Illinois’ ex-top doctor, head of COVID response fined $150,000 for ethics violation
Dr. Ngozi Ezike, who led the IDPH response to the COVID-19 pandemic, was fined $150,000 for an ethics violation.
Dr. Ngozi Ezike, who led the IDPH response to the COVID-19 pandemic, was fined $150,000 for an ethics violation.
Advocate Health expands free medication program to combat health disparities
Once accepted into the program, patients receive their medications by mail the next day.
Once accepted into the program, patients receive their medications by mail the next day.
Advocate Health expands free medication program to combat health disparities
Advocate Health and the Dispensary of Hope are tackling health disparities by offering free medication to uninsured patients, ensuring access to essential care for those in need.
Advocate Health and the Dispensary of Hope are tackling health disparities by offering free medication to uninsured patients, ensuring access to essential care for those in need.
Illinois expands medical cannabis program to include 4 new conditions
The Illinois Department of Public Health has expanded the list of conditions eligible for medical cannabis treatment.
The Illinois Department of Public Health has expanded the list of conditions eligible for medical cannabis treatment.
Medical debt will be removed from credit reports: What this means for Americans
The Biden administration finalized a new rule that will prevent Americans from the harm caused by medical debt, including being coerced by debt collectors to pay bills they do not owe.
The Biden administration finalized a new rule that will prevent Americans from the harm caused by medical debt, including being coerced by debt collectors to pay bills they do not owe.
Illinois doctor warns pet owners about bird flu risks
While rare in humans, the virus poses a significant threat to cats and other animals.
While rare in humans, the virus poses a significant threat to cats and other animals.
Illinois doctor warns pet owners about bird flu risks
With cases of the H5N1 bird flu rising among animals in Illinois, experts are urging pet owners to take extra precautions to protect their pets from the virus.
With cases of the H5N1 bird flu rising among animals in Illinois, experts are urging pet owners to take extra precautions to protect their pets from the virus.
Chicago Bulls give superfan, cancer survivor trip to game
The Chicago Bulls gave one superfan and cancer survivor an unforgettable experience to enjoy a trip of a lifetime.
The Chicago Bulls gave one superfan and cancer survivor an unforgettable experience to enjoy a trip of a lifetime.
Chicago expands mental health care services at South Side facility
There is a new space dedicated to supporting mental health on Chicago's South Side.
There is a new space dedicated to supporting mental health on Chicago's South Side.
Tips on how to get kids back to a routine after winter break
Returning to school after winter break can be a tough transition for everyone, especially kids. Dr. Payal Adhikari of Northwestern Medicine has tips on how to help kids back into a regular routine.
Returning to school after winter break can be a tough transition for everyone, especially kids. Dr. Payal Adhikari of Northwestern Medicine has tips on how to help kids back into a regular routine.
Vaccines don't affect some long-COVID symptoms, Northwestern study finds
Northwestern Medicine researchers said new data show that vaccinations for COVID-19 do not significantly reduce neurological symptoms in long-COVID patients.
Northwestern Medicine researchers said new data show that vaccinations for COVID-19 do not significantly reduce neurological symptoms in long-COVID patients.
Norovirus cases are surging. Dr. Mike shares how to protect yourself
New data form the CDC shows norovirus cases are surging across the U.S. along with RSV, COVID and the flu.
New data form the CDC shows norovirus cases are surging across the U.S. along with RSV, COVID and the flu.
Bird flu latest: Louisiana confirms 1st human death in US
Louisiana reported the first U.S. death from bird flu or H5N1. Here’s what we know.
Louisiana reported the first U.S. death from bird flu or H5N1. Here’s what we know.
AI detects ovarian cancer better than human experts in new study
In a new study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, AI models did a better job of detecting ovarian cancer than human doctors.
In a new study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, AI models did a better job of detecting ovarian cancer than human doctors.
Flu season hammering Americans hard this winter
After spending the holidays with friends and family, many people are starting off the New Year feeling sick. The CDC said respiratory illnesses are at a high level this season. The agency reports more than three million cases of the flu so far.
After spending the holidays with friends and family, many people are starting off the New Year feeling sick. The CDC said respiratory illnesses are at a high level this season. The agency reports more than three million cases of the flu so far.
Norovirus outbreaks spiked in December: How to stay safe
The highly contagious virus can cause vomiting, nausea, and stomach pain and these are the ways to protect yourself.
The highly contagious virus can cause vomiting, nausea, and stomach pain and these are the ways to protect yourself.
Cook County opioid overdose deaths, homicides down in 2024, data show
The number of opioid overdose deaths and homicides in Cook County declined in 2024, per preliminary data.
The number of opioid overdose deaths and homicides in Cook County declined in 2024, per preliminary data.
Costco cold remedy recalled due to possible 'contamination'
A Costco over-the-counter cold and flu medicine has been impacted for second time in less than a month.
A Costco over-the-counter cold and flu medicine has been impacted for second time in less than a month.
Safety tips for shoveling snow
Shoveling snow is an unavoidable chore for some people, but if you’re not careful, you could end up seriously injured, or worse.
Shoveling snow is an unavoidable chore for some people, but if you’re not careful, you could end up seriously injured, or worse.
What is HMPV? China reportedly monitoring surge in respiratory virus cases
Videos showing crowded hospitals in China have fueled rumors and fear five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began the same way. Here's why experts say you shouldn't be worried.
Videos showing crowded hospitals in China have fueled rumors and fear five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began the same way. Here's why experts say you shouldn't be worried.