How tariffs could impact the costs of vital medications
A potential trade war raises concerns about driving-up the costs of vital medications.
A potential trade war raises concerns about driving-up the costs of vital medications.
Northwestern Medicine considered top place for lung transplants
Northwestern Medicine officials said it's all thanks to new technology.
Northwestern Medicine officials said it's all thanks to new technology.
New Illinois bill would give parents final say on psychotropic drugs for kids
An Illinois lawmaker is pushing a new bill that would ensure parents have the final say before their kids are prescribed psychotropic medications.
An Illinois lawmaker is pushing a new bill that would ensure parents have the final say before their kids are prescribed psychotropic medications.
‘Doc’ star visits Chicago, stops at Lurie Children’s Hospital
One of the stars of the hit FOX show Doc made a special visit to Chicago this week.
One of the stars of the hit FOX show Doc made a special visit to Chicago this week.
'Doc' star visits Lurie Children's Hospital during Chicago visit
One of the stars of the hit FOX show Doc made a special visit to Chicago this week.
One of the stars of the hit FOX show Doc made a special visit to Chicago this week.
Flu cases in Illinois drive increase in ER visits, hospital admissions
Cases of flu are driving an increase in emergency department visits and hospital admissions in Illinois.
Cases of flu are driving an increase in emergency department visits and hospital admissions in Illinois.
Microplastics in people's brains increased by 50% in 8 years, study finds
Researchers determined in a recent study that human brains have higher concentrations of microplastics compared to other organs.
Researchers determined in a recent study that human brains have higher concentrations of microplastics compared to other organs.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. one step closer to confirmation as HHS secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is one step closer to being confirmed to lead the Department of Health and Human Services despite concerns over his views on several issues.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is one step closer to being confirmed to lead the Department of Health and Human Services despite concerns over his views on several issues.
Study: Teens spend 90 minutes on phones during school day, raising concerns
A new study published in JAMA Pediatrics found that adolescents spend an average of 90 minutes on their smartphones during school hours.
A new study published in JAMA Pediatrics found that adolescents spend an average of 90 minutes on their smartphones during school hours.
Former Chiefs cheerleader reunites with Chicago doctors who removed life-threatening tumor
As the Super Bowl draws near, a former Kansas City Chiefs cheerleader has even more reason to cheer.
As the Super Bowl draws near, a former Kansas City Chiefs cheerleader has even more reason to cheer.
Dead birds wash up along Chicago's shoreline as avian flu spreads
The avian flu outbreak is leaving a grim scene along Chicago’s lakeshore.
The avian flu outbreak is leaving a grim scene along Chicago’s lakeshore.
Chicago children's hospital 'reviewing' transgender services for minors after Trump order
Last week, President Donald Trump took executive action on gender affirming care, specifically protecting children from irreversible chemical and surgical procedures.
Last week, President Donald Trump took executive action on gender affirming care, specifically protecting children from irreversible chemical and surgical procedures.
FDA approves 'non-opioid' painkiller
Many public health experts warn of the additive qualities of powerful opioid painkillers. One pharmaceutical company is revealing its new pill that it says does away with those dangers.
Many public health experts warn of the additive qualities of powerful opioid painkillers. One pharmaceutical company is revealing its new pill that it says does away with those dangers.
Explosion at Troy medical facility leaves 5-year-old dead after hyperbaric chamber blows up
Officials in Troy will hold a press conference late Friday morning to discuss an explosion at a medical facility.
Officials in Troy will hold a press conference late Friday morning to discuss an explosion at a medical facility.
Confirmation hearings continue for Trump's cabinet nominees
More confirmation hearings were held Thursday and senators grilled three of Trump's most controversial picks on Capitol Hill.
More confirmation hearings were held Thursday and senators grilled three of Trump's most controversial picks on Capitol Hill.
Chicago native, former Chicago Bulls guard Dwyane Wade reveals cancer diagnosis, kidney surgery
Dwyane Wade, NBA legend, Chicago native and former Chicago Bulls guard, revealed his cancer diagnosis on Thursday.
Dwyane Wade, NBA legend, Chicago native and former Chicago Bulls guard, revealed his cancer diagnosis on Thursday.
Dwyane Wade reveals cancer diagnosis, kidney surgery
Dwyane Wade, NBA legend and former Marquette Golden Eagles standout, revealed his cancer diagnosis on Thursday.
Dwyane Wade, NBA legend and former Marquette Golden Eagles standout, revealed his cancer diagnosis on Thursday.
New spine surgery technology frees Indiana woman from years of back pain
Augmented reality-assisted spine surgery restored Diana Little-Day’s ability to stand and live pain-free after five years of debilitating scoliosis-related pain and failed procedures.
Augmented reality-assisted spine surgery restored Diana Little-Day’s ability to stand and live pain-free after five years of debilitating scoliosis-related pain and failed procedures.
New spine surgery technology frees Indiana woman from years of back pain
After five years of debilitating pain and multiple failed surgeries, an Indiana woman finally found relief through a groundbreaking augmented reality spine procedure performed at Northwestern Medicine.
After five years of debilitating pain and multiple failed surgeries, an Indiana woman finally found relief through a groundbreaking augmented reality spine procedure performed at Northwestern Medicine.
Augmented reality spine surgery gives Indiana woman her life back
After five years of debilitating pain and multiple failed surgeries, an Indiana woman finally found relief through a groundbreaking augmented reality spine procedure performed at Northwestern Medicine.
After five years of debilitating pain and multiple failed surgeries, an Indiana woman finally found relief through a groundbreaking augmented reality spine procedure performed at Northwestern Medicine.



















