Cyberattack disrupts hospitals and health care services in several statesA cyberattack has affected computers at hospitals in multiple states, forcing some emergency rooms to close and ambulances to be diverted. August 04, 2023
Mayo Clinic Q&A: What is cardiac arrest?Cardiac arrest is when the heart cannot fulfill its duties, such as pumping oxygenated blood around the body to reach critical areas such as the brain and the rest of the body. August 04, 2023
More than 47,000 Illinois residents lose Medicaid as state begins asking recipients to prove eligibilityStates are asking recipients to prove they’re eligible for the program, for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic started August 02, 2023
Harvard Health: Stomachs growl, noses run, and yawning is contagious: Ever wonder why?There are certain things our bodies do so often and so automatically that we barely notice them. Each is a universal part of our daily human experience, but did you ever wonder why? August 02, 2023
Brain fog and other long COVID symptoms affect millions. New treatment studies bring hope The National Institutes of Health is starting some studies to test possible treatments for long COVID. August 01, 2023
Mayo Clinic Q&A: Tips for cancer patients to stay safe in the summerWhen temperatures soar, the heat can take a toll on the body, mind and spirit. July 28, 2023
Harvard Health: Can a multivitamin improve your memory?It is worth speaking with your doctor about whether you could have a vitamin deficiency in B1, B6, B12, D, or any other important vitamins. July 26, 2023
How common is cardiac arrest in young athletes? Local experts weigh inSudden cardiac arrest in young people, while not common, can still occur. And in the past few years, this grim reality has cut short the lives of at least two Chicago-area young adults. July 25, 2023
With record-smashing ridership, RAGBRAI bike ride across Iowa turns 50The annual RAGBRAI bike ride across Iowa turns 50 this month, and 70,000 riders are expected to take part in the journey Wednesday. July 25, 2023
Johnson campaign promise to reopen mental health clinics and enact ‘Treatment not Trauma’ non-police response gets boostJohnson's predecessor Lori Lightfoot also made campaign pledge to reopen the clinics but in office chose a different approach. July 24, 2023
For decades, Camp One Step has been helping children with their cancer journeys — and changing their livesOn the shores of Geneva Lake in Williams Bay, Wisconsin, pediatric cancer patients get to be a kid again with other kids like them. July 23, 2023
Mayo Clinic Q&A: Pay attention to symptoms for good men’s healthAs men age, even those accustomed to good health may encounter symptoms that affect their quality of life. July 21, 2023
Mosquitoes with West Nile virus found in DuPage, Will countiesThe health departments in DuPage and Will counties are reporting that mosquitoes testing positive for West Nile virus have been found in traps in area six towns. July 19, 2023
Harvard Health: Orienteering combines map and compass reading with exercisePicture this: you’re with friends in an unfamiliar forest using only a map and a compass to guide you to an upcoming checkpoint. July 19, 2023
Second Alzheimer’s drug in pipeline can slow the disease by a few months but with safety riskNew research shows another experimental Alzheimer's drug can modestly slow patients' inevitable worsening. July 17, 2023
Iowa governor signs 6-week abortion ban into lawThe new legislation prohibits almost all abortions once cardiac activity can be detected, which is usually around six weeks of pregnancy and before many women know they are pregnant. July 14, 2023
Mayo Clinic Q&A: Is there a wrong way, or time, to nap?Closing your eyes for a few minutes during your busy day may seem like a good idea. It can refresh and recharge you. Is there a wrong way to nap? July 14, 2023
Lingering long COVID looms even as Chicago hospital admissions decline, Northwestern research showsBoth Illinois and Chicago are below the similarly declining national average in hospital admissions, but a new study from Northwestern Medicine's Comprehensive COVID-19 Center details patients' struggles with long COVID. July 14, 2023
Harvard Health: Staying safe on hikes when temperatures spikeIf you venture far from home, it’s essential to make sure you’re prepared for the local climate and other conditions you may encounter on the trail. July 12, 2023
Mayo Clinic Q&A: Work with your hands? Watch out for carpal tunnel syndromeCarpal tunnel syndrome is one condition that can affect many types of occupations, including farmers, truck drivers, factory and construction workers, and others. July 07, 2023
Women with opioid use disorder face stigma in getting help, seeking treatmentTraditionally, victims of past drug epidemics have been overwhelmingly male, but in the past quarter-century, those who developed an opioid addiction mostly started on prescription opioids and there is now a more even split among genders. July 06, 2023
Ohio abortion rights backers submit nearly double needed signatures for fall ballot measureOhioans United for Reproductive Rights said they dropped off more than 700,000 petition signatures on Wednesday to Republican Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose’s office in downtown Columbus July 05, 2023
Harvard Health: Mud runs are dirty, challenging, next-level funYou can relive childhood adventures by signing up for a mud run. These outdoor team events focus on navigating through military-inspired obstacle courses and getting good and dirty in the process. July 05, 2023
Indiana Supreme Court upholds abortion ban, says state constitution gives only limited protectionsThe Indiana Supreme Court ruled Friday that the state’s abortion ban doesn’t violate the state constitution, removing a major hurdle to enforcing the ban Republicans approved last summer. June 30, 2023
Deadly germ behind infant formula shortage joins CDC watchlistA group that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention agreed to add infections caused by cronobacter to the list of serious conditions reported to the agency. June 30, 2023
Mayo Clinic Q&A: Proper posture and body alignment is beneficial to your overall healthGood posture supports good health. Starting good habits when young, though it requires conscious effort, can help you throughout your life. June 30, 2023
Florida issues health advisory after 4 locally contract malaria in first spread in US in 20 yearsThe initial malaria advisory was issued in Sarasota County after the first case was reported in late May. That was followed by a second case, and then two more, said Jae Williams, the press secretary for the Florida Department of Health. June 28, 2023
‘Rage giving’ prompted by overturning of Roe v. Wade has dropped off, abortion access groups sayAbortion access groups who received a windfall of donations following the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade one year ago say those emergency grants have ended and individual and foundation giving has dropped off. June 28, 2023
Harvard Health: How to cope when smoke affects air quality and healthJust like fossil fuel pollution from burning coal, oil, and gas, wildfires create hazardous gases and tiny particles of varying sizes (known as particulate matter, or PM10, PM2.5, PM0.1) that are harmful to breathe. June 28, 2023
The next big advance in cancer treatment could be a vaccineAfter decades of limited success, scientists say research has reached a turning point, with many predicting more vaccines will be out in five years. June 26, 2023