Lurie Children's Hospital performs 3 heart transplants in 4 days
It was a Christmas miracle for three local families.
It was a Christmas miracle for three local families.
6 former teachers sue Sterigenics, claim chemical emissions caused their cancer
There are new troubling claims from six local teachers. They have filed a lawsuit saying Sterigenics left them with cancer after retirement.
There are new troubling claims from six local teachers. They have filed a lawsuit saying Sterigenics left them with cancer after retirement.
Age limit now 21 across US for cigarettes, tobacco products
Anyone under 21 can no longer legally buy cigarettes, cigars or any other tobacco products in the U.S.
Anyone under 21 can no longer legally buy cigarettes, cigars or any other tobacco products in the U.S.
Fasting diets may add years to your life as well as help you lose weight, new study suggests
Fasting may be more than just fad.
Fasting may be more than just fad.
Extreme preemie born at 21 weeks young at Emory Decatur Hospital
A Jonesboro mother and father are hoping for the best after the birth of what they describe as a Christmastime miracle, a baby boy born extremely prematurely. Jemarius Jachin Harbor is at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Emory Decatur Hospital against some very long odds. He emerged into the world at only 21 weeks young, weighing only 13 ounces, smaller than the size of a hand on Friday December 20.
A Jonesboro mother and father are hoping for the best after the birth of what they describe as a Christmastime miracle, a baby boy born extremely prematurely. Jemarius Jachin Harbor is at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Emory Decatur Hospital against some very long odds. He emerged into the world at only 21 weeks young, weighing only 13 ounces, smaller than the size of a hand on Friday December 20.
Growing up with a pet dog may lower risk of schizophrenia later in life, study suggests
Growing up with a pet dog may have protective benefits against developing schizophrenia later in life, yet another reason to call Fido "man's best friend."
Growing up with a pet dog may have protective benefits against developing schizophrenia later in life, yet another reason to call Fido "man's best friend."
Wisconsin waitress gets $1,300 tip after valiant cancer fight alongside her sister
A group of 13 women gave a Wisconsin waitress a $1,300 trip after she battled cancer alongside her sister.
A group of 13 women gave a Wisconsin waitress a $1,300 trip after she battled cancer alongside her sister.
Christmas weight gain could be prevented by drinking coffee, study reveals
Coffee addicts just got another reason to love their morning cup of Joe.
Coffee addicts just got another reason to love their morning cup of Joe.
Judge: Illinois prisons must reform treatment of transgender inmates
The order stems from a 2018 lawsuit filed on behalf of five transgender women who said they weren't provided with appropriate treatment while in custody.
The order stems from a 2018 lawsuit filed on behalf of five transgender women who said they weren't provided with appropriate treatment while in custody.
Doctors, nurses bring holiday cheer to kid patients at Chicago hospital
If laughter is the best medicine, the kids at Stroger Hospital got a double dose on Tuesday.
If laughter is the best medicine, the kids at Stroger Hospital got a double dose on Tuesday.
Christmas music can negatively impact your mental health, psychologist suggests
One psychologist suggests that Christmas music can have a negative impact on your mental health.
One psychologist suggests that Christmas music can have a negative impact on your mental health.
Girl, 6, celebrates cancer-free Christmas after 2-year leukemia battle
After 28 months of grueling treatment, Mia was able to ring the “end of treatment bell” at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge last Tuesday.
After 28 months of grueling treatment, Mia was able to ring the “end of treatment bell” at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge last Tuesday.
At least 5 US airports have exposed travelers to measles, health officials warn
Cities with airports included Chicago, Richmond, Va.; Austin, Texas; Los Angeles and Denver, according to reports.
Cities with airports included Chicago, Richmond, Va.; Austin, Texas; Los Angeles and Denver, according to reports.
Going to museums, art galleries, concerts may help you live longer, study suggests
Going to museums, art galleries, concerts and the theater may have protective benefits for your health and ultimately help you live longer, according to new research published in the journal BMJ Wednesday.
Going to museums, art galleries, concerts and the theater may have protective benefits for your health and ultimately help you live longer, according to new research published in the journal BMJ Wednesday.
Health officials: New HIV diagnoses on decline in Chicago
New HIV diagnoses in Chicago continue to go down and have declined for four consecutive years, according to figures released by Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago’s health department.
New HIV diagnoses in Chicago continue to go down and have declined for four consecutive years, according to figures released by Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago’s health department.
Georgia NICU babies get dressed up in adorable holiday photoshoot
To give the hospital's tiniest patients and their families some holiday cheer, the nurses of the Atlanta NICU decided to help them celebrate.
To give the hospital's tiniest patients and their families some holiday cheer, the nurses of the Atlanta NICU decided to help them celebrate.
Colorado teen, 18, severely brain-damaged after breast implant surgery gone wrong, family says
A Colorado teenager suffered cardiac arrest during a breast implant procedure in August and is now severely brain-damaged, according to her family, who filed a lawsuit against her plastic surgeon and nurse last week.
A Colorado teenager suffered cardiac arrest during a breast implant procedure in August and is now severely brain-damaged, according to her family, who filed a lawsuit against her plastic surgeon and nurse last week.
Visitor to Chicago may have spread measles to others at O'Hare, in Greektown and Near North Side
Some Chicago residents may have been exposed to the measles thanks to a visitor who was infected.
Some Chicago residents may have been exposed to the measles thanks to a visitor who was infected.
Eagle Rock church to eliminate $5.3 million in medical debt for SoCal families
An Eagle Rock church is giving an impressive gift to thousands of low-income SoCal families this Christmas.
An Eagle Rock church is giving an impressive gift to thousands of low-income SoCal families this Christmas.
Baylor NICU babies dressed up as adorable Star Wars characters
Nurses in the neonatal intensive care unit at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple celebrated the release of the latest Star Wars movie by dressing up their own tiny warriors.
Nurses in the neonatal intensive care unit at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple celebrated the release of the latest Star Wars movie by dressing up their own tiny warriors.