Chicago food scientist hopes to cure diabetes, high blood pressure in neediest communities
Stacey Minor was one of the first African American women to work for food company Monsanto. Now, she is taking her knowledge and using it in Chicago’s neediest communities.
Stacey Minor was one of the first African American women to work for food company Monsanto. Now, she is taking her knowledge and using it in Chicago’s neediest communities.
AP poll: Vaccination efforts could face hurdles as Republicans less willing to get COVID-19 shot
A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that 42% of Republicans say they probably or definitely will not get the shot, compared with 17% of Democrats.
A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that 42% of Republicans say they probably or definitely will not get the shot, compared with 17% of Democrats.
Italy back to lockdown over Easter weekend amid surging COVID-19 cases
Much of Italy will be locked down on Easter weekend for the second year in a row amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Much of Italy will be locked down on Easter weekend for the second year in a row amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
France, Germany latest countries to suspend AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine amid blood clotting reports
At least seven European countries have now paused AstraZeneca’s vaccine following sporadic reports of blood clots, despite a lack of evidence the shot was responsible. The European Medicines Agency is investigating.
At least seven European countries have now paused AstraZeneca’s vaccine following sporadic reports of blood clots, despite a lack of evidence the shot was responsible. The European Medicines Agency is investigating.
'Maskne': How to deal with mask-wearing acne issues
How is your face doing during this mask-wearing pandemic? If you find yourself dealing with pimples, rashes or acne, you aren?t alone. Dr. Nancy Shannon shares some advice on handle maskne.
How is your face doing during this mask-wearing pandemic? If you find yourself dealing with pimples, rashes or acne, you aren?t alone. Dr. Nancy Shannon shares some advice on handle maskne.
Daylight Saving Time: Getting your energy back after after springing forward
A lot of us are still trying to recover from that hour of sleep we didn't get on Sunday, and we have Daylight Saving Time to thank for that! Dr. Kris Knutsen talks more about how a single of hour of lost sleep affects us in ways we wouldn't think.
A lot of us are still trying to recover from that hour of sleep we didn't get on Sunday, and we have Daylight Saving Time to thank for that! Dr. Kris Knutsen talks more about how a single of hour of lost sleep affects us in ways we wouldn't think.
US prison guards refusing vaccines despite COVID-19
A correctional officer polled his colleagues earlier this year in a private Facebook group: “Will you take the COVID-19 vaccine if offered?” The answer from more than half: “Hell no.”
A correctional officer polled his colleagues earlier this year in a private Facebook group: “Will you take the COVID-19 vaccine if offered?” The answer from more than half: “Hell no.”
Study: Mosquitoes could aid in treatments of life-threatening viruses, possibly COVID-19
A new study revealed that a protein found in mosquitoes could help in treatments in some life-threatening viruses like West Nile and Zika and possibly COVID-19.
A new study revealed that a protein found in mosquitoes could help in treatments in some life-threatening viruses like West Nile and Zika and possibly COVID-19.
These states have the lowest life expectancies, according to the CDC
Southern states lent the lowest life expectancies, compared to western and northeastern states
Southern states lent the lowest life expectancies, compared to western and northeastern states
Illinois reports 1,484 new cases of COVID-19, 19 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,484 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 19 additional deaths, on Sunday.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,484 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 19 additional deaths, on Sunday.
Fauci: Trump should urge his followers to get vaccinated
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday he wishes former President Donald Trump would use his popularity among Republicans to persuade his followers to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday he wishes former President Donald Trump would use his popularity among Republicans to persuade his followers to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Fauci backs Biden pledge of normal Fourth of July, 3 million vaccines per day
Dr. Anthony Fauci supports President Biden’s projection that Americans can achieve some sense of normalcy by July 4, citing the increasing number of coronavirus vaccines administered each day.
Dr. Anthony Fauci supports President Biden’s projection that Americans can achieve some sense of normalcy by July 4, citing the increasing number of coronavirus vaccines administered each day.
Ireland is latest country to pause AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine following blood clot reports
At least five European countries have now paused AstraZeneca’s vaccine following sporadic reports of blood clots, despite a lack of evidence the shot was responsible. The European Medicines Agency is investigating.
At least five European countries have now paused AstraZeneca’s vaccine following sporadic reports of blood clots, despite a lack of evidence the shot was responsible. The European Medicines Agency is investigating.
Greece reopening to vaccinated, COVID-negative travelers in May
Greece is preparing to welcome tourists again -- as long as they have antibodies, have been vaccinated or have tested negative for the coronavirus.
Greece is preparing to welcome tourists again -- as long as they have antibodies, have been vaccinated or have tested negative for the coronavirus.
Doctors under investigation after sharing photos of organ removed during operation on Instagram
An Instagram group made up of obstetrics and gynecology residents shared photos of fibrous tissue and an organ, with a patient on the operating table in the background. "The other game we play in the OR is guess that weight," was posted with the organ photo. "It applies to much more than just babies.
An Instagram group made up of obstetrics and gynecology residents shared photos of fibrous tissue and an organ, with a patient on the operating table in the background. "The other game we play in the OR is guess that weight," was posted with the organ photo. "It applies to much more than just babies.
Utah Medical Examiner says 39-year-old mom’s death 4 days after taking COVID vaccine is ‘temporally related’
Kassidi Kurill received her second dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, Feb. 1
Kassidi Kurill received her second dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, Feb. 1
4 more Chicago ZIP codes can now schedule vaccine appointments at United Center
Eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine appointments at the United Center vaccine site has expanded to an additional four ZIP codes on Chicago's South and West Sides.
Eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine appointments at the United Center vaccine site has expanded to an additional four ZIP codes on Chicago's South and West Sides.
Anti-COVID-19 vaccine accounts thrive on social media, despite platform rules
With vaccination against COVID-19 in full swing, social platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter say they’ve stepped up their fight against misinformation that aims to undermine trust in the vaccines. But problems abound.
With vaccination against COVID-19 in full swing, social platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter say they’ve stepped up their fight against misinformation that aims to undermine trust in the vaccines. But problems abound.
West Side COVID-19 vaccine sites open appointments to all adult Austin residents
All residents of the Austin neighborhood 18 years and over can now sign up for coronavirus vaccine appointments as part of an initiative to inoculate over a thousand people weekly.
All residents of the Austin neighborhood 18 years and over can now sign up for coronavirus vaccine appointments as part of an initiative to inoculate over a thousand people weekly.
Kansas hospital trashes hundreds of coronavirus vaccine doses due to mistake
A hospital was forced to throw away nearly 600 COVID-19 vaccine doses this week due to a "process error."
A hospital was forced to throw away nearly 600 COVID-19 vaccine doses this week due to a "process error."