Pfizer to pay nearly $60M over kickbacks for migraine drug once promoted by Lady Gaga
The pharmaceutical giant Pfizer will pay nearly $60 million to resolve charges that a company it acquired paid kickbacks over a migraine drug.
The pharmaceutical giant Pfizer will pay nearly $60 million to resolve charges that a company it acquired paid kickbacks over a migraine drug.
Alabama woman becomes longest living recipient of pig organ transplant
Towana Looney, an Alabama woman who received a gene-edited pig kidney transplant, has surpassed two months post-surgery, making her the longest living recipient of such a transplant.
Towana Looney, an Alabama woman who received a gene-edited pig kidney transplant, has surpassed two months post-surgery, making her the longest living recipient of such a transplant.
'Mental health meets hip hop' event comes to Chicago
The Harold Washington Cultural Center will host speakers, performances and mentoring centered on how mental health impacts Chicago's communities.
The Harold Washington Cultural Center will host speakers, performances and mentoring centered on how mental health impacts Chicago's communities.
Terminal cancer patient's dying wish: To hug her mother one last time
A terminally ill cancer patient, who is undocumented, has one dying wish -- to hug her mother while she's still alive.
A terminally ill cancer patient, who is undocumented, has one dying wish -- to hug her mother while she's still alive.
Planned Parenthood of Illinois closing 4 health centers, including one in Chicago
Planned Parenthood of Illinois (PPIL) is closing four health centers across the state, including one in Chicago.
Planned Parenthood of Illinois (PPIL) is closing four health centers across the state, including one in Chicago.
Planned Parenthood of Illinois closing 4 health centers across the state
Planned Parenthood of Illinois (PPIL) is closing four health centers across the state.
Planned Parenthood of Illinois (PPIL) is closing four health centers across the state.
What to know about hormone testing
How do you know if it's time to get your hormones tested and checked? Dr. Shikha Jain breaks it down.
How do you know if it's time to get your hormones tested and checked? Dr. Shikha Jain breaks it down.
Medical debt no longer appearing on credit reports - what that means for you
A local financial professional weighed in on a new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule.
A local financial professional weighed in on a new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule.
FDA approves first-of-its-kind nasal spray to treat depression
Johnson & Johnson's ketamine-derived nasal spray has been approved as a standalone treatment to fight depression. Here's what to know.
Johnson & Johnson's ketamine-derived nasal spray has been approved as a standalone treatment to fight depression. Here's what to know.
Chicago flu, COVID vaccine uptake down from recent years, CDPH says
Vaccinations for flu and COVID-19 in Chicago are down from last year, according to a report by local health officials.
Vaccinations for flu and COVID-19 in Chicago are down from last year, according to a report by local health officials.
Bani's Beets serves delicious organic cold-pressed juice in Chicago
Bani's Beets in Chicago's Beverly neighborhood serves delicious and organic cold-pressed juice.
Bani's Beets in Chicago's Beverly neighborhood serves delicious and organic cold-pressed juice.
Cancer deaths dropped 34% over three decades in U.S.: report
A new cancer report is shedding some light on the advances of early cancer detection, and why it's so important to keep up with those screenings.
A new cancer report is shedding some light on the advances of early cancer detection, and why it's so important to keep up with those screenings.
Surgeon says insurance provider contacted her during patient's surgery
“I can’t believe this is happening." A Texas surgeon was performing surgery when she received an unexpected call from the patient’s insurance provider.
“I can’t believe this is happening." A Texas surgeon was performing surgery when she received an unexpected call from the patient’s insurance provider.
New book 'Eat Your Age' offers tips to live longer and healthier
Dr. Ian K. Smith talks about lessons from his new book "Eat Your Age: Feel Younger, Be Happier, Live Longer."
Dr. Ian K. Smith talks about lessons from his new book "Eat Your Age: Feel Younger, Be Happier, Live Longer."
Chicago recovery center helps combat city's opioid crisis by focusing on employment, family support
The opioid epidemic has impacted every community across Chicago, with opioid-related overdose deaths outpacing homicides and traffic fatalities in 2022. Nearly a third of those deaths occurred in five West Side neighborhoods, a stark reminder of the ongoing crisis.
The opioid epidemic has impacted every community across Chicago, with opioid-related overdose deaths outpacing homicides and traffic fatalities in 2022. Nearly a third of those deaths occurred in five West Side neighborhoods, a stark reminder of the ongoing crisis.
Chicago Recovering Communities Coalition works to change the stigma around addiction
The Chicago Recovering Communities Coalition (CRCC) is helping to change the stigma around addiction by offering a welcoming recovery environment.
The Chicago Recovering Communities Coalition (CRCC) is helping to change the stigma around addiction by offering a welcoming recovery environment.
Chicago jury awards $24.1M to family after children suffer lead poisoning in CHA housing
A jury awarded $24,141,000 to two children who suffered lead poisoning while living in a Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) Scattered Site apartment in Rogers Park.
A jury awarded $24,141,000 to two children who suffered lead poisoning while living in a Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) Scattered Site apartment in Rogers Park.
Chicago jury awards $24.1M to family after children suffer lead poisoning in CHA housing
A jury awarded $24.1 million to two children who suffered lead poisoning while living in a Chicago Housing Authority apartment in Rogers Park.
A jury awarded $24.1 million to two children who suffered lead poisoning while living in a Chicago Housing Authority apartment in Rogers Park.
'Wellness on the Water' brings fitness and fun to Navy Pier’s Offshore Rooftop
If your fitness routine needs a shake-up, Offshore Rooftop at Navy Pier might have the perfect solution.
If your fitness routine needs a shake-up, Offshore Rooftop at Navy Pier might have the perfect solution.
What to know about red food dye and why it was banned
The FDA is banning a common food bye called Red No. 3. A local dietician breaks down why it was banned.
The FDA is banning a common food bye called Red No. 3. A local dietician breaks down why it was banned.