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.
Remote Australian town with population of 500 needs a doctor; here's what they're offering
The remote town is offering a hefty salary and other perks in an effort to attract a new physician.
The remote town is offering a hefty salary and other perks in an effort to attract a new physician.
Author uses children's book to teach sweet treat moderation
Most of us like a sweet treat every now and then, but author Yvette Sims-Morgan wrote a children's book about how to use moderation when it comes to sweets.
Most of us like a sweet treat every now and then, but author Yvette Sims-Morgan wrote a children's book about how to use moderation when it comes to sweets.
Women in medicine: Breaking barriers and saving lives amid growing need for doctors
There is a growing need for more women in the medical field.
There is a growing need for more women in the medical field.
Northwestern study tests if wearables can cut AFib patients’ need for blood thinners
Northwestern Medicine is looking at whether wearable devices like the Apple Watch can help AFib patients reduce or eliminate the need for lifelong blood thinners.
Northwestern Medicine is looking at whether wearable devices like the Apple Watch can help AFib patients reduce or eliminate the need for lifelong blood thinners.
Northwestern study tests if wearables can cut AFib patients? need for blood thinners
Can wearable technology help patients with an irregular heartbeat and change how they live with it Northwestern University is trying to find out ? and they may need your help.
Can wearable technology help patients with an irregular heartbeat and change how they live with it Northwestern University is trying to find out ? and they may need your help.
Trump cuts finding for Illinois health departments
The Trump Administration is cutting millions of dollars in public health funding for Illinois.
The Trump Administration is cutting millions of dollars in public health funding for Illinois.
New Illinois legislation aims to make hospital operating rooms safer
State lawmakers are working on legislation to make the operating rooms at hospitals safer.
State lawmakers are working on legislation to make the operating rooms at hospitals safer.
Ease Endometriosis symptoms with these tips
It's National Endometriosis Month and while not every woman experiences it, it's a lot more common than you'd think.
It's National Endometriosis Month and while not every woman experiences it, it's a lot more common than you'd think.
Kansas measles cases reach 23; new Ohio outbreak sickens 10
A growing measles outbreak in Kansas has reached 23 cases and may be linked to earlier outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico. Ohio is now reporting 10 cases, with wider exposure concerns.
A growing measles outbreak in Kansas has reached 23 cases and may be linked to earlier outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico. Ohio is now reporting 10 cases, with wider exposure concerns.
Dengue Fever is on the rise, here's how to protect yourself
As spring breakers flock to warmer travel destinations in March and April, the number of mosquitoes and the potentially deadly diseases they carry increase.
As spring breakers flock to warmer travel destinations in March and April, the number of mosquitoes and the potentially deadly diseases they carry increase.
Family of Chicago White Sox fan who died of cancer continues to pay it forward
The Weishar family was honored for their work to pay it forward with the Andrew Weishar Foundation, named for a family member who died of cancer in 2012.
The Weishar family was honored for their work to pay it forward with the Andrew Weishar Foundation, named for a family member who died of cancer in 2012.
Baby formula safety to be scrutinized at federal level
The Department of Health and Human Services is rolling out a new initiative aimed at protecting our nation's babies.
The Department of Health and Human Services is rolling out a new initiative aimed at protecting our nation's babies.
Brett Gardner's son died in his sleep on family vacation in Costa Rica: Details
In a statement to FOX 5, the State Department confirmed that the death happened on March 21 in Costa Rica and that they would be monitoring local authorities' investigation into the cause of death.
In a statement to FOX 5, the State Department confirmed that the death happened on March 21 in Costa Rica and that they would be monitoring local authorities' investigation into the cause of death.