Trump's drug prices plan faces pushback, what's being said
President Trump says his pricing plan tying U.S. drug costs to the lowest prices around the globe will slash prices by at least 30 percent "almost immediately." But some Democratic lawmakers are questioning whether consumers will feel much of an impact.
President Trump says his pricing plan tying U.S. drug costs to the lowest prices around the globe will slash prices by at least 30 percent "almost immediately." But some Democratic lawmakers are questioning whether consumers will feel much of an impact.
Cancer-causing chemicals are in many beauty products women use: Study
A study recruited Black and Latina women and asked them to log all the beauty products they use in a week. Here's what the study found.
A study recruited Black and Latina women and asked them to log all the beauty products they use in a week. Here's what the study found.
RFK Jr.'s next target: Ingestible fluoride products for kids
The FDA will review ingestible fluoride products used by children, urging companies to remove them from the market over safety concerns raised by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
The FDA will review ingestible fluoride products used by children, urging companies to remove them from the market over safety concerns raised by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Immigrant healthcare cuts proposal: Cook County Health braces for $110M budget hit
Latino lawmakers say proposed Illinois healthcare cuts for immigrants could be deadly.
Latino lawmakers say proposed Illinois healthcare cuts for immigrants could be deadly.
'Everybody is at risk': How Trump's possible Medicaid cuts could impact Illinois
President Trump?s proposed budget only calls for one and a half trillion in spending cuts, and more than half of that could come from Medicaid, which provides insurance for some 70 million low-income Americans. Chicago-area hospital leaders say the cuts could be difficult for some safety-net hospitals to keep their doors open.
President Trump?s proposed budget only calls for one and a half trillion in spending cuts, and more than half of that could come from Medicaid, which provides insurance for some 70 million low-income Americans. Chicago-area hospital leaders say the cuts could be difficult for some safety-net hospitals to keep their doors open.
Trump admin aims to stop food with harmful chemicals from coming to U.S.
Even as they work to get artificial ingredients out of the U.S. food supply, the leaders of the "Make America Healthy Again" movement are looking overseas to keep foods with harmful chemicals out of the country.
Even as they work to get artificial ingredients out of the U.S. food supply, the leaders of the "Make America Healthy Again" movement are looking overseas to keep foods with harmful chemicals out of the country.
Zepbound vs. Wegovy: Here's which weight loss drug worked best in first trial
The popular weight loss medications produced different results in patients who participated in a trial, and here’s what researchers found.
The popular weight loss medications produced different results in patients who participated in a trial, and here’s what researchers found.
How to avoid end-of-school year stress
For many students, that excitement for summer vacation is already building, but mental health professionals say the end of the school year is also a time for stress and anxiety.
For many students, that excitement for summer vacation is already building, but mental health professionals say the end of the school year is also a time for stress and anxiety.
US life expectancy rates are lower for this US region, study finds
Researchers found significant disparities in life expectancy rates nationwide in these areas during the past century.
Researchers found significant disparities in life expectancy rates nationwide in these areas during the past century.
House GOP unveils spending bill that includes massive Medicaid cuts
House Republicans have unveiled a sweeping bill proposing $880 billion in cuts—largely to Medicaid—to help fund $4.5 trillion in tax breaks central to President Trump's economic agenda.
House Republicans have unveiled a sweeping bill proposing $880 billion in cuts—largely to Medicaid—to help fund $4.5 trillion in tax breaks central to President Trump's economic agenda.
Screwworm threat forces US to halt cattle imports from Mexico: What to know
The U.S. has suspended imports of live cattle from Mexico amid the threat of a flesh-eating maggot known as the New World screwworm (NWS).
The U.S. has suspended imports of live cattle from Mexico amid the threat of a flesh-eating maggot known as the New World screwworm (NWS).
Alzheimer's Foundation of America to hold conference in Chicago
Illinois has one of the largest populations of people living with Alzheimer's disease. A top conference on the disease is coming to Chicago this week.
Illinois has one of the largest populations of people living with Alzheimer's disease. A top conference on the disease is coming to Chicago this week.
Chicago man reunites with flight crew who saved his life at O’Hare
An emotional reunion at O’Hare Airport brought together a Chicago man and the flight crew who helped save his life.
An emotional reunion at O’Hare Airport brought together a Chicago man and the flight crew who helped save his life.
Health experts share sun safety tips for Skin Cancer Awareness Month
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and health experts are offering tips on how to enjoy the warm weather while protecting your skin.
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and health experts are offering tips on how to enjoy the warm weather while protecting your skin.
At least 10 people sickened in US listeria outbreak linked to prepared foods
At least 10 people in the U.S. have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat food products, and a producer is voluntarily recalling several products, federal officials said.
At least 10 people in the U.S. have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat food products, and a producer is voluntarily recalling several products, federal officials said.
Illinois teens say they drink nearly twice as much as U.S. average, survey finds
Teenagers in Illinois reported drinking at nearly twice the rate of their peers across the U.S., according to a recently released survey.
Teenagers in Illinois reported drinking at nearly twice the rate of their peers across the U.S., according to a recently released survey.
FDA approves 3 natural food dyes
The FDA approved three natural food dyes that comes from plants and minerals this week, amid its transition away from petroleum-based dyes in the food supply.
The FDA approved three natural food dyes that comes from plants and minerals this week, amid its transition away from petroleum-based dyes in the food supply.
First at-home HPV test approved by FDA, could replace Pap smear
The DIY test could serve as an alternative to in-person "Pap smears," which are recommended every three years for women up to age 65.
The DIY test could serve as an alternative to in-person "Pap smears," which are recommended every three years for women up to age 65.
Naperville blood drive aims to honor late mother
A Pint for Kim, a blood drive in suburban Naperville, honors the life of a mother who died of cancer.
A Pint for Kim, a blood drive in suburban Naperville, honors the life of a mother who died of cancer.
FDA issues health alert over contaminated tattoo ink
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning tattoo artists and their customers about contaminated tattoo inks that can cause serious injury.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning tattoo artists and their customers about contaminated tattoo inks that can cause serious injury.