World IVF Day: What does the future of in vitro fertilization look like?
Tuesday is World IVF Day, marking the birth of the first baby ever born using in vitro fertilization in 1978. Over the last four decades, more than nine million babies have been born worldwide thanks to assisted reproductive technology. Dr. Asima Ahmad, chief medical officer and co-founder of Carrot Fertility, joined Good Day Chicago with more on the future of IVF.
Tuesday is World IVF Day, marking the birth of the first baby ever born using in vitro fertilization in 1978. Over the last four decades, more than nine million babies have been born worldwide thanks to assisted reproductive technology. Dr. Asima Ahmad, chief medical officer and co-founder of Carrot Fertility, joined Good Day Chicago with more on the future of IVF.
Fitness Friday: Running Tour showcases Chicago 1919 Race Riot history
Read & Run Chicago is partnering with the Chicago Race Riot of 1919 Commemoration Project for a one-of-a-kind running tour commemorating the historical event on the same day and in the same place the multi-day riots began over 100 years ago.
Read & Run Chicago is partnering with the Chicago Race Riot of 1919 Commemoration Project for a one-of-a-kind running tour commemorating the historical event on the same day and in the same place the multi-day riots began over 100 years ago.
'Muscle mastery' provides new way to shed weight
Dr. Gabrielle Lyon shares a different method to lose weight that does not require extreme dieting, a pill, or an injection.
Dr. Gabrielle Lyon shares a different method to lose weight that does not require extreme dieting, a pill, or an injection.
Spike in parasitic infections making people sick in Illinois
A spike in parasitic infections is making people sick in Illinois.
A spike in parasitic infections is making people sick in Illinois.
New drug for infant respiratory virus
This will come as a relief to parents of little ones. There is a new therapy for infants and toddlers targeting RSV.
This will come as a relief to parents of little ones. There is a new therapy for infants and toddlers targeting RSV.
Northwestern scholars program helps kids become doctors
Northwestern Medicine is hosting high school students for a four-week program with the goal of creating diversity in the medical field.
Northwestern Medicine is hosting high school students for a four-week program with the goal of creating diversity in the medical field.
First over-the-counter birth control approved
The FDA has approved its first over-the-counter birth control, which means it will be available without a prescription.
The FDA has approved its first over-the-counter birth control, which means it will be available without a prescription.
Loretto Hospital holds blood drive, encourages Black American blood donations
Donating blood is a simple act that can help save lives, but so many are still concerned about the process or even scared. Later this month, Loretto Hospital is hosting a blood drive, highlighting the need for type O blood. Tesa Anewishki, president and CEO of Loretto Hospital, joined Good Day Chicago on Sunday to talk more about it.
Donating blood is a simple act that can help save lives, but so many are still concerned about the process or even scared. Later this month, Loretto Hospital is hosting a blood drive, highlighting the need for type O blood. Tesa Anewishki, president and CEO of Loretto Hospital, joined Good Day Chicago on Sunday to talk more about it.
New Northwestern study reveals alarming impact of long Covid on patients
Northwestern Medicine is sharing some new findings about the impact of long Covid on patients.
Northwestern Medicine is sharing some new findings about the impact of long Covid on patients.
Drug cocktail causing spike in overdose fatalities
There's a growing concern among health officials over a mix of deadly drugs causing a spike in overdose deaths in Florida.
There's a growing concern among health officials over a mix of deadly drugs causing a spike in overdose deaths in Florida.
FDA approves first over-the-counter birth control pill
For the first time ever, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved an over the counter birth control pill. A once-a-day pill called Opill should become available in the next year. Birth control is not "one size fits all." This method is a progestogen only pill. Potential users should contact their doctor with questions.
For the first time ever, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved an over the counter birth control pill. A once-a-day pill called Opill should become available in the next year. Birth control is not "one size fits all." This method is a progestogen only pill. Potential users should contact their doctor with questions.
Chicago’s Loretto Hospital faces strain as funding gaps grow
Loretto Hospital on the city’s West Side is facing difficult decisions as federal funding cuts and the ongoing government shutdown threaten its ability to operate.
Loretto Hospital on the city’s West Side is facing difficult decisions as federal funding cuts and the ongoing government shutdown threaten its ability to operate.
Chicago?s Loretto Hospital faces strain as funding gaps grow
Loretto Hospital on the city?s West Side is facing difficult decisions as federal funding cuts and the ongoing government shutdown threaten its ability to operate.
Loretto Hospital on the city?s West Side is facing difficult decisions as federal funding cuts and the ongoing government shutdown threaten its ability to operate.
Protein powders, shakes contain high lead levels, analysis found
A new Consumer Reports investigation found protein powders and shakes have a concerning level of lead. Here are the products that were tested and what CR found.
A new Consumer Reports investigation found protein powders and shakes have a concerning level of lead. Here are the products that were tested and what CR found.
Chicago takes step towards reopening mental health clinics
Chicago has taken another step towards reopening city mental health clinics.
Chicago has taken another step towards reopening city mental health clinics.
Registered nurses rally outside Chicago hospital for better staffing, contract
An information picket was held on Tuesday at Jackson Park Hospital, where registered nurses voiced their demands for improved staffing levels and a fair contract.
An information picket was held on Tuesday at Jackson Park Hospital, where registered nurses voiced their demands for improved staffing levels and a fair contract.
45 years of IVF: The evolution of in vitro fertilization
Forty-five years ago, the first baby was born using IVF, or in vitro fertilization. But the procedure can be cost prohibitive for some families.
Forty-five years ago, the first baby was born using IVF, or in vitro fertilization. But the procedure can be cost prohibitive for some families.
Visiting an outdoor school to see educational, emotional benefits
Living in the city, many children aren't exposed to the lessons of the great outdoors, like hunting and fishing.
Living in the city, many children aren't exposed to the lessons of the great outdoors, like hunting and fishing.
Canadian wildfires sending more smoke to Chicago
It's about to get hazy in Chicago as the wildfires in Canada send more smoke our way, sparking renewed health concerns.
It's about to get hazy in Chicago as the wildfires in Canada send more smoke our way, sparking renewed health concerns.
Paralyzed man walks again after experimental drug trial triggers remarkable recovery
After spinal cord injury, a Pennsylvania man's mobility continues to improve with an experimental peptide drug.
After spinal cord injury, a Pennsylvania man's mobility continues to improve with an experimental peptide drug.