Kratom use grows as Illinois lawmakers consider regulation
In recent years, the plant-based substance Kratom has surged in popularity across the U.S. It's raising questions about safety, regulation, and how it should be treated under the law. Kasey Chronis explores what it is, and the growing legal debate.
In recent years, the plant-based substance Kratom has surged in popularity across the U.S. It's raising questions about safety, regulation, and how it should be treated under the law. Kasey Chronis explores what it is, and the growing legal debate.
States monitor possible hantavirus exposure after deadly cruise ship outbreak
Health officials across the U.S. are monitoring possible hantavirus exposures as some remain under quarantine.
Health officials across the U.S. are monitoring possible hantavirus exposures as some remain under quarantine.
Study finds daily step goal could help keep weight off long term
Personal trainer Alyssa Weishaar explains why walking about 8,500 steps a day may help people maintain weight loss, build healthier habits and avoid slipping back into old routines.
Personal trainer Alyssa Weishaar explains why walking about 8,500 steps a day may help people maintain weight loss, build healthier habits and avoid slipping back into old routines.
Northwestern researchers develop wearable device designed to monitor stress and health
Northwestern University professor John Rogers explains how a new wireless chest-worn sensor could help doctors track stress, breathing, heart activity and other vital signs in real time.
Northwestern University professor John Rogers explains how a new wireless chest-worn sensor could help doctors track stress, breathing, heart activity and other vital signs in real time.
Food cravings at 3:45 pm aren't random, here's what your body may be warning you about
That mid-afternoon urge to reach for a snack isn't just a lack of willpower — it's something many Americans experience every day. Here's why.
That mid-afternoon urge to reach for a snack isn't just a lack of willpower — it's something many Americans experience every day. Here's why.
What you need to know about hantavirus
A growing number of states are keeping an eye out for potential hantavirus cases after an outbreak that began on a cruise ship last month. Sixteen states are now on the list and this afternoon, the CDC says that this is not the next pandemic in the making. Kailey Schuyler joins us live from Omaha, Nebraska - home to the national quarantine unit.
A growing number of states are keeping an eye out for potential hantavirus cases after an outbreak that began on a cruise ship last month. Sixteen states are now on the list and this afternoon, the CDC says that this is not the next pandemic in the making. Kailey Schuyler joins us live from Omaha, Nebraska - home to the national quarantine unit.
Could the hantavirus outbreak become the next pandemic? Northwestern expert weighs in | ChicagoLIVE
Northwestern Medicine infectious disease expert Dr. Michael Angarone stresses the importance of monitoring updates as health officials continue investigating hantavirus.
Northwestern Medicine infectious disease expert Dr. Michael Angarone stresses the importance of monitoring updates as health officials continue investigating hantavirus.
Glioblastoma vaccine shows early promise in boosting survival
A personalized DNA vaccine for glioblastoma, an aggressive and incurable brain cancer, appears safe and shows early signs of extending survival in some patients, according to a small phase 1 trial.
A personalized DNA vaccine for glioblastoma, an aggressive and incurable brain cancer, appears safe and shows early signs of extending survival in some patients, according to a small phase 1 trial.
PCOS gets new name in effort to improve diagnosis for millions of women
PCOS, a chronic hormonal condition affecting 1 in 8 women around the world, is getting a new name to improve diagnosis and care.
PCOS, a chronic hormonal condition affecting 1 in 8 women around the world, is getting a new name to improve diagnosis and care.
What to know about possible hantavirus case in Illinois
Public health officials announced they are monitoring a possible hantavirus case in Illinois that is not tied to the cruise ship outbreak.
Public health officials announced they are monitoring a possible hantavirus case in Illinois that is not tied to the cruise ship outbreak.
Possible hantavirus in Illinois, Chicago considers replacing ShotSpotter | The Chicago Report
A possible case of hantavirus was reported in Illinois. And, Chicago City Council is considering replacing ShotSpotter. All this and more on The Chicago Report.
A possible case of hantavirus was reported in Illinois. And, Chicago City Council is considering replacing ShotSpotter. All this and more on The Chicago Report.
New hantavirus cases detected in the US as officials try to prevent spread
There are more hantavirus cases tied to the outbreak on a cruise ship last month as health officials are trying to prevent more spread.
There are more hantavirus cases tied to the outbreak on a cruise ship last month as health officials are trying to prevent more spread.
Skin cream sold nationwide recalled after staph bacteria found
A skin cream sold across the country in retail stores and online was recalled after some of it was found to be contaminated with the bacteria that causes staph infections.
A skin cream sold across the country in retail stores and online was recalled after some of it was found to be contaminated with the bacteria that causes staph infections.
Possible hantavirus case in Illinois not tied to ship outbreak under investigation, IDPH says
Health officials in northern Illinois said Tuesday they're investigating a potential case of hantavirus that is not tied to the cruise ship outbreak.
Health officials in northern Illinois said Tuesday they're investigating a potential case of hantavirus that is not tied to the cruise ship outbreak.
Possible hantavirus case in Illinois not tied to ship outbreak under investigation, IDPH says
Health officials in northern Illinois said Tuesday they're investigating a potential case of hantavirus that is not tied to the cruise ship outbreak.
Health officials in northern Illinois said Tuesday they're investigating a potential case of hantavirus that is not tied to the cruise ship outbreak.
Trump's FDA commissioner, Dr. Marty Makary, to resign
Marty Makary is resigning as President Donald Trump's Food and Drug Administration head.
Marty Makary is resigning as President Donald Trump's Food and Drug Administration head.
Hantavirus outbreak concerns grow as Americans remain in quarantine
A Hantavirus outbreak tied to a Dutch-based cruise ship has sickened multiple passengers, including Americans now under quarantine in the U.S., as health officials investigate concerns that a rare strain may have spread person to person onboard.
A Hantavirus outbreak tied to a Dutch-based cruise ship has sickened multiple passengers, including Americans now under quarantine in the U.S., as health officials investigate concerns that a rare strain may have spread person to person onboard.
What to know about the hantavirus as passengers return to US | The Chicago Report
As passengers from the ship that experienced a hantavirus outbreak return to the U.S., we ask a doctor to break down what we know about the public health concern.
As passengers from the ship that experienced a hantavirus outbreak return to the U.S., we ask a doctor to break down what we know about the public health concern.
Hantavirus latest: American evacuated from ship tests positive
One American has tested positive for hantavirus and another is showing mild symptoms as the group of 18 passengers from the outbreak-stricken ship arrived back in the United States.
One American has tested positive for hantavirus and another is showing mild symptoms as the group of 18 passengers from the outbreak-stricken ship arrived back in the United States.
Supreme Court extends access to mifepristone abortion pill for now
The Supreme Court is leaving women’s access to a widely used abortion pill untouched until at least Thursday.
The Supreme Court is leaving women’s access to a widely used abortion pill untouched until at least Thursday.