Health

It took three days to seat a jury, a week to present the case and just three hours of deliberation for a Cook County jury to find a south suburban nursing home negligent in the death of an elderly patient.

It took three days to seat a jury, a week to present the case and just three hours of deliberation for a Cook County jury to find a south suburban nursing home negligent in the death of an elderly patient.

Cook County has officially declared maternal morbidity and mortality a public health crisis.

A new survey finds that even the smallest sounds or situations?like loud chewing or slow Wi-Fi?can spike stress levels. Here?s what?s causing our anxiety. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.

Patients at Rush University Medical Center were celebrated for not only surviving longer with cancer but for thriving.

A controversial bill in the Illinois legislature would legalize giving terminally ill patients the right to die on their own terms.

There's a possible new treatment for autism. Parents say their children have become more verbal and responsive after taking an inexpensive generic drug.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul shares about his experience battling cancer and the importance of prevention during National Men's Health Month.

Want a great way to feel some zen and chill out for a great cause? The Let's Grow Together fest is being held in Maywood at Proviso East High School on Saturday.

As it gets hotter outside, swarms of mosquitos are putting a damper on your fun in the sun.

What was once a premier harness racing training facility in the south suburbs is now getting a new lease on life ? in a completely different line of work.

Growing older can come with challenges ? including increased loneliness. But experts say pets can make a big difference. From offering emotional support to encouraging physical activity, furry companions are proving to be powerful allies for seniors. Chanley Painter has the story.

After surviving sudden cardiac arrest, Highland Park middle schooler Lana Berk made it her mission to help others by raising money for Project ADAM, a program started by Lurie Children?s Hospital to prevent cardiac events in kids and teens. She joins us alongside Dr. Stu Berger and Ted McCarten to share her story and how others can get involved.