Woman charged after diabetic teen drinks milkshake, causing death

A 50-year-old woman from South Carolina has been charged with unlawful conduct towards a child after allegedly giving a milkshake to a 17-year-old girl with diabetes, who later died.

Chicago hospitals feel relief as Baxter responds to IV fluid shortage

Hospitals, especially in Chicago, have been grappling with dwindling supplies of IV solutions and dialysis products since the plant closure last month.

Can video games improve your sleep? Here's what the research shows

A study explores the effects of video games on adult sleep. It reveals that casual gaming may improve sleep quality, while excessive gaming and certain game types can disrupt sleep.

Whooping cough cases up more than 340% over this time last year

Cases fell sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic, and are back on the rise now. Here's what to know about whooping cough and the Tdap and DTaP vaccines.

Harris' doctor releases detailed report, says VP in 'excellent health'

The details in Kamala Harris' health report are in contrast to her opponent Donald Trump, who has released only limited information about his health over the years.

Rush Medical Center highlights preventable infant deaths in Cook County

Cook County alone experiences around 180 sudden unexpected infant deaths each year, with most being preventable, according to Rush’s neonatal team.

Local mother speaks out on Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) awareness
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Sudden Unexpected Infant Death, or SUID, is happening to thousands of babies across the country. One local mother says it also happened to her while she was co-sleeping with her little girl.

Menopause concerns prompt millennial women to rethink careers, survey finds

A new survey reveals that millennial women are significantly more informed about menopause than past generations, and many are thinking ahead about how it could impact their careers.

Chicago Fire Department adopts new cleaning tech to fight cancer risks

We all know that firefighting is a dangerous job. But there's a hidden danger inside all that smoke that you might not know about.