COVID-19 research sparks hope for new cancer treatments
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New research from Northwestern University shows a surprise connection between COVID-19 and cancer regression.

Is beef tallow healthier than seed oils? Unpacking RFK Jr.'s views

President-elect Trump’s HHS nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has stirred a debate over cooking oils, claiming beef tallow is a healthier option than seed oils like canola. Experts weigh in.

Congress holds final COVID-19 hearing
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Years after COVID-19 changed the world, Congress closed the chapter after holding its last hearing on the pandemic. Connor Hansen has the story from New York.

McHenry County reports significant increase in 'whooping cough' cases

The McHenry County Department of Health is urging residents to take extra precautions to reduce the spread of the highly contagious respiratory illness.

Thousands of Illinois residents to have medical debt erased; Will County sees highest relief numbers
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Illinois residents will start receiving notifications that their medical debts have been erased as part of the state?s Medical Debt Relief Pilot Program, which has relieved more than $72 million in debt for 52,745 residents.

Thousands of Illinois residents to have medical debt erased; Will County sees highest relief numbers

Illinois residents will soon start receiving notifications that their medical debts have been erased as part of the state’s Medical Debt Relief Pilot Program, which has relieved more than $72 million in debt for 52,745 residents.

E.coli cases linked to McDonald's climbs to 104

A multistate E. coli outbreak linked to onions served on McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has affected at least 104 people in 14 states, with 34 hospitalized, according to the CDC.

UI Health nurses on strike due to safety, pay concerns
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Nurses with the Illinois Nurses Association began their strike at the University of Illinois Hospital early Wednesday morning, gathering in large numbers to march around the facility.

Illinois nurses strike at UI Hospital, citing safety and pay concerns
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Nurses with the Illinois Nurses Association began their strike at the University of Illinois Hospital early Wednesday morning, gathering in large numbers to march around the facility.

Watch: Donor reunites with toddler she helped save through life-saving liver transplant

Sandy Flash, a woman from West New York, was reunited with one-year-old Sonny, whom she helped save through a life-saving liver transplant at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio.

UI nurses go on strike
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Nurses represented by the Illinois Nurses Association began their strike at University of Illinois Hospital.

'Full House' actor Dave Coulier diagnosed with 'very aggressive' cancer

Dave Coulier, the actor best known for his role as Uncle Joey in "Full House," has announced he has stage 3 Non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Experimental diabetes treatment helps Chicago woman go off insulin

A Chicago woman who has struggled with Type 1 diabetes since childhood is now off insulin, thanks to doctors at the University of Chicago.

Chicago woman go off insulin after experimental diabetes treatment
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A Chicago woman who has struggled with Type 1 diabetes since childhood is now off insulin, thanks to doctors at the University of Chicago.

Young surgeon-to-be gets surprise visit from Chicago doctor

A 6-year-old boy from Tennessee has already set his sights on a career as a thoracic surgeon, inspired by a Northwestern Medicine doctor’s YouTube video.

Young surgeon-to-be gets surprise visit from Chicago doctor
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A six-year-old boy from Tennessee is already setting his sights on a career as a thoracic surgeon. Luke Bucciarelli got to meet his hero, Northwestern Medicine surgeon Dr. Sam Kim.