Connecting COVID-19 with your oral health
A new study finds good oral health can reduce your risk of COVID-19. Dr. Mark Cannon from Northwestern University explains.
A new study finds good oral health can reduce your risk of COVID-19. Dr. Mark Cannon from Northwestern University explains.
Online platform 'Stitch' making an impact on isolated seniors
The pandemic has resulted in mental health issues and isolation for so many. But it's our seniors that are most concerning because their isolation may be worse as they try to maintain their health. The online platform called stitch is trying to change that.
The pandemic has resulted in mental health issues and isolation for so many. But it's our seniors that are most concerning because their isolation may be worse as they try to maintain their health. The online platform called stitch is trying to change that.
Foundation offering free mammograms for any woman
Every woman hears about how important breast cancer screenings are but for some, there can be obstacles to getting one. That's where A Silver Lining Foundation comes in.
Every woman hears about how important breast cancer screenings are but for some, there can be obstacles to getting one. That's where A Silver Lining Foundation comes in.
1,462 new COVID-19 cases in Illinois, 14 additional deaths
On Sunday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,462 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in Illinois, along with 14 additional deaths.
On Sunday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,462 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in Illinois, along with 14 additional deaths.
Oxford, AstraZeneca to resume coronavirus vaccine trial
Pauses in drug trials are commonplace.
Pauses in drug trials are commonplace.
UIH nurses prepare to strike Saturday, calling for fewer patients per nurse
The Union representing 1400 nurses is preparing to strike.
The Union representing 1400 nurses is preparing to strike.
New study from the CDC raises concerns for Illinois restaurants
A new study from the CDC found that people who tested positive for COVID-19 were twice as likely to have reported dining out in the 14 days before their diagnosis than those who tested negative.
A new study from the CDC found that people who tested positive for COVID-19 were twice as likely to have reported dining out in the 14 days before their diagnosis than those who tested negative.
Study finds kids can bring coronavirus home from day care and infect relatives
The study released Friday comes from researchers in Utah and at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The study released Friday comes from researchers in Utah and at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Study: COVID-19 can be more fatal than a heart attack for young adults
Severe coronavirus infections can be more fatal than a heart attack for younger adults.
Severe coronavirus infections can be more fatal than a heart attack for younger adults.
‘Don’t try and look at the rosy side of things’: Fauci says US must ‘hunker down’ for COVID-19-fraught winter
Speaking at a virtual panel for Harvard Medical School, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert warned Americans against looking “at the rosy side of things,” as the country braces for a flu season on top of an already devastating COVID-19 pandemic.
Speaking at a virtual panel for Harvard Medical School, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert warned Americans against looking “at the rosy side of things,” as the country braces for a flu season on top of an already devastating COVID-19 pandemic.
Study finds 2 months of COVID-19 had higher death toll than 5 flu seasons at Boston hospital
Researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center identified 119 deaths in two months from COVID-19, compared to 34 deaths in 40 months from the flu.
Researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center identified 119 deaths in two months from COVID-19, compared to 34 deaths in 40 months from the flu.
Brain-eating amoeba claims life of Florida boy, 13
The boy contracted the amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, while swimming at a campground in North Florida.
The boy contracted the amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, while swimming at a campground in North Florida.
CDC: People with COVID-19 twice as likely to have eaten out at a restaurant before getting sick
People who tested positive for COVID-19 were twice as likely to report eating or drinking at a bar or restaurant in the past two weeks, according to the CDC.
People who tested positive for COVID-19 were twice as likely to report eating or drinking at a bar or restaurant in the past two weeks, according to the CDC.
Mayor warns Halloween will look a lot different this year due to COVID-19
Bobbing for apples is not recommended this year, but trick-or-treating is still very much up in the air.
Bobbing for apples is not recommended this year, but trick-or-treating is still very much up in the air.
Book: Trump said of virus, ‘I wanted to always play it down’
President Donald Trump talked in private about the “deadly” coronavirus last February, even as he was declaring to America it was no worse than the flu and insisting it was under control, according to a new book by journalist Bob Woodward.
President Donald Trump talked in private about the “deadly” coronavirus last February, even as he was declaring to America it was no worse than the flu and insisting it was under control, according to a new book by journalist Bob Woodward.
Illinois colleges demanding more from students as COVID-19 cases increase on campuses
Illinois colleges are trying to crack down on parties and lock down students as COVID-19 cases increase across the state.
Illinois colleges are trying to crack down on parties and lock down students as COVID-19 cases increase across the state.
Teacher deaths amid COVID-19 pandemic raise alarms as new school year begins
Teachers in at least three states have died after bouts with the coronavirus since the dawn of the new school year.
Teachers in at least three states have died after bouts with the coronavirus since the dawn of the new school year.
DuPage woman contracts West Nile virus; first Illinois case this year
This year’s first human case of West Nile virus in Illinois has been confirmed in DuPage County, health officials announced Wednesday.
This year’s first human case of West Nile virus in Illinois has been confirmed in DuPage County, health officials announced Wednesday.
NIH: AstraZeneca's pause on COVID-19 vaccine study shows there will be 'no compromises' on safety
The National Institutes of Health director is telling Congress that AstraZeneca's suspension of its COVID-19 vaccine study shows there will be “no compromises” on safety in developing the shots. AstraZeneca has put on hold its late-stage studies in the U.S.
The National Institutes of Health director is telling Congress that AstraZeneca's suspension of its COVID-19 vaccine study shows there will be “no compromises” on safety in developing the shots. AstraZeneca has put on hold its late-stage studies in the U.S.
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine trial put on hold due to ‘unexplained illness’
The safety pause was due to a suspected serious adverse reaction in a participant in the United Kingdom, according to STAT News.
The safety pause was due to a suspected serious adverse reaction in a participant in the United Kingdom, according to STAT News.