Race for the Cure goes virtual this year to raise funds for breast cancer awareness
Aminah Abdullah from Susan G. Komen Chicago previews their first-ever virtual Race for the Cure, taking place Oct. 24th.
Aminah Abdullah from Susan G. Komen Chicago previews their first-ever virtual Race for the Cure, taking place Oct. 24th.
Man who fought COVID-19 for months now faces lingering side effects
After about 80 days in a hospital and nearly dying, a COVID-19 survivor’s journey has been filled with unknowns
After about 80 days in a hospital and nearly dying, a COVID-19 survivor’s journey has been filled with unknowns
2,905 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in Illinois, 31 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,905 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 31 additional confirmed deaths.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,905 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 31 additional confirmed deaths.
Being overweight now potential coronavirus risk factor, CDC says
According to CDC statistics, over 71% of Americans aged 20 and older are considered overweight or obese.
According to CDC statistics, over 71% of Americans aged 20 and older are considered overweight or obese.
Diabetes drug recalled over excess levels of cancer-causing agent
A diabetes drug is facing recall because the medication contains excess levels of a cancer-causing agent, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced this week.
A diabetes drug is facing recall because the medication contains excess levels of a cancer-causing agent, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced this week.
Dad dances in hospital parking lot to lift son's spirits during cancer treatment
A father in Texas is using his bad dance moves to give his son a good laugh.
A father in Texas is using his bad dance moves to give his son a good laugh.
Researchers find potential cure for migraine headache symptoms
Dr. Rami Burstein talks about Allay, a green light device, that can alleviate the headache symptoms of powerful migraines.
Dr. Rami Burstein talks about Allay, a green light device, that can alleviate the headache symptoms of powerful migraines.
Breast cancer survivor shares her battle during COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic can affect just about every aspect of life during an individual’s breast cancer journey.
The COVID-19 pandemic can affect just about every aspect of life during an individual’s breast cancer journey.
California governor's office says to put on mask between bites
A confusing message released by Governor Gavin Newsom's office encourages people to wear a mask "between bites" when dining out in public, while also saying you should "minimize the number of times you take your mask off."
A confusing message released by Governor Gavin Newsom's office encourages people to wear a mask "between bites" when dining out in public, while also saying you should "minimize the number of times you take your mask off."
Having a baby later in life may increase longevity, study suggests
Following the birth of a woman’s last child, certain measurements may be linked with her projected lifespan, according to a study recently published.
Following the birth of a woman’s last child, certain measurements may be linked with her projected lifespan, according to a study recently published.
Regeneron asks FDA for emergency use authorization for antibody drug that treated Trump
Regeneron is seeking emergency use authorization from the FDA for its drug that was used to treat President Donald Trump while he was hospitalized with COVID-19.
Regeneron is seeking emergency use authorization from the FDA for its drug that was used to treat President Donald Trump while he was hospitalized with COVID-19.
Chicago-area doctors on verge of potential Alzheimer's treatment breakthrough
Dr. Concetta Forchetti, medical director with AMITA Health, explains their latest findings regarding a potential treatment for Alzheimer's.
Dr. Concetta Forchetti, medical director with AMITA Health, explains their latest findings regarding a potential treatment for Alzheimer's.
UCSF study: COVID symptoms in pregnant women can last longer
New UCSF study finds COVID symptoms in pregnant women can last much longer than those who aren’t pregnant.
New UCSF study finds COVID symptoms in pregnant women can last much longer than those who aren’t pregnant.
Coronavirus can live on skin for 9 hours, Japanese researchers say
A recent study by researchers in Japan found that COVID-19 can survive on human skin for nine hours.
A recent study by researchers in Japan found that COVID-19 can survive on human skin for nine hours.
Meijer recalls cantaloupe over salmonella concerns
Meijer has issued a multi-state recall for whole cantaloupe and select cut cantaloupe fruit trays and bowls over concerns that the products may be contaminated with salmonella.
Meijer has issued a multi-state recall for whole cantaloupe and select cut cantaloupe fruit trays and bowls over concerns that the products may be contaminated with salmonella.
Northwestern study finds one third of COVID-19 patients exhibit neurological symptoms
Dr. Igor Koralnik from Northwestern Medicine talks about their study that found 1 in 3 patients hospitalized with COVID-19 have neurological symptoms.
Dr. Igor Koralnik from Northwestern Medicine talks about their study that found 1 in 3 patients hospitalized with COVID-19 have neurological symptoms.
Concerns arise over combination of flu season and COVID-19 outbreak
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks about the latest medical developments regarind the novel coronavirus.
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks about the latest medical developments regarind the novel coronavirus.
Copper cellphone case kills coronavirus – here's how you can buy
You can now arm your cellphone against coronavirus with a new invention by three Chicagoans.
You can now arm your cellphone against coronavirus with a new invention by three Chicagoans.
Trump's tweet angers COVID-19 survivors
Some survivors of COVID-19 and people who have lost loved ones to the pandemic are angry over President Donald Trump's advice not to fear the disease.
Some survivors of COVID-19 and people who have lost loved ones to the pandemic are angry over President Donald Trump's advice not to fear the disease.
Eddie Van Halen dies of cancer, according to son
Eddie Van Halen, rock icon, legendary guitarist and co-founder of Van Halen, has died of cancer. He was 65.
Eddie Van Halen, rock icon, legendary guitarist and co-founder of Van Halen, has died of cancer. He was 65.