2 new Legionnaires' cases reported, this time at U. of Chicago Medical Center
For the second time in a week, state health officials are investigating cases of Legionnaires’ disease in patients who may have been exposed at a Chicago hospital.
For the second time in a week, state health officials are investigating cases of Legionnaires’ disease in patients who may have been exposed at a Chicago hospital.
Video shot by family shows hospital staff dropping baby girl on her head
A family is using their experience at a local hospital to bring awareness to new mothers after video shows her baby was dropped on her head after birth.
A family is using their experience at a local hospital to bring awareness to new mothers after video shows her baby was dropped on her head after birth.
Doctor operated on wrong eye, tried to fix mistake with no anesthesia: lawsuit
A woman is suing a southwest suburban doctor for allegedly performing surgery on the wrong eye, then trying to fix his mistake without anesthesia in 2017.
A woman is suing a southwest suburban doctor for allegedly performing surgery on the wrong eye, then trying to fix his mistake without anesthesia in 2017.
Eye doctor shares graphic photos as warning against sleeping in contact lenses
An eye doctor shared graphic images of a patient's heavily damaged eye to spread awareness about the danger of sleeping in contact lenses.
An eye doctor shared graphic images of a patient's heavily damaged eye to spread awareness about the danger of sleeping in contact lenses.
SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Advancements in spine surgery
SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Dr. Mark Nolden, spine surgeon at NorthShore Orthopaedic and Spine Institute, talks about overcoming back pain in this week's Conversations in Health.
SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Dr. Mark Nolden, spine surgeon at NorthShore Orthopaedic and Spine Institute, talks about overcoming back pain in this week's Conversations in Health.
SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Advancements in spine surgery
SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Dr. Mark Nolden, spine surgeon at NorthShore Orthopaedic and Spine Institute, talks about overcoming back pain in this week's Conversations in Health.
SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Dr. Mark Nolden, spine surgeon at NorthShore Orthopaedic and Spine Institute, talks about overcoming back pain in this week's Conversations in Health.
Mom who fought cancer while pregnant has leukemia again; needs bone marrow transplant
A Southern California mother who fought cancer while pregnant with twins has been diagnosed with leukemia yet again and needs another bone marrow transplant.
A Southern California mother who fought cancer while pregnant with twins has been diagnosed with leukemia yet again and needs another bone marrow transplant.
Howie Mandel educating Americans on high cholesterol
Howie Mandel?s career encompasses the entire entertainment gamut, from television to film to the comedy stage. But aside from show business, Howie is working to educate Americans on a health issue that is close to him - high cholesterol.
Howie Mandel?s career encompasses the entire entertainment gamut, from television to film to the comedy stage. But aside from show business, Howie is working to educate Americans on a health issue that is close to him - high cholesterol.
Oversight board Ok's shutdown of Illinois hospital
The regulatory agency governing Illinois' hospitals has given the owners of a suburban Chicago hospital permission to shut it down.
The regulatory agency governing Illinois' hospitals has given the owners of a suburban Chicago hospital permission to shut it down.
Teen with muscular dystrophy graduates high school from hospital bed days before death
He will be missed by many.
He will be missed by many.
Study: Drinking California tap water over lifetime could increase cancer risk
A new study released Tuesday by an environmental advocacy group claims that drinking California tap water over the course of a lifetime could potentially increase your risk of cancer.
A new study released Tuesday by an environmental advocacy group claims that drinking California tap water over the course of a lifetime could potentially increase your risk of cancer.
Ohio man contracts flesh-eating bacteria in water off Pinellas County
The second case of flesh-eating bacteria has been reported out of the Bay Area, this time in a man who visited from Ohio last month. Doctors were able to save the man's foot following his spring break trip to Pinellas County.
The second case of flesh-eating bacteria has been reported out of the Bay Area, this time in a man who visited from Ohio last month. Doctors were able to save the man's foot following his spring break trip to Pinellas County.
Measles reach highest level in 25 years, doctors push booster vaccines
New numbers released on Monday show measles cases are at a record high in the United States.
New numbers released on Monday show measles cases are at a record high in the United States.
SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Addressing ACL injuries
SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Dr. Mark Bowen, Orthopaedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine specialist with the NorthShore Orthopaedic & Spine Institute, brings awareness to the ACL injury which is common for both teenagers and adults.
SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Dr. Mark Bowen, Orthopaedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine specialist with the NorthShore Orthopaedic & Spine Institute, brings awareness to the ACL injury which is common for both teenagers and adults.
Chicago doctor working to encourage African Americans to donate blood
African American blood donors are underrepresented in Cook County and a pediatric hematologist has a plan to turn that around.
African American blood donors are underrepresented in Cook County and a pediatric hematologist has a plan to turn that around.
Kids under 5 should have no more than one hour of screen time, experts say
Children aren’t spending enough time being active, and that’s bad for their health, according to new recommendations from the World Health Organization.
Children aren’t spending enough time being active, and that’s bad for their health, according to new recommendations from the World Health Organization.
Child dies after allergic reaction to toothpaste that contained milk protein
The coroner called her death “accidental.”
The coroner called her death “accidental.”
Kids II recalls rocking sleepers weeks after Fisher-Price
Kids II is recalling nearly 700,000 rocking sleepers linked to at least five infant deaths since 2012.
Kids II is recalling nearly 700,000 rocking sleepers linked to at least five infant deaths since 2012.
Stagg H.S. selected by Lady Gaga's foundation to teach mental health 'first aid'
Lady Gaga has challenged some suburban Chicago high school students to a very important task - to learn and then teach teen "Mental Health First Aid." Stagg High School is one of eight high schools that the pop star's Born This Way Foundation chose to test out the course this week.
Lady Gaga has challenged some suburban Chicago high school students to a very important task - to learn and then teach teen "Mental Health First Aid." Stagg High School is one of eight high schools that the pop star's Born This Way Foundation chose to test out the course this week.
Health and healing through urban agriculture
Did you know growing medicinal herbs can create healing? One group is sharing knowledge and gardening expertise with a special program at South Chicago Farm centered around these healing gardens.
Did you know growing medicinal herbs can create healing? One group is sharing knowledge and gardening expertise with a special program at South Chicago Farm centered around these healing gardens.