million people
The number of lives lost, as compiled by Johns Hopkins University, is bigger than Chicago (2.7 million) and equivalent to Philadelphia and Dallas combined.
The number of lives lost, as compiled by Johns Hopkins University, is bigger than Chicago (2.7 million) and equivalent to Philadelphia and Dallas combined.
Regulators issue warning about Peloton treadmill after child dies, 40 others injured
Safety regulators are warning people with kids and pets to immediately stop using a treadmill made by Peloton after one child died and nearly 40 others were injured.
Safety regulators are warning people with kids and pets to immediately stop using a treadmill made by Peloton after one child died and nearly 40 others were injured.
Illinois reports 3,194 new COVID-19 cases, 23 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 3,194 new COVID-19 cases in Illinois, including 23 additional deaths, on Saturday.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 3,194 new COVID-19 cases in Illinois, including 23 additional deaths, on Saturday.