Doctor breaks down a new flu variant circulating this year
Some call this the Super Flu. More people are going to the hospital and the emergency room because of a strain of the flu called H-3-N-2.
Marketplace health insurance price hike looming
Right now--- members of Congress are on a holiday break. But we could be heading into another government shutdown. And it's all about rising healthcare premiums.
Popular painkiller offers little relief, raises serious health risks, study finds
A widely prescribed opioid painkiller showed limited effectiveness and increased risk of negative effects in a new analysis published in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine.
Flu cases rise as holiday gatherings raise concern
With millions already infected, health officials warn that holiday get-togethers could fuel the spread of the flu and are urging people to take simple steps to stay safe.
Millions face health insurance premium hikes as Covid-era subsidies expire
With pandemic-era health insurance subsidies ending January 1, millions of Americans could see sharp premium increases—while Congress shows little sign of acting in time.
19 states sue HHS over push to ban transgender care for minors
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s push to limit gender-affirming care for young people is being challenged by 19 Democratic states and Washington, DC.
Illinois joins lawsuit over curtail of gender-affirming care for kids
Illinois joined a group of states suing HHS over a move that could limit gender-affirming care for young people.
Pope Leo disappointed in Illinois' new 'right to die' law
Pope Leo XIV said Tuesday he was "very disappointed" that his home state of Illinois had approved a law allowing for medically assisted suicide, and he called for greater respect of life.
Pope Leo disappointed over Illinois' passage of 'right to die' law
Pope Leo XIV said he was “very disappointed" that Illinois, his home state, approved a law allowing for medically assisted suicide.
Flu cases surging nationwide
Flu cases are surging nationwide this holiday season.
New program offers free doula care to South Side residents | ChicagoLIVE
Free doula services are now available to residents on Chicago’s South Side, offering added support for Black mothers, who continue to face higher risks during pregnancy and childbirth. Keyonna Thompkins, Program Manager for Maternal Health at the Southside Healthy Community Organization, joins us to explain how the program works.
Uncertainty as Congress is deadlocked on health care uncertainty
While millions of Americans will see a big increase in their health care premiums starting January 1. Congress left town for the year after a deadlock on expiring health care subsidies. Chad Pergram has more from Capitol Hill.
House passes GOP health care bill without ACA extension | The Chicago Report
The future of Obamacare subsidies. Illinois Congressman Brad Schneider gives us the lowdown.
House passes health care bill without subsidies extension
Congress is likely headed for holiday break without a solution for millions of Americans who will see their health insurance premiums sky-rocket.
House Republicans pass health care package as deadline nears
A former White House economic adviser breaks down the House GOP’s newly passed health care plan, what it means for Affordable Care Act subsidies and premiums, and the political fight ahead as lawmakers race toward a year-end deadline.
Four republicans agree to back democrats in Obamacare fight
Time is almost up. Congress is trying to pass a law to keep health insurance premiums from spiking for millions in a few weeks. Some republicans are now working with democrats to push for an extension of the affordable care act credits. Connor Hansen has more on this developing story.
Popular sleep positions could damage your nerves, expert says
Dr. Mike Cirigliano from the FOX Medical Team explains how some of the most popular sleeping positions could be bad for your longterm health.
Two-thirds of Americans say government should ensure health care for all: poll
The poll comes as more than 22 million Americans brace for significantly higher health care costs next year.
Health care deadline looms
Nineteen days left in the year and congress is racing to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies. If they don’t act, millions will see health care premiums skyrocket on January 1. Chad Pergram is on Capitol Hill with the latest on negotiations.
'Right to die' bill signed into law by Gov. Pritzker
Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday signed legislation allowing terminally ill adults to seek medical aid-in-dying medication, making Illinois the latest state to offer end-of-life options for patients expected to live six months or less.