FDA determines Johnson & Johnson single-shot vaccine meets emergency use requirements
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks us through the latest medical headlines regarding COVID-19.
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks us through the latest medical headlines regarding COVID-19.
Apple issues warning after cardiologist 'stunned' to find iPhone 12 can control cardiac devices
A Michigan cardiologist became suspicious of Apple’s new magnetic charging technology, so he passed an iPhone 12 over the chest of a patient with an implantable defibrillator — and was stunned to find it tripped the magnetic switch.
A Michigan cardiologist became suspicious of Apple’s new magnetic charging technology, so he passed an iPhone 12 over the chest of a patient with an implantable defibrillator — and was stunned to find it tripped the magnetic switch.
Coronavirus less likely to infect glasses wearers, study suggests
Good news, glasses wearers: Your spectacles may offer you some extra protection from COVID-19, a new study suggests.
Good news, glasses wearers: Your spectacles may offer you some extra protection from COVID-19, a new study suggests.
Teens across the country enrolling in vaccine trials
Dr. Richard Novak from the University of Illinois at Chicago talks about the push for teens to enroll in vaccine trials as researchers try to learn more about how the virus interacts with adolescents.
Dr. Richard Novak from the University of Illinois at Chicago talks about the push for teens to enroll in vaccine trials as researchers try to learn more about how the virus interacts with adolescents.
Roseland Community Hospital staff face battle over reluctance toward COVID-19 vaccine
Nikia Glenn from Roseland Community Hospital talks about their "I Got It" campaign and other ways they're encouraging workers to get the coronavirus vaccine.
Nikia Glenn from Roseland Community Hospital talks about their "I Got It" campaign and other ways they're encouraging workers to get the coronavirus vaccine.
CDC study: Teachers could be key spreaders of COVID-19 infections, not students
A new study finds that teachers may be more important drivers of COVID-19 transmission in schools than students.
A new study finds that teachers may be more important drivers of COVID-19 transmission in schools than students.
Transplanted lungs tainted by coronavirus killed woman, infected surgeon, researchers say
Researchers from the University of Michigan Medical School recently published a report about a woman who died of complications related to COVID-19 three days after receiving a coronavirus-tainted double-lung transplant.
Researchers from the University of Michigan Medical School recently published a report about a woman who died of complications related to COVID-19 three days after receiving a coronavirus-tainted double-lung transplant.
29-year-old bone cancer survivor chosen to join billionaire on SpaceX flight
Hayley Arceneaux will become the youngest American in space when SpaceX’s first private flight launches this fall - and the first with a prosthesis.
Hayley Arceneaux will become the youngest American in space when SpaceX’s first private flight launches this fall - and the first with a prosthesis.
Study finds about a third of people with ‘mild’ COVID-19 still have symptoms months later
This study followed patients who had a mild case of COVID-19 for up to nine months after recovery - and found about a third of them had persisting symptoms.
This study followed patients who had a mild case of COVID-19 for up to nine months after recovery - and found about a third of them had persisting symptoms.
Dr. Fauci: It's 'possible' Americans may still be wearing face masks in 2022
Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr. Anthony Fauci told CNN's "State of the Union" on Sunday that it is "possible" Americans may still need to wear face masks in 2022, even as the country could approach a certain "degree of normality."
Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr. Anthony Fauci told CNN's "State of the Union" on Sunday that it is "possible" Americans may still need to wear face masks in 2022, even as the country could approach a certain "degree of normality."
1,585 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Illinois
Illinois health officials Sunday reported 1,585 new cases of COVID-19, along with 35 additional deaths.
Illinois health officials Sunday reported 1,585 new cases of COVID-19, along with 35 additional deaths.
Illinois’ top doc says wide vaccine availability months away
Illinois’ top doctor vowed wide availability of the COVID-19 vaccine to the state’s residents, but said it’ll take months for supply to meet demand.
Illinois’ top doctor vowed wide availability of the COVID-19 vaccine to the state’s residents, but said it’ll take months for supply to meet demand.
Illinois reports 1,922 new cases of COVID-19, 42 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,922 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 42 additional deaths, on Saturday.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,922 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 42 additional deaths, on Saturday.
What's safe to do after a COVID-19 vaccination? Keep your masks handy
Don’t expect to shed your mask and get back to normal activities right away.
Don’t expect to shed your mask and get back to normal activities right away.
Johns Hopkins doctor predicts Americans could have COVID-19 herd immunity by April
A Johns Hopkins doctor and health policy expert is making headlines after predicting we’ll have herd immunity from COVID as soon as April.
A Johns Hopkins doctor and health policy expert is making headlines after predicting we’ll have herd immunity from COVID as soon as April.
Japan’s government says it has identified new, more contagious coronavirus variant
Japan’s government says it has confirmed a new, more contagious COVID-19 strain days after the country began administering the Pfizer vaccine, the first approved for use in the country.
Japan’s government says it has confirmed a new, more contagious COVID-19 strain days after the country began administering the Pfizer vaccine, the first approved for use in the country.
Biden tours Pfizer vaccine plant as winter weather delays 6M COVID-19 vaccine doses
The extreme winter weather has led to a three-day delay in shipping COVID-19 vaccines, or about 6 million doses.
The extreme winter weather has led to a three-day delay in shipping COVID-19 vaccines, or about 6 million doses.
Medical imaging shows the true scope of long-term effects caused by COVID-19
Radiological images from researchers at Northwestern University detailed the various types of long-term effects of COVID-19 including rheumatoid arthritis flares, autoimmune myositis or "COVID toes," and more.
Radiological images from researchers at Northwestern University detailed the various types of long-term effects of COVID-19 including rheumatoid arthritis flares, autoimmune myositis or "COVID toes," and more.
Doctors say flu activity remains ‘surprisingly low’ amid COVID-19 pandemic
Health officials worried that the United States would be simultaneously fighting the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and flu season, but that has not been the case, according to experts.
Health officials worried that the United States would be simultaneously fighting the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and flu season, but that has not been the case, according to experts.
MIS-C: Cases of rare inflammatory syndrome linked to COVID-19 on the rise among children in US
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it has been monitoring a rare inflammatory syndrome found in children linked to COVID-19, which has surpassed 2,000 cases since it was first identified in February last year.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it has been monitoring a rare inflammatory syndrome found in children linked to COVID-19, which has surpassed 2,000 cases since it was first identified in February last year.