Study suggests antibody immunity to COVID-19 could wane over time
A new study of hundreds of thousands of people across England suggests that antibody immunity following COVID-19 infection could wane over time.
A new study of hundreds of thousands of people across England suggests that antibody immunity following COVID-19 infection could wane over time.
Colon cancer screenings should start at age 45, not 50, US health panel says
A panel of health experts wants U.S. adults to start getting colon cancer screenings at age 45, five years younger than it previously recommended.
A panel of health experts wants U.S. adults to start getting colon cancer screenings at age 45, five years younger than it previously recommended.
Researchers note decline in brain function in some COVID-19 survivors
For patients who reported being hospitalized and placed on a ventilator, researchers found in a preliminary study a decline in cognitive performance equivalent to 10 years of aging.
For patients who reported being hospitalized and placed on a ventilator, researchers found in a preliminary study a decline in cognitive performance equivalent to 10 years of aging.
Behind-the-scenes of the COVID-19 vaccine approval process
Dr. Gregory Huhn, infectious disease physician at Cook County Health, talks about the rollout of potential coronavirus vaccines and how it could play out in 2021.
Dr. Gregory Huhn, infectious disease physician at Cook County Health, talks about the rollout of potential coronavirus vaccines and how it could play out in 2021.
COVID-19 deaths are rising again in the US ahead of 2020 election
With Election Day just over a week away, average deaths per day across the country are up 10% over the past two weeks, from 721 to nearly 794 as of Sunday, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
With Election Day just over a week away, average deaths per day across the country are up 10% over the past two weeks, from 721 to nearly 794 as of Sunday, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
Chicago police officer shares her battle with breast cancer: 'I'm going to survive this'
Chicago police officer Sheila Rosenthall shares her journey battling breast cancer and the newfound sense of purpose she found through it all.
Chicago police officer Sheila Rosenthall shares her journey battling breast cancer and the newfound sense of purpose she found through it all.
Washington Football Team Coach Ron Rivera rings bell after final cancer treatment
It's a very different kind of victory Monday for the Washington Football Team!
It's a very different kind of victory Monday for the Washington Football Team!
Rep. Lauren Underwood on the importance of protecting the mental and physical wellness of our veterans
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-Ill.) talks about the bipartisan legislation signed into law addressing the veteran suicide crisis.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-Ill.) talks about the bipartisan legislation signed into law addressing the veteran suicide crisis.
Black women disproportionately affected by breast cancer
Dr. William Gradishar from Northwestern Memorial Hospital talks about the importance of mammograms and having regular screenings for breast cancer.
Dr. William Gradishar from Northwestern Memorial Hospital talks about the importance of mammograms and having regular screenings for breast cancer.
4,062 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, 24 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 4,062 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 24 additional deaths.
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 4,062 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 24 additional deaths.
Trump aide says 'we're not going to control the pandemic'
White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, pressed to explain why the pandemic cannot be reined in, said, “Because it is a contagious virus just like the flu.”
White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, pressed to explain why the pandemic cannot be reined in, said, “Because it is a contagious virus just like the flu.”
Spain orders nationwide curfew to stem worsening outbreak
Spain’s 19 regional leaders will have authority to set different hours for the curfew as long as they are stricter, close regional borders to travel and limit gatherings to six people who don’t live together, the prime minister said.
Spain’s 19 regional leaders will have authority to set different hours for the curfew as long as they are stricter, close regional borders to travel and limit gatherings to six people who don’t live together, the prime minister said.
11 more chief judge’s employees, 3 more juvenile detention residents test positive for COVID-19
Eleven more employees in the Office of the Chief Judge of Cook County have tested positive for the coronavirus, along with three residents of the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center.
Eleven more employees in the Office of the Chief Judge of Cook County have tested positive for the coronavirus, along with three residents of the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center.
6,161 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in Illinois, 63 additional deaths
On Saturday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 6,161 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 63 additional deaths.
On Saturday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 6,161 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 63 additional deaths.
North Carolina church ordered to close due to COVID-19 virus outbreak
A North Carolina health official has ordered a large church to close its doors temporarily because of concerns it is helping to spread the coronavirus by disregarding social distancing measures.
A North Carolina health official has ordered a large church to close its doors temporarily because of concerns it is helping to spread the coronavirus by disregarding social distancing measures.
WHO director warns of ‘critical juncture’ in COVID-19 pandemic in Northern Hemisphere
WHO Director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the Northern Hemisphere faces a critical moment in the battle against the novel coronavirus amid rising infections and a death count with no apparent end in sight.
WHO Director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the Northern Hemisphere faces a critical moment in the battle against the novel coronavirus amid rising infections and a death count with no apparent end in sight.
Some hospitals in crisis as US approaches record number of new daily COVID-19 cases
The United States is approaching a record for the number of new daily coronavirus cases in the latest ominous sign of the disease’s grip on the nation.
The United States is approaching a record for the number of new daily coronavirus cases in the latest ominous sign of the disease’s grip on the nation.
Costco begins selling at-home COVID-19 test kits
The PCR saliva kits can be used at home and don't involve "painful nasal swabs," according to the description on Costco's website.
The PCR saliva kits can be used at home and don't involve "painful nasal swabs," according to the description on Costco's website.
FDA allows AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine trial to resume in US
The late-stage trial of a leading COVID-19 vaccine candidate from AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford will resume in the U.S., according to a report from the Wall Street Journal.
The late-stage trial of a leading COVID-19 vaccine candidate from AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford will resume in the U.S., according to a report from the Wall Street Journal.
Birx warns Chicago's coronavirus closures won't suffice in this phase of pandemic, report says
The comments from Dr. Deborah Birx, coronavirus task force coordinator, came during a briefing with health officials in Chicago, shortly after the city’s mayor, Lori Lightfoot, announced new restrictions, per the Chicago Tribune.
The comments from Dr. Deborah Birx, coronavirus task force coordinator, came during a briefing with health officials in Chicago, shortly after the city’s mayor, Lori Lightfoot, announced new restrictions, per the Chicago Tribune.