Joliet West student diagnosed with tuberculosis, weeks after Waukegan case
A second suburban Chicago high school has reported a case of tuberculosis. Here's what we know.
A second suburban Chicago high school has reported a case of tuberculosis. Here's what we know.
RFK Jr. puts support behind MMR vaccine amid outbreak
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a trip to Texas on Sunday to attend the funeral of an 8-year-old girl who died of measles. After the funeral, Kennedy threw his support behind the MMR vaccine.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a trip to Texas on Sunday to attend the funeral of an 8-year-old girl who died of measles. After the funeral, Kennedy threw his support behind the MMR vaccine.
Walk to end pancreatic cancer to take place in Chicago suburb
The Pan Can Purple Stride walks will take place around the country, including in suburban Wheaton, later this month to raise money to combat pancreatic cancer.
The Pan Can Purple Stride walks will take place around the country, including in suburban Wheaton, later this month to raise money to combat pancreatic cancer.
Spring allergy season returns with a vengeance
Dr. Rachna Shah, an allergist with Loyola Medicine, talks us through this allergy season and how you can best protect yourself from the impact of those pesky irritants.
Dr. Rachna Shah, an allergist with Loyola Medicine, talks us through this allergy season and how you can best protect yourself from the impact of those pesky irritants.
Texas measles outbreak 2025: Second child death reported
A second school-aged child has died from complications related to having measles, according to hospital officials in Lubbock.
A second school-aged child has died from complications related to having measles, according to hospital officials in Lubbock.
Candida auris, a deadly fungus, is on the rise in hospitals, senior facilities
Cases of Candida auris, a dangerous, drug-resistant fungus, are rising in hospitals and senior care centers across the U.S.
Cases of Candida auris, a dangerous, drug-resistant fungus, are rising in hospitals and senior care centers across the U.S.
Venezuelan man released by ICE reunites with Chicago brother in need of kidney transplant
A Venezuelan man who came to Chicago to save his brother’s life but was detained by ICE is finally free after weeks of public outcry and the two were reunited Friday in Pilsen.
A Venezuelan man who came to Chicago to save his brother’s life but was detained by ICE is finally free after weeks of public outcry and the two were reunited Friday in Pilsen.
Venezuelan man released by ICE reunites with brother in need of kidney transplant
A Venezuelan man who came to Chicago to save his brother?s life but was detained by ICE is finally free after weeks of public outcry and the two were reunited Friday in Pilsen.
A Venezuelan man who came to Chicago to save his brother?s life but was detained by ICE is finally free after weeks of public outcry and the two were reunited Friday in Pilsen.
$30.9 million in Sterigenics settlements finalized
More than $30 million in settlements was just finalized by Sterigenics.
More than $30 million in settlements was just finalized by Sterigenics.
Better your brain at the Healthy Aging Resource Fair
We're all focused on getting our bodies ready for summer but have you considered brain and body fitness?
We're all focused on getting our bodies ready for summer but have you considered brain and body fitness?
Study: Married couples could have higher risk of dementia
Married couples could have a higher risk of developing dementia. Kendall Green takes a closer look at the research.
Married couples could have a higher risk of developing dementia. Kendall Green takes a closer look at the research.
Chicago cartoonist overcomes cancer and preserves fertility with innovative surgery
At Northwestern, surgeons are able to not only save a Chicago cartoonist's life but her fertility as well.
At Northwestern, surgeons are able to not only save a Chicago cartoonist's life but her fertility as well.
Chicago cartoonist overcomes cancer, preserves fertility
At Northwestern, surgeons are able to not only save a Chicago cartoonist's life but her fertility as well.
At Northwestern, surgeons are able to not only save a Chicago cartoonist's life but her fertility as well.
Person dies of rabies after contracting virus from transplanted organ in Ohio
A Michigan resident died of rabies after receiving a kidney transplant from a donor exposed to the virus in Idaho, marking an extremely rare case of transmission through organ donation.
A Michigan resident died of rabies after receiving a kidney transplant from a donor exposed to the virus in Idaho, marking an extremely rare case of transmission through organ donation.
Measles update: These 5 states now have active outbreaks
Measles outbreaks are surging in 5 U.S. states, with over 400 cases in Texas and two deaths. Here’s what to know.
Measles outbreaks are surging in 5 U.S. states, with over 400 cases in Texas and two deaths. Here’s what to know.
Chicago's Peace Runners 773 make a difference in health, wellness on West Side
The athletes at Peace Runners 773 are trying to make a real difference in health and wellness on Chicago's West Side.
The athletes at Peace Runners 773 are trying to make a real difference in health and wellness on Chicago's West Side.
Mass layoffs begin at HHS, CDC, NIH, FDA
Lines of HHS employees arrived at work Tuesday to see if they still had a job, by checking if their badges still worked.
Lines of HHS employees arrived at work Tuesday to see if they still had a job, by checking if their badges still worked.
Chicago area man needs a kidney as his brother, a potential donor, is held by ICE
A Chicago area father?s life depends on a kidney transplant, but his brother and potential donor, is in ICE custody.
A Chicago area father?s life depends on a kidney transplant, but his brother and potential donor, is in ICE custody.
Tuberculosis case confirmed at Waukegan High School
A case of tuberculosis has been confirmed at Waukegan High School. Here’s what health officials are saying.
A case of tuberculosis has been confirmed at Waukegan High School. Here’s what health officials are saying.
Cold plunges may help your cells fight stress, new study shows
A new study from the University of Ottawa finds repeated cold plunges may improve cellular health and resilience by enhancing autophagy and reducing damage signals.
A new study from the University of Ottawa finds repeated cold plunges may improve cellular health and resilience by enhancing autophagy and reducing damage signals.