Abortions in Illinois increased about 7 percent in 1 year
Abortions in Illinois increased by about 7% from 2017 to 2018, mostly from residents of the state who were seeking the procedure, according to the health department.
Abortions in Illinois increased by about 7% from 2017 to 2018, mostly from residents of the state who were seeking the procedure, according to the health department.
California patient is 4th US case of new virus from China
Health officials in Los Angeles County have confirmed another U.S. case of the new virus from China.
Health officials in Los Angeles County have confirmed another U.S. case of the new virus from China.
Church pays off more than 800 families' medical bills
A financial burden was lifted for hundreds of families in the east valley when a local church paid off their outstanding medical bills.
A financial burden was lifted for hundreds of families in the east valley when a local church paid off their outstanding medical bills.
China's leader calls situation 'grave' as China scrambles to contain virus
BEIJING (AP) — China’s leader on Saturday called the accelerating spread of a new virus a grave situation, as cities from the outbreak’s epicenter in central China to Hong Kong scrambled to contain an illness that has infected more than 1,200 people and killed 41.
BEIJING (AP) — China’s leader on Saturday called the accelerating spread of a new virus a grave situation, as cities from the outbreak’s epicenter in central China to Hong Kong scrambled to contain an illness that has infected more than 1,200 people and killed 41.
China reports over 1,280 coronavirus cases, death toll at 41
China's most festive holiday began in the shadow of a worrying new virus Saturday as the death toll surpassed 40, an unprecedented lockdown kept 36 million people from traveling and authorities canceled a host of Lunar New Year events.
China's most festive holiday began in the shadow of a worrying new virus Saturday as the death toll surpassed 40, an unprecedented lockdown kept 36 million people from traveling and authorities canceled a host of Lunar New Year events.
California threatened with funds loss over abortion coverage
The Trump administration on Friday threatened California with a potential loss of federal health care funds over the state's requirement that insurance plans cover abortions.
The Trump administration on Friday threatened California with a potential loss of federal health care funds over the state's requirement that insurance plans cover abortions.
‘I wasn’t eating:’ Taylor Swift discusses her past struggles with an eating disorder
Pop star Taylor Swift gave a candid look at her past battles with body image and an eating disorder.
Pop star Taylor Swift gave a candid look at her past battles with body image and an eating disorder.
Pentagon: 34 US troops diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries after Iran missile strike on Iraqi base
At least 34 U.S. troops were diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries after an Iranian missile strike hit an Iraqi air base earlier this month, officials at the Pentagon announced Friday.
At least 34 U.S. troops were diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries after an Iranian missile strike hit an Iraqi air base earlier this month, officials at the Pentagon announced Friday.
New Illinois law caps insulin patient costs at $100 monthly
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a law Friday capping monthly insulin costs at $100 for people covered by state-regulated commercial health insurance plans.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a law Friday capping monthly insulin costs at $100 for people covered by state-regulated commercial health insurance plans.
Party drug MDMA a step closer to legalization for PTSD therapy
For decades, MDMA has been considered a party drug. But, after years of research and clinical trials, one organization is convincing government officials and patients that the drug can also be beneficial in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
For decades, MDMA has been considered a party drug. But, after years of research and clinical trials, one organization is convincing government officials and patients that the drug can also be beneficial in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
New Jersey woman cleared of coronavirus diagnosis
The New Jersey Department of Health says a woman who was brought to Hackensack University Medical Center to be evaluated for symptoms consistent with coronavirus does not have it after further tests.
The New Jersey Department of Health says a woman who was brought to Hackensack University Medical Center to be evaluated for symptoms consistent with coronavirus does not have it after further tests.
CDC investigating dozens of potential patients across 22 states as second coronavirus case confirmed in US
The CDC announced the second confirmed case of the deadly coronavirus in the U.S. and said it was investigating dozens of potential patients across the country.
The CDC announced the second confirmed case of the deadly coronavirus in the U.S. and said it was investigating dozens of potential patients across the country.
Hoffman Estates hospital treating Chicago woman who has coronavirus
Officials said a 60-year-old woman from Chicago who came in through O'Hare International Airport on Jan. 13 was diagnosed with the coronavirus.
Officials said a 60-year-old woman from Chicago who came in through O'Hare International Airport on Jan. 13 was diagnosed with the coronavirus.
Cervical cancer survivor, 41, gives birth to 'miracle twins’: 'I feel incredibly lucky’
A British woman who survived cervical cancer but was told she may never be able to have children has since welcomed a set of “miracle” twins.
A British woman who survived cervical cancer but was told she may never be able to have children has since welcomed a set of “miracle” twins.
First case of coronavirus confirmed in Chicago: CDC
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine joins us via telephone to talk about the first confirmed case of the coronavirus in Chicago.
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine joins us via telephone to talk about the first confirmed case of the coronavirus in Chicago.
Mom who died days after giving birth to 4th child becomes 'less than 1 in a million' organ donor
Kathleen Thorson suffered a hemorrhagic stroke and died just days after giving birth to her fourth child.
Kathleen Thorson suffered a hemorrhagic stroke and died just days after giving birth to her fourth child.
Chicago families worry about relatives in China amid coronavirus outbreak
The coronavirus outbreak has Chicago families with loved ones in China worried about their relatives.
The coronavirus outbreak has Chicago families with loved ones in China worried about their relatives.
Texas A&M student being tested for suspected case of coronavirus
Health officials in Brazos County said they are investigating a possible case of coronavirus involving a college student.
Health officials in Brazos County said they are investigating a possible case of coronavirus involving a college student.
4 Chicago hospitals announce tentative $1.1-billion merger plan
The $1.1 billion plan announced by South Shore Hospital, Mercy Hospital & Medical Center, Advocate Trinity Hospital and St. Bernard Hospital calls for the construction of one new hospital and a network of community health centers.
The $1.1 billion plan announced by South Shore Hospital, Mercy Hospital & Medical Center, Advocate Trinity Hospital and St. Bernard Hospital calls for the construction of one new hospital and a network of community health centers.
3 Chinese cities on lockdown in effort contain deadly coronavirus outbreak
Three cities that are home to more than 18 million people have been shut down in China in an effort to contain the deadly virus that has killed 17 people.
Three cities that are home to more than 18 million people have been shut down in China in an effort to contain the deadly virus that has killed 17 people.