American Academy of Sleep and Medicine calls for elimination of daylight saving time, citing health risks
The American Academy of Sleep and Medicine, as well as several experts who have endorsed them, are calling for the elimination of daylight saving time, citing health risks associated with the time changes.
The American Academy of Sleep and Medicine, as well as several experts who have endorsed them, are calling for the elimination of daylight saving time, citing health risks associated with the time changes.
Honeybee venom destroyed breast cancer cells, study finds
Venom from honeybees rapidly destroyed triple-negative breast cancer, a type of cancer that has limited treatment options, and HER2-enriched breast cancer cells, according to a study published in the journal npj Precision Oncology.
Venom from honeybees rapidly destroyed triple-negative breast cancer, a type of cancer that has limited treatment options, and HER2-enriched breast cancer cells, according to a study published in the journal npj Precision Oncology.
Cases of depression tripled in the early months of the pandemic
Dr. Todd DuBose from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology talks about why cases of depression have spiked since the COVID-19 pandemic took root.
Dr. Todd DuBose from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology talks about why cases of depression have spiked since the COVID-19 pandemic took root.
Teen struck by lightning in Florida now improving with treatment in Chicago
A teenager who survived being hit by lightning in Florida is making strides with treatment in Chicago.
A teenager who survived being hit by lightning in Florida is making strides with treatment in Chicago.
Universities find sewage water holds real promise as early detection system for COVID-19
Colleges across the nation — from New Mexico to Tennessee, Michigan to New York — are turning tests of waste into a public health tool.
Colleges across the nation — from New Mexico to Tennessee, Michigan to New York — are turning tests of waste into a public health tool.
1,403 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, 5 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,403 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, along with five additional deaths from the virus on Sunday.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,403 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, along with five additional deaths from the virus on Sunday.
Facebook blocks planned end-of-life broadcasts of chronically ill man
Alain Cocq had planned to show what he expects will be a painful end to his life after he announced on Friday that he was stopping all food and drink.
Alain Cocq had planned to show what he expects will be a painful end to his life after he announced on Friday that he was stopping all food and drink.
2,806 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in Illinois, 23 additional deaths
Health officials reported 2,806 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in Illinois on Saturday, along with 23 additional deaths.
Health officials reported 2,806 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in Illinois on Saturday, along with 23 additional deaths.
‘Deadly December’ ahead with nearly 30,000 COVID-19 deaths each day in Northern Hemisphere, IHME predicts
According to IHME, part of the University of Washington’s School of Medicine, nearly 770,000 lives worldwide could be saved between now and Jan. 1 through coronavirus preventive measures suggested by the CDC, including mask-wearing and social distancing.
According to IHME, part of the University of Washington’s School of Medicine, nearly 770,000 lives worldwide could be saved between now and Jan. 1 through coronavirus preventive measures suggested by the CDC, including mask-wearing and social distancing.
‘She saved my life’: Police officer receives life-saving transplant from woman he put in jail 8 years ago
Jocelynn James, a recovered drug addict and former member of “Franklin’s Most Wanted,” saved the life of the police officer who put her in jail nearly a decade ago.
Jocelynn James, a recovered drug addict and former member of “Franklin’s Most Wanted,” saved the life of the police officer who put her in jail nearly a decade ago.
'Benadryl challenge' is a dangerous and deadly fad on social media: medical experts
The deadly challenge coaxes participants to take several doses of the over-the-counter antihistamine drug diphenhydramine (Benadryl) to the point that the person trips out or hallucinates.
The deadly challenge coaxes participants to take several doses of the over-the-counter antihistamine drug diphenhydramine (Benadryl) to the point that the person trips out or hallucinates.
American Lung Association doubles efforts to crack down on youth vaping
Kristina Hamilton from the American Lung Association talks about their campaign to end youth vaping.
Kristina Hamilton from the American Lung Association talks about their campaign to end youth vaping.
Park ridge woman performs one-woman-show for seniors isolated during the pandemic
A Park Ridge woman is literally going to new heights to reach seniors who are isolated during the pandemic.
A Park Ridge woman is literally going to new heights to reach seniors who are isolated during the pandemic.
New test for COVID-19 costs just $20, gets results in 10 minutes
A Milwaukee company has built a unique way for you to get a COVID-19 test.
A Milwaukee company has built a unique way for you to get a COVID-19 test.
5-year-old cancer survivor pays tribute to Chadwick Boseman with sweet salute
The young boy was seen doing the “Wakanda forever” salute from the Black Panther movie as a tribute to the late actor Chadwick Boseman.
The young boy was seen doing the “Wakanda forever” salute from the Black Panther movie as a tribute to the late actor Chadwick Boseman.
Fauci warns coronavirus cases are 'unacceptably high' as Labor Day weekend approaches
Dr. Anthony Fauci has warned that coronavirus cases remain “unacceptably high” as the nation heads into the Labor Day weekend.
Dr. Anthony Fauci has warned that coronavirus cases remain “unacceptably high” as the nation heads into the Labor Day weekend.
‘The Rock’ urges people to ‘stay disciplined’ after he and his family test positive for COVID-19
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson announced on his Instagram Wednesday that he and his entire family tested positive for COVID-19, despite strictly following health guidelines amid the pandemic.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson announced on his Instagram Wednesday that he and his entire family tested positive for COVID-19, despite strictly following health guidelines amid the pandemic.
Minnesota reports first COVID-19 death among Sturgis attendees
The Minnesota Department of Health confirmed one of the state's most recent COVID-19 deaths was a patient who had attended the Sturgis Rally in South Dakota.
The Minnesota Department of Health confirmed one of the state's most recent COVID-19 deaths was a patient who had attended the Sturgis Rally in South Dakota.
CDC tells states to prepare for COVID-19 vaccine distribution as soon as October or November
The CDC plan laid out specifications for a potential vaccine, including requirements for distribution, storage and administration.
The CDC plan laid out specifications for a potential vaccine, including requirements for distribution, storage and administration.
FEMA says it will no longer pay for face masks, other PPE for schools under new policy
The Federal Emergency Management Agency said it is changing its policy on the personal protective equipment, or PPE, that it will pay for.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency said it is changing its policy on the personal protective equipment, or PPE, that it will pay for.