Chicago blood donations desperately needed as treatments resume
Joy Squier from American Red Cross talks about the need for blood donations across Chicago as the pandemic dwindles.
Joy Squier from American Red Cross talks about the need for blood donations across Chicago as the pandemic dwindles.
Illinois reports 342 new COVID-19 cases, 37 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 342 new COVID-19 cases in Illinois, including 37 additional deaths, on Sunday.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 342 new COVID-19 cases in Illinois, including 37 additional deaths, on Sunday.
FDA approves diabetes medicine as weight-loss drug
The FDA has approved the diabetes medicine Wegovy to help people lose weight by 15%.
The FDA has approved the diabetes medicine Wegovy to help people lose weight by 15%.
COVID-19 origin: Fauci urges China to release Wuhan lab medical records
Dr. Anthony Fauci said China should release the medical records of six lab workers — three of whom died — after entering a bat cave in 2012 and becoming ill in 2019.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said China should release the medical records of six lab workers — three of whom died — after entering a bat cave in 2012 and becoming ill in 2019.
United offers flight attendants extra pay, vacation for proof of COVID-19 vaccination
United Airlines announced it will offer flight attendants extra vacation days or pay for proof of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
United Airlines announced it will offer flight attendants extra vacation days or pay for proof of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
COVID-19 vaccine may cause heart inflammation in teens, reports find
An article published in Pediatrics, is among the latest reports of heart inflammation discovered after COVID-19 vaccination in teens, though a link to the vaccine has not been proven.
An article published in Pediatrics, is among the latest reports of heart inflammation discovered after COVID-19 vaccination in teens, though a link to the vaccine has not been proven.
Breast cancer pill shows benefit in certain hard-to-treat cases
A pill used for breast cancer has been shown to help treat certain early-stage, hard-to-treat cases. It was studied in patients with BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations.
A pill used for breast cancer has been shown to help treat certain early-stage, hard-to-treat cases. It was studied in patients with BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations.
Natural remedies for debilitating migraine headaches
Dr. Sheetal DeCaria from Revitalize Medical Center lists some natural ways to alleviate the pain coming from migraine headaches.
Dr. Sheetal DeCaria from Revitalize Medical Center lists some natural ways to alleviate the pain coming from migraine headaches.
Tips for reducing screen time for kids this summer
Ginny Yurich, founder of 1000 Hours Outside, talks about ways to encourage children to get outside and play this summer.
Ginny Yurich, founder of 1000 Hours Outside, talks about ways to encourage children to get outside and play this summer.
Dogs can sniff out COVID-19 with up to 94% accuracy, study finds
A study found specially trained dogs can rapidly, noninvasively detect a COVID-19 infection with up to 94.3% sensitivity and up to 92% specificity.
A study found specially trained dogs can rapidly, noninvasively detect a COVID-19 infection with up to 94.3% sensitivity and up to 92% specificity.
Don't eat cicadas if you are allergic to shrimp, shellfish, FDA warns
The Food and Drug Administration has a colorful warning for people with a shellfish allergy: don’t eat cicadas. Turns out, the agency warns, that the noisy insects actually share a "family relation" to shrimp and lobsters.
The Food and Drug Administration has a colorful warning for people with a shellfish allergy: don’t eat cicadas. Turns out, the agency warns, that the noisy insects actually share a "family relation" to shrimp and lobsters.
'Game changer': New technology allows doctors at Rush to treat patients remotely
Telemedicine takes the leap to the next level, as new technology allows doctors to see patients remotely and treat them as well.
Telemedicine takes the leap to the next level, as new technology allows doctors to see patients remotely and treat them as well.
Illinois businesses serving alcohol can now offer a free drink to vaccinated patrons
“Not only will the vaccine protect you from getting sick — your free COVID-19 shot can now get you a free shot of your choosing or whatever drink suits your palate,” said Gov. Pritzker.
“Not only will the vaccine protect you from getting sick — your free COVID-19 shot can now get you a free shot of your choosing or whatever drink suits your palate,” said Gov. Pritzker.
Free beer, other new incentives for Biden's 'month of action' ahead of July 4 goal
President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a “month of action” to urge more Americans to get vaccinated before the July 4 holiday, including a number of new incentives and steps to ease barriers.
President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a “month of action” to urge more Americans to get vaccinated before the July 4 holiday, including a number of new incentives and steps to ease barriers.
New book encourages natural, clean sleep in a holistic way
Dr. Sarb Johal talks about important lessons to be learned from his new book, 'The Little Book of Sleep.'
Dr. Sarb Johal talks about important lessons to be learned from his new book, 'The Little Book of Sleep.'
Scientist from Illinois working to find cure for cancer
Bryan Clay is hoping his work inspires young Chicagoans to take on big challenges to better the world.
Bryan Clay is hoping his work inspires young Chicagoans to take on big challenges to better the world.
Hope is on the horizon for those battling migraines, headaches
Most people have probably experienced a headache but for some the pain is debilitating.
Most people have probably experienced a headache but for some the pain is debilitating.
Illinois reports 521 new COVID-19 cases, 33 deaths
The daily count of new and confirmed COVID-19 cases in Illinois dropped to 521 on Monday, which is the lowest point in nearly one year.
The daily count of new and confirmed COVID-19 cases in Illinois dropped to 521 on Monday, which is the lowest point in nearly one year.
Alabama teen headed to the Air Force donates hair to kids battling cancer
17-year-old Kieran Moise is heading to the US Air Force Academy in the fall, and decided he wanted to donate his hair to be used for wigs for children battling cancer. In addition to donating 19 inches of hair, he also raised $20,000 for St. Jude.
17-year-old Kieran Moise is heading to the US Air Force Academy in the fall, and decided he wanted to donate his hair to be used for wigs for children battling cancer. In addition to donating 19 inches of hair, he also raised $20,000 for St. Jude.
Color-blind suburban Chicago men get new glasses so they can see colors for the first time
"Wow!" said Roger after trying on the glasses, while looking at a rainbow of balloons. "Life will be better. Or at least I'll know what we're talking about when they say, 'Look at that.'"
"Wow!" said Roger after trying on the glasses, while looking at a rainbow of balloons. "Life will be better. Or at least I'll know what we're talking about when they say, 'Look at that.'"