Illinois pushes lung cancer screening as risks for women often overlooked
Dr. Juanita Mora from the American Lung Association from discusses a new statewide effort to boost lung cancer screening and awareness.
Dr. Juanita Mora from the American Lung Association from discusses a new statewide effort to boost lung cancer screening and awareness.
Friend donates liver, helping woman beat advanced colorectal cancer: 'Another chance at life'
A woman diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer is now cancer-free after a liver transplant from a lifelong friend, highlighting a promising treatment option for select patients.
A woman diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer is now cancer-free after a liver transplant from a lifelong friend, highlighting a promising treatment option for select patients.
Friend donates liver, helping woman beat advanced colorectal cancer: ‘Another chance at life’
A woman diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer is now cancer-free after a liver transplant from a lifelong friend, highlighting a promising treatment option for select patients.
A woman diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer is now cancer-free after a liver transplant from a lifelong friend, highlighting a promising treatment option for select patients.
South Side health conference aims to empower women across generations
Ald. Jeanette Taylor (20th) previews a weekend event focused on expanding healthcare education, creating safe spaces for discussion and connecting women of all ages with resources.
Ald. Jeanette Taylor (20th) previews a weekend event focused on expanding healthcare education, creating safe spaces for discussion and connecting women of all ages with resources.
Med students celebrate Match Day as state faces doctor shortfall
Hundreds of medical students across the city, including at the University of Illinois Chicago College of Medicine, opened sealed envelopes revealing where they will begin residency training, a milestone that comes as Illinois faces a growing shortage of doctors.
Hundreds of medical students across the city, including at the University of Illinois Chicago College of Medicine, opened sealed envelopes revealing where they will begin residency training, a milestone that comes as Illinois faces a growing shortage of doctors.
Adult-onset allergies catch many by surprise as seasons change
Dr. Rene Roberts from Oak Street Health explains why some adults suddenly develop allergies later in life, how to spot the symptoms and what steps to take for treatment.
Dr. Rene Roberts from Oak Street Health explains why some adults suddenly develop allergies later in life, how to spot the symptoms and what steps to take for treatment.
Americans skipping meals or cutting back on other needs to afford health care, poll finds
As millions of Americans endure the financial burden of rising health care costs, some admit to making sacrifices to cover their expenses like skipping meals, according to a new poll.
As millions of Americans endure the financial burden of rising health care costs, some admit to making sacrifices to cover their expenses like skipping meals, according to a new poll.
Illinois expands ABLE accounts to more residents with disabilities
Illinois raised the age limit for its ABLE savings program from 27 to 47, making about 250,000 more residents eligible. The accounts allow people with disabilities to save for expenses like housing and medical bills without losing Medicaid or SSI benefits.
Illinois raised the age limit for its ABLE savings program from 27 to 47, making about 250,000 more residents eligible. The accounts allow people with disabilities to save for expenses like housing and medical bills without losing Medicaid or SSI benefits.
Nonprofit brings warrior tablets to Chicago pediatric patients
The Hope Always Foundation is bringing comfort and connection to pediatric patients in the form of warrior tablets.
The Hope Always Foundation is bringing comfort and connection to pediatric patients in the form of warrior tablets.
Colorectal cancer rising in younger Americans as rates fall for seniors
Dr. Shikha Jain breaks down new data showing colorectal cancer cases declining in adults over 65 but climbing sharply in younger people, and explains why early screening matters.
Dr. Shikha Jain breaks down new data showing colorectal cancer cases declining in adults over 65 but climbing sharply in younger people, and explains why early screening matters.
$1.5 billion in medical debt wiped out for Cook County residents
Gov. JB Pritzker and Toni Preckwinkle announce $1.5 billion in medical debt relief through Illinois’ partnership with Undue Medical Debt, expanding a 2024 state program aimed at helping low- and middle-income families.
Gov. JB Pritzker and Toni Preckwinkle announce $1.5 billion in medical debt relief through Illinois’ partnership with Undue Medical Debt, expanding a 2024 state program aimed at helping low- and middle-income families.
Advanced CTE tied to sharp rise in dementia risk, major brain study finds
A new study is offering clearer insight into how chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease linked to repeated head injuries, relates to memory loss and dementia.
A new study is offering clearer insight into how chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease linked to repeated head injuries, relates to memory loss and dementia.
Prescription drug costs in Illinois: Citizen Action pushes for affordability board | ChicagoLIVE
Anusha Thotakura of Citizen Action Illinois explains the push for a Prescription Drug Affordability Board to stop the dangerous trend of residents rationing life-saving medication.
Anusha Thotakura of Citizen Action Illinois explains the push for a Prescription Drug Affordability Board to stop the dangerous trend of residents rationing life-saving medication.
Father's viral TikTok brings thousands of Latinos to national donor database
A father posted his first TikTok this month, in a last-ditch effort to find a bone marrow donor for his teenage son. His plea to the Latino community to join the National Marrow Donor Program went viral, and encouraged thousands of people to sign up.
A father posted his first TikTok this month, in a last-ditch effort to find a bone marrow donor for his teenage son. His plea to the Latino community to join the National Marrow Donor Program went viral, and encouraged thousands of people to sign up.
What women can do right now to lower cancer risk
Dr. Dario Roque from Northwestern Medicine explains how routine screenings, vaccines and everyday choices can help prevent certain cancers and improve women’s long-term health.
Dr. Dario Roque from Northwestern Medicine explains how routine screenings, vaccines and everyday choices can help prevent certain cancers and improve women’s long-term health.
Chicago father welcomes son after rare testicular cancer
A cancer diagnosis at 38 left Kevin Hull with tough choices, including whether he could have more children. Here’s how science helped his family grow.
A cancer diagnosis at 38 left Kevin Hull with tough choices, including whether he could have more children. Here’s how science helped his family grow.
Blood test could predict what age Alzheimer's symptoms will start, new study suggests
A blood test could reveal at what age a person will see symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease before they happen, according to a new study.
A blood test could reveal at what age a person will see symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease before they happen, according to a new study.
Illinois erases $1.1B in medical debt for more than 500K residents
More than 500,000 Illinois residents are receiving letters this week, saying their medical debt has been erased.
More than 500,000 Illinois residents are receiving letters this week, saying their medical debt has been erased.
Bill would guarantee paid sick leave for all US workers if passed
All American workers could earn up to one week of paid sick time a year under the proposed legislation.
All American workers could earn up to one week of paid sick time a year under the proposed legislation.
February is Heart Health Month: Experts urge action to prevent heart disease
Dr. Mihaela Stacu of Sinai Chicago discusses the risks of heart disease in Illinois, the impact of nutrition and outreach, and steps residents can take to protect their heart health.
Dr. Mihaela Stacu of Sinai Chicago discusses the risks of heart disease in Illinois, the impact of nutrition and outreach, and steps residents can take to protect their heart health.