Baby boy gets confetti party from medical staff after final round of chemotherapy
A 10-month-old North Carolina boy gets a confetti party after completing his final round of chemotherapy.
A 10-month-old North Carolina boy gets a confetti party after completing his final round of chemotherapy.
8-year-old takes first steps after 12-hour brain tumor removal surgery
Justin Sullivan, 8, takes his first stroll through the pediatric intensive care unit following a 12-hour brain tumor removal operation.
Justin Sullivan, 8, takes his first stroll through the pediatric intensive care unit following a 12-hour brain tumor removal operation.
8-year-old boy takes first steps after brain tumor surgery
The boy’s mother wrote to Storyful that her son, Justin Sullivan, was admitted to the ER on April 15 after having difficulties standing.
The boy’s mother wrote to Storyful that her son, Justin Sullivan, was admitted to the ER on April 15 after having difficulties standing.
FDA allows emergency use of remdesivir drug for coronavirus
The study of 1,063 patients is the largest and most strict test of the drug and included a comparison group that received just usual care so remdesivir’s effects could be rigorously evaluated, according to AP.
The study of 1,063 patients is the largest and most strict test of the drug and included a comparison group that received just usual care so remdesivir’s effects could be rigorously evaluated, according to AP.
Michigan girl, 5, honored with parade after beating cancer
Neighbors, friends and relatives of a 5-year-old Michigan girl who just completed her final five-day inpatient chemotherapy session welcomed her home Tuesday with a parade past her driveway, according to a local report.
Neighbors, friends and relatives of a 5-year-old Michigan girl who just completed her final five-day inpatient chemotherapy session welcomed her home Tuesday with a parade past her driveway, according to a local report.
Young man's organ donation saves 5 lives amid coronavirus pandemic
Organ donations are in critical need during the COVID-19 crisis.
Organ donations are in critical need during the COVID-19 crisis.
Remdesivir could be promising drug to treat coronavirus: report
Scientists on Wednesday announced the first effective treatment against the coronavirus — an experimental drug that can speed the recovery of COVID-19 patients — in a major medical advance that came as the economic gloom caused by the scourge deepened in the U.S. and Europe.
Scientists on Wednesday announced the first effective treatment against the coronavirus — an experimental drug that can speed the recovery of COVID-19 patients — in a major medical advance that came as the economic gloom caused by the scourge deepened in the U.S. and Europe.
Illinois using decontamination system that can clean thousands of N95 masks in 24 hours
The state of Illinois is turning to a new decontamination system that can clean thousands of N95 masks in just 24 hours. The move will help protect healthcare workers while cutting down on PPE waste.
The state of Illinois is turning to a new decontamination system that can clean thousands of N95 masks in just 24 hours. The move will help protect healthcare workers while cutting down on PPE waste.
‘How did this happen?’: Doctor shares 4-year-old son’s harrowing battle with COVID-19
A doctor in Colorado blogs about her 4-year-old son's experience after testing positive for COVID-19.
A doctor in Colorado blogs about her 4-year-old son's experience after testing positive for COVID-19.
‘Reckless and untested musings’: Health experts criticize 2 doctors urging ease on social distancing
Two California doctors who made headlines for downplaying the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic, calling for an end to social distancing orders, have been called out by medical experts for spreading misinformation.
Two California doctors who made headlines for downplaying the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic, calling for an end to social distancing orders, have been called out by medical experts for spreading misinformation.
Study examines connection between loss of senses and COVID-19
Leslie Kay, neuroscientist at the University of Chicago, joins the show to talk about being part of a survey team studying the connection between loss of taste and smell and the coronavirus.
Leslie Kay, neuroscientist at the University of Chicago, joins the show to talk about being part of a survey team studying the connection between loss of taste and smell and the coronavirus.
Drug-nutrient interactions in the spotlight amid coronavirus pandemic
Brandi Cole from Persona Nutrition joins the show to talk about the dangers of drug-nutrient interactions with previous medications.
Brandi Cole from Persona Nutrition joins the show to talk about the dangers of drug-nutrient interactions with previous medications.
Chicago hospital successfully treats struggling COVID-19 patient with plasma from virus survivor
There is a medical breakthrough in the fight against the coronavirus at an Uptown hospital.
There is a medical breakthrough in the fight against the coronavirus at an Uptown hospital.
How to curb your compulsive cravings during quarantine
Dr. Ian Smith talks about lessons from his new book "Ming Over Weight" and how they apply to time spent in quarantine.
Dr. Ian Smith talks about lessons from his new book "Ming Over Weight" and how they apply to time spent in quarantine.
Illinois nursing home workers threaten strike in midst of coronavirus pandemic
Workers at 40 Chicago-area nursing homes announced Monday they have set a May 8 strike date over wages as many of the facilities are treating patients suffering from the coronavirus.
Workers at 40 Chicago-area nursing homes announced Monday they have set a May 8 strike date over wages as many of the facilities are treating patients suffering from the coronavirus.
Why are obese people more susceptible to COVID-19?
Dr. Elizabeth Lowden, bariatric endocrinologist, joins us to talk about the link between obesity and the novel coronavirus and how people who are at-risk can battle the infection.
Dr. Elizabeth Lowden, bariatric endocrinologist, joins us to talk about the link between obesity and the novel coronavirus and how people who are at-risk can battle the infection.
CDC adds 6 new coronavirus symptoms to list
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has added six new symptoms to those reported to be associated with coronavirus.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has added six new symptoms to those reported to be associated with coronavirus.
CDC adds 6 symptoms to COVID-19 list
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine describes the new symptoms of COVID-19 that were recently updated by the CDC.
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine describes the new symptoms of COVID-19 that were recently updated by the CDC.
Distinguishing between asthma, allergies and COVID-19
Dr. John Latall, allergist at Premier Allergy, joins Good Day Chicago to help define the differences between symptoms of asthma, allergies and the novel coronavirus.
Dr. John Latall, allergist at Premier Allergy, joins Good Day Chicago to help define the differences between symptoms of asthma, allergies and the novel coronavirus.
Movement, dance crucial for overcoming anxiety brought on by COVID-19
Dance and movement psychotherapist Erica Hornthal talks about the importance of physical activity during quarantine for maintaining your mental health.
Dance and movement psychotherapist Erica Hornthal talks about the importance of physical activity during quarantine for maintaining your mental health.