Indiana parents turn heartbreak into hope after losing son to vaccine-preventable illness
A family in Indiana is turning their tragedy into a mission. Ashlee and Erik Dahlberg's son Liam died from a preventable disease. Doctors say they believe Liam's illness was caused by someone who was unvaccinated.
Local Pediatric Allergy and Immunology Doctor Weighs in on New Study Showing Peanut Allergies Decrease from Early Introduction
A new study published in the journal Pediatrics shows a significant and measurable drop in childhood peanut allergies following the publication of new early introduction guidelines. The study looked at health record data for about 40,000 children and found that peanut allergies dropped by 43% for those whose households followed new feeding recommendation guidelines last updated in 2017. Dr. Abby Lang from Lurie Children's joins to discuss.
Sharp rise in e-scooter injuries in Chicago area | The Chicago Report
There has been a sharp rise in injuries from e-scooters in the Chicago area this year, according to one local hospital official.
Peanut allergies on the decline? Doctor explains new prevention research
After years of rising peanut allergy cases, new research offers hope. Dr. Ruchi Gupta of Northwestern and Lurie Children’s joins "ChicagoLIVE" to explain how early introduction of peanut products for babies is helping prevent future allergies.
Second Opinion with the Twin Doctors: STIs
On this week's episode of the Twin Doctors, we discuss STIs.
Breakthrough spinal injury drug shows promise
Dr. Adam Rogers, CEO of NervGen and a board-certified MD from Emory, joined" ChicagoLIVE" to discuss NVG-291, an experimental drug showing remarkable results in improving movement for patients with spinal cord injuries.
After Legionnaires’ tragedy, Quincy unveils new veterans’ campus
A new facility has opened in Quincy to provide medical care and housing for veterans.
Early Detection Saves Lives: Mercy Saye’s Breast Cancer Journey
Mercy Saye, a 38-year-old Rogers Park resident credits early detection and swift care at Northwestern Medicine for saving her life after a breast cancer diagnosis at age 37. Mercy’s story began in the shower, when she found a lump in her right breast in November 2023. She hadn’t done a self-check in a while and followed her instinct to examine herself. Her primary care doctor referred her to Northwestern Medicine Evanston Imaging Center, where Sonya Bhole, MD, a radiologist, quickly identified the need for a biopsy following a diagnostic mammogram. She is now cancer-free and passionate about raising awareness, especially among Black women, about the importance of early detection. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.
Just a little alcohol could increase dementia risk for seniors, study finds
A new study led by the University of Oxford, in collaboration with Yale and Cambridge, suggests that even small amounts of alcohol consumption may increase the risk of dementia in older adults.
Peanut allergies dropped significantly in last 10 years, study found
Changing advice on when to introduce young children to peanuts helped tens of thousands of kids avoid the allergy, a newly-published study found.
CDC says obesity rates decline in states
For the first time in more than a decade, the number of states with high obesity rates decreased.
Tracking your protein intake
Protein is essential for our daily lives. But how much should you be getting per day?
Report finds high levels of lead in popular protein powders and shakes
A new consumer investigation has found high levels of lead in nearly two-thirds of protein powders and shakes tested, raising serious concerns about the safety of popular supplements. Dr. Laurel Cherian, associate professor in the Department of Neurological Sciences at Rush University Medical Center, joins us to explain what this means for consumers, how heavy metals can impact brain and body health, and what to look for before buying protein products.
Can you really trust your gut? The science behind our 'sixth sense'
We’ve all heard the advice: “trust your gut.” But what does that really mean — and is there science behind it? Dr. Hongkui Zeng, Executive Vice President and Director of the Brain Initiative at the Allen Institute, joins us to explain how the nervous system tracks and regulates the body’s internal organs. This NIH-supported project aims to uncover the body’s true “sixth sense” — the subconscious communication between the brain and organs like the heart, lungs, and stomach that helps keep us balanced and alive.
4 in 10 Americans are obese, annual report finds: See the worst states
For the first time in over a decade, the number of states with rates of obesity at 35% or higher has dropped, according to a recent report.
