Illinois reports 2,813 new COVID-19 cases, 32 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,813 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 32 additional deaths, on Saturday.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,813 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 32 additional deaths, on Saturday.
Fainting after Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccination 164 times more common than post-flu shot: CDC
Prior to reports of rare but serious blood clotting with Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine, federal health authorities were investigating dozens of anxiety-related events and fainting episodes in vaccine recipients, according to the latest report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Prior to reports of rare but serious blood clotting with Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine, federal health authorities were investigating dozens of anxiety-related events and fainting episodes in vaccine recipients, according to the latest report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Family of Elmhurst COVID patient in standoff with hospital over controversial treatment
An Elmhurst woman whose mother is in grave condition with COVID-19 says a local hospital is refusing to treat her mom with a specific drug, despite a judge's order to do so.
An Elmhurst woman whose mother is in grave condition with COVID-19 says a local hospital is refusing to treat her mom with a specific drug, despite a judge's order to do so.
US health officials say anxiety caused COVID-19 vaccine reactions in 5 states
U.S. health officials concluded that anxiety caused fainting, dizziness and other short-term reactions in dozens of people at coronavirus vaccine clinics in five states.
U.S. health officials concluded that anxiety caused fainting, dizziness and other short-term reactions in dozens of people at coronavirus vaccine clinics in five states.
3 Colorado police officers resign after video of arrest of 73-year-old woman with dementia
Three Colorado police officers involved in the arrest of a 73-year-old woman with dementia who was shown being pushed to the ground and handcuffed on body camera footage have resigned.
Three Colorado police officers involved in the arrest of a 73-year-old woman with dementia who was shown being pushed to the ground and handcuffed on body camera footage have resigned.
Obamacare architect disappointed by decision to not implement 'QR code' database to track who is vaccinated
Former Obama health advisor and Obamacare architect Ezekiel Emanuel, who is the brother of former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, expressed his disappointment Friday in the Biden administration's decision not to implement a "QR code" based system to track those who haven't received a coronavirus vaccine.
Former Obama health advisor and Obamacare architect Ezekiel Emanuel, who is the brother of former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, expressed his disappointment Friday in the Biden administration's decision not to implement a "QR code" based system to track those who haven't received a coronavirus vaccine.
Biden says it’s 'tough call' on whether to mandate COVID-19 vaccines in military
President Joe Biden said he would leave the issue to the military of whether to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for service members once the shots are fully approved by the FDA.
President Joe Biden said he would leave the issue to the military of whether to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for service members once the shots are fully approved by the FDA.
DuPage County aims to vaccinate 80% of residents by July 1
The DuPage County Health Department wants 80 percent of its residents vaccinated by July 1.
The DuPage County Health Department wants 80 percent of its residents vaccinated by July 1.
DuPage County aims to vaccinate 80% of residents by July 1
The DuPage County Health Department wants 80 percent of its residents vaccinated by July 1.
The DuPage County Health Department wants 80 percent of its residents vaccinated by July 1.
Houston-area nurse says she was terminated for declining the COVID-19 vaccine
A Houston-area woman says she was a nurse at Houston Methodist for about 10 years until this week. Michelle Fuentes says she was terminated for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
A Houston-area woman says she was a nurse at Houston Methodist for about 10 years until this week. Michelle Fuentes says she was terminated for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
University of Illinois announces new COVID-19 policy for fall 2021
The University of Illinois announced a new COVID-19 policy for the fall 2021 semester.
The University of Illinois announced a new COVID-19 policy for the fall 2021 semester.
Study: Middle-aged people who sleep less than than 7 hours nightly may have increased risk of dementia
A recent study highlighted by the National Institutes of Health found that middle-aged people who slept less than seven hours a night and/or had irregular sleep patterns could be at higher risk of developing dementia later in life.
A recent study highlighted by the National Institutes of Health found that middle-aged people who slept less than seven hours a night and/or had irregular sleep patterns could be at higher risk of developing dementia later in life.
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.