New Mexico Health officials warn against raw milk after newborn dies of listeria
New Mexico health officials are warning residents to avoid raw dairy products after a newborn died from a Listeria infection.
New Mexico health officials are warning residents to avoid raw dairy products after a newborn died from a Listeria infection.
How one Illinois family changed newborn screening nationwide
The parents of Amelia Myers share how their daughter’s fight with a rare genetic disease led Illinois to become the first state to screen newborns for it—and how her legacy is saving lives even after her passing.
The parents of Amelia Myers share how their daughter’s fight with a rare genetic disease led Illinois to become the first state to screen newborns for it—and how her legacy is saving lives even after her passing.
New imaging technology spots hidden cancer
A Chicago doctor is using new FDA-approved technology that makes cancer cells glow during surgery. Here's how it works.
A Chicago doctor is using new FDA-approved technology that makes cancer cells glow during surgery. Here's how it works.
New tech to combat lung cancer
A Chicago doctor is using new FDA-approved technology that makes cancer cells glow during surgery.
A Chicago doctor is using new FDA-approved technology that makes cancer cells glow during surgery.
Wild blueberries may boost blood vessel function, heart health
A new scientific review suggests that wild blueberries may significantly improve blood vessel function and circulation.
A new scientific review suggests that wild blueberries may significantly improve blood vessel function and circulation.
Suburban Chicago boy burned after NeeDoh toy explodes in microwave
A 9-year-old suburban Chicago boy is recovering after he microwaved a NeeDoh sensory toy, causing it to explode and burn his face and hands.
A 9-year-old suburban Chicago boy is recovering after he microwaved a NeeDoh sensory toy, causing it to explode and burn his face and hands.
Thousands of cholesterol drug bottles recalled nationwide over manufacturing defects
Tens of thousands of bottles of cholesterol medication have been recalled nationwide over manufacturing and quality issues that could impact the drug’s potency.
Tens of thousands of bottles of cholesterol medication have been recalled nationwide over manufacturing and quality issues that could impact the drug’s potency.
7 meningitis cases reported in Chicago this month, including 2 deaths
There have been seven cases of meningococcal disease reported in Chicago since Jan. 15, including two deaths, according to health officials.
There have been seven cases of meningococcal disease reported in Chicago since Jan. 15, including two deaths, according to health officials.
Rush Medical Center tests Apple Vision Pro to help detect colon cancer
Doctors in Chicago are testing immersive technology as part of a new clinical trial that could change how colon cancer is detected—and potentially expand to hospitals nationwide.
Doctors in Chicago are testing immersive technology as part of a new clinical trial that could change how colon cancer is detected—and potentially expand to hospitals nationwide.
Rush Medical Center tests Apple Vision Pro to help detect colon cancer
Doctors in Chicago are testing immersive technology as part of a new clinical trial that could change how colon cancer is detected—and potentially expand to hospitals nationwide.
Doctors in Chicago are testing immersive technology as part of a new clinical trial that could change how colon cancer is detected—and potentially expand to hospitals nationwide.
7 cases, 2 deaths from meningitis outbreak in Chicago area | ChicagoLIVE
Chicago-area doctor with Rush Health weighs in on meningitis outbreak in the area that has seven reported cases and two death.
Chicago-area doctor with Rush Health weighs in on meningitis outbreak in the area that has seven reported cases and two death.
Lurie Children’s announces new hospital planned for Downers Grove
Dr. Thomas Shanley, president and CEO of Lurie Children’s Hospital, joins us to discuss plans for a new Downers Grove facility, what services it will offer families, why the western suburbs were chosen, and what’s next for the hospital’s continued growth.
Dr. Thomas Shanley, president and CEO of Lurie Children’s Hospital, joins us to discuss plans for a new Downers Grove facility, what services it will offer families, why the western suburbs were chosen, and what’s next for the hospital’s continued growth.
Spanish scientists cure pancreatic cancer in mice in medical breakthrough
In a recent study, a team of scientists discovered that a treatment using different medications was found to be effective to eliminate pancreatic cancer in mice.
In a recent study, a team of scientists discovered that a treatment using different medications was found to be effective to eliminate pancreatic cancer in mice.
Red Cross: National blood supply at critically low levels after winter storm disrupted blood drives
The Red Cross is continuing to experience a severe blood shortage after the winter storm canceled approximately 500 blood drives across the country. As a result, the Red Cross says more than 15,000 blood and platelet donations have gone uncollected since January 23.
The Red Cross is continuing to experience a severe blood shortage after the winter storm canceled approximately 500 blood drives across the country. As a result, the Red Cross says more than 15,000 blood and platelet donations have gone uncollected since January 23.
Men’s heart attack risk climbs by mid-30s, years before women; here's why
A new study revealed that men may reach cardiovascular heart disease risk significantly earlier than women. Here’s what was found.
A new study revealed that men may reach cardiovascular heart disease risk significantly earlier than women. Here’s what was found.
U.S. life expectancy reached new high in 2024: Here are the leading causes of death
Life expectancy in the U.S. rose to its highest in American history in 2024 as the COVID-19 pandemic dissipated and lower death rates were reported for all the nation’s top killers.
Life expectancy in the U.S. rose to its highest in American history in 2024 as the COVID-19 pandemic dissipated and lower death rates were reported for all the nation’s top killers.
Nipah virus concern grows overseas as airports step up screening
An infectious disease expert explains what the Nipah virus is, how it spreads, the symptoms to watch for, and whether this emerging outbreak poses any real risk to the U.S.
An infectious disease expert explains what the Nipah virus is, how it spreads, the symptoms to watch for, and whether this emerging outbreak poses any real risk to the U.S.
What is Nipah virus? Deadly disease has countries in Asia on high alert
The Nipah virus is a deadly disease with no cure and has a mortality rate of between 40%-75%.
The Nipah virus is a deadly disease with no cure and has a mortality rate of between 40%-75%.
How close is Illinois to becoming tobacco-free? New report weighs in | ChicagoNOW
The American Lung Association’s annual “State of Tobacco Control” report shares Illinois’ progress in reducing tobacco use.
The American Lung Association’s annual “State of Tobacco Control” report shares Illinois’ progress in reducing tobacco use.
'They were holding on to each other': Frisco community mourns 2 teens killed in sledding accident
The Frisco community is mourning after two 16-year-old girls died when their sled, being towed by a Jeep, struck a tree on Sunday.
The Frisco community is mourning after two 16-year-old girls died when their sled, being towed by a Jeep, struck a tree on Sunday.