Virus cases in China jumps to 5,974, surpassing SARS as evacuations begin
Countries began evacuating their citizens Wednesday from the Chinese city hardest-hit by a new virus that has now infected more people in China than were sickened in the country by SARS.
Countries began evacuating their citizens Wednesday from the Chinese city hardest-hit by a new virus that has now infected more people in China than were sickened in the country by SARS.
Traditional surgical masks do not protect from the coronavirus
At O’Hare International Airport, many people are wearing the traditional surgical mask hoping to fend off the coronavirus. Here’s the problem: that mask can't combat it.
At O’Hare International Airport, many people are wearing the traditional surgical mask hoping to fend off the coronavirus. Here’s the problem: that mask can't combat it.
Germany, Japan, Taiwan confirm first coronavirus cases in patients who haven't traveled to China
Germany, Taiwan and Japan have all reported the first cases of a new strain of coronavirus in people who have not recently visited China, where the deadly outbreak originated.
Germany, Taiwan and Japan have all reported the first cases of a new strain of coronavirus in people who have not recently visited China, where the deadly outbreak originated.
Tips for taking care of your skin during harsh winter weather
Dr. Lauren Fine from Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology breaks down helpful tips and products to assist in keeping your skin moisturized in the tough winter months.
Dr. Lauren Fine from Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology breaks down helpful tips and products to assist in keeping your skin moisturized in the tough winter months.
Legionnaires’ disease found in 2 residents of senior home in Plainfield
Officials with the Will County Health Department say they haven’t found an outside source for the two cases of the disease found at Lakewood Nursing Home & Rehab.
Officials with the Will County Health Department say they haven’t found an outside source for the two cases of the disease found at Lakewood Nursing Home & Rehab.
Georgia boy grows hair out for people in need
A Georgia boy grew his hair out for more than three years so he could donate his locks to make wigs for cancer patients.
A Georgia boy grew his hair out for more than three years so he could donate his locks to make wigs for cancer patients.
Dr. Robert Kushner talks about his new book 'Six Factors to Fit'
Dr. Robert Kushner from Northwestern Medicine joins the set to talk about some of the key findings in his book "Six Factors to Fit: Weight Loss That Works for You"
Dr. Robert Kushner from Northwestern Medicine joins the set to talk about some of the key findings in his book "Six Factors to Fit: Weight Loss That Works for You"
Taco Bell makes 8-year-old with brain cancer honorary employee
There’s no minimum age requirement for having a dream.
There’s no minimum age requirement for having a dream.
Coronavirus outbreak in China shuts Hong Kong Disneyland
It’s better to be safe than sorry.
It’s better to be safe than sorry.
Virus death toll in China rises as U.S. prepares evacuation
A new viral illness being watched with a wary eye around the globe accelerated its spread in China on Sunday with 80 deaths so far, while the U.S. Consulate in the city at the epicenter announced it will evacuate its personnel and some private citizens aboard a charter flight.
A new viral illness being watched with a wary eye around the globe accelerated its spread in China on Sunday with 80 deaths so far, while the U.S. Consulate in the city at the epicenter announced it will evacuate its personnel and some private citizens aboard a charter flight.
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).