‘Now is not the time to relax’: CDC director warns of possible 4th surge amid easing of COVID-19 restrictions
The director of the CDC is pleading with Americans not to get too comfortable amid easing COVID-19 restrictions and mass vaccination rollouts.
The director of the CDC is pleading with Americans not to get too comfortable amid easing COVID-19 restrictions and mass vaccination rollouts.
Mom warns other parents after toddler dies from swallowing button battery
A Texas mother is warning other parents after her 17-month-old toddler died last month after swallowing a battery, which started to erode while inside her body.
A Texas mother is warning other parents after her 17-month-old toddler died last month after swallowing a battery, which started to erode while inside her body.
US will have enough COVID-19 vaccines for all adults by end of May, Biden says
President Joe Biden is expected to highlight Merck & Co. helping to produce rival Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine in an effort to speed up production.
President Joe Biden is expected to highlight Merck & Co. helping to produce rival Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine in an effort to speed up production.
Scientists say COVID-19 could become endemic but pose less of societal threat over time
A majority of infectious-disease researchers surveyed said they expect SARS-CoV-2 to become endemic, meaning it could continue to circulate for years like the flu or common cold.
A majority of infectious-disease researchers surveyed said they expect SARS-CoV-2 to become endemic, meaning it could continue to circulate for years like the flu or common cold.
Illinois expects first doses of Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine by Wednesday
The Illinois Department of Public Health said the state expects to receive 83,000 doses of the newly approved Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine by Wednesday.
The Illinois Department of Public Health said the state expects to receive 83,000 doses of the newly approved Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine by Wednesday.
What you need to know about colon cancer
Dr. Jacqueline Harrison from Cook County Health walks us through the basic information and risk factors regarding colon cancer.
Dr. Jacqueline Harrison from Cook County Health walks us through the basic information and risk factors regarding colon cancer.
United Center to start giving COVID-19 vaccines to seniors
The United Center will begin administering COVID-19 vaccines to Illinois seniors starting Tuesday, March 9.
The United Center will begin administering COVID-19 vaccines to Illinois seniors starting Tuesday, March 9.
Myriad of ethical issues surrounding COVID-19 vaccines
University of Chicago bioethicist Laurie Zoloth walks us through some of the most relevant ethical questions regarding the distribution of the coronavirus vaccines.
University of Chicago bioethicist Laurie Zoloth walks us through some of the most relevant ethical questions regarding the distribution of the coronavirus vaccines.
Lurie Children's Hospital seeking candidates for kids vaccine trial
Dr. Bill Muller from Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago talks about their new COVID vaccine trial which is seeking candidates between the ages of 6 months to 12 years old.
Dr. Bill Muller from Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago talks about their new COVID vaccine trial which is seeking candidates between the ages of 6 months to 12 years old.
Researchers discover rare group of people with naturally-controlled HIV in Africa
Researchers from Abbott Laboratories said studying this group of people in the Democratic Republic of Congo could help pave the way for future HIV treatments — and potentially help find a cure.
Researchers from Abbott Laboratories said studying this group of people in the Democratic Republic of Congo could help pave the way for future HIV treatments — and potentially help find a cure.
US states are easing COVID-19 restrictions too early, medical experts say
With the U.S. vaccination drive picking up speed and a third formula on the way, states eager to reopen for business are easing coronavirus restrictions despite warnings from health experts that the outbreak is far from over and that moving too quickly could prolong the misery.
With the U.S. vaccination drive picking up speed and a third formula on the way, states eager to reopen for business are easing coronavirus restrictions despite warnings from health experts that the outbreak is far from over and that moving too quickly could prolong the misery.
Eating this ratio of fruit and veggies could help you live longer, study suggests
How many servings of fruits and veggies should you be getting each day to live a longer life? A new study published in Circulation, the journal of the American Heart Association, aims to provide an answer.
How many servings of fruits and veggies should you be getting each day to live a longer life? A new study published in Circulation, the journal of the American Heart Association, aims to provide an answer.
FDA issues emergency-use authorization for U of I COVID-19 test
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Monday it has authorized the emergency use of a COVID-19 saliva test developed by the University of Illinois.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Monday it has authorized the emergency use of a COVID-19 saliva test developed by the University of Illinois.
4th at-home COVID-19 test gets emergency use authorization from FDA
The FDA gave approval for the QuickVue At-Home COVID-19 Test, allowing certain consumers to rapidly test themselves for the coronavirus.
The FDA gave approval for the QuickVue At-Home COVID-19 Test, allowing certain consumers to rapidly test themselves for the coronavirus.
US begins distribution of single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
Nearly 4 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine were shipped Sunday night and could be used for injections as early as Tuesday, officials said.
Nearly 4 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine were shipped Sunday night and could be used for injections as early as Tuesday, officials said.
Lymphedema patients find hope with new medical developments
Dr. Sheri Prentiss from the Live Today Foundation talks about the debilitating disease of Lymphedema and methods of prevention for at-risk patients.
Dr. Sheri Prentiss from the Live Today Foundation talks about the debilitating disease of Lymphedema and methods of prevention for at-risk patients.
Pandemic's impact on mental health could long outlast virus
Former U.S. Rep. Patrick Kennedy and mental health advocate Paul Gionfriddo talk about the importance of addressing mental health concerns brought on by the pandemic and list some of the resources you can turn to if you're not feeling like yourself.
Former U.S. Rep. Patrick Kennedy and mental health advocate Paul Gionfriddo talk about the importance of addressing mental health concerns brought on by the pandemic and list some of the resources you can turn to if you're not feeling like yourself.
'Vaccine alarmism' proving to be extremely detrimental to distribution efforts
Dr. Kate Grabowski, assistant professor at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, talks about the disturbing trend of 'vaccine alarmism' and how it is contributing to the reluctancy of people to get the vaccine.
Dr. Kate Grabowski, assistant professor at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, talks about the disturbing trend of 'vaccine alarmism' and how it is contributing to the reluctancy of people to get the vaccine.
Plastic surgeon appears in California traffic court video while operating
Dr. Scott Green appeared for his Sacramento Superior Court trial, held virtually because of the coronavirus pandemic, from an operating room. He was dressed in surgical scrubs with a patient undergoing the procedure just out of view; the beeps of medical machinery can be heard in the background.
Dr. Scott Green appeared for his Sacramento Superior Court trial, held virtually because of the coronavirus pandemic, from an operating room. He was dressed in surgical scrubs with a patient undergoing the procedure just out of view; the beeps of medical machinery can be heard in the background.
COVID-19 vaccine doses stolen, 2 children wrongly vaccinated, Tennessee officials say
Tennessee health officials say coronavirus vaccine doses were allegedly stolen and two children were improperly vaccinated in Shelby County. The state is also investigating how 2,400 vaccine doses were wasted.
Tennessee health officials say coronavirus vaccine doses were allegedly stolen and two children were improperly vaccinated in Shelby County. The state is also investigating how 2,400 vaccine doses were wasted.