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New procedure giving COPD patients hope, relief WGN-TV

WebWith no treatment options other than oxygen, a new procedure – and tiny device – is helping patients breathe a sigh of relief. Carol Folan has lived with emphysema and COPD for years. But in

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Delaying menopause: Groundbreaking women’s health …

WebFrom hot flashes and mood shifts to more serious symptoms, menopause can be a challenging chapter for many women. Now, a Yale scientist hopes to re-calculate …

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West Side hospital hosts first-ever health fair for women

WebCHICAGO — In honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, the Humboldt Park Health Center — in collaboration with Near North Health — …

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Illinois, Chicago health departments celebrate response to …

WebInfection timeline First infection – March 7 . On Thursday, March 7, the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) reported the first measles case in a …

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MedWatch Digest: A 77% jump in cancer cases is …

WebThe number of cancer cases worldwide is expected to increase by 77% by 2050, according to a new report from the World Health Organization’s International …

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Gov. Pritzker announces state's partnership with Google …

WebIllinois Gov. JB Pritzker has introduced a new phase to his behavioral health services initiative, and it includes a partnership with a huge tech company. In a press …

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W.H.O wants more bird flu monitoring — and other …

WebMedical Watch Digest for April 19 Concerns about the potential for bird flu to spread among humans.The World Health Organization is calling for more tracking and preparation. H5N1 is a highly

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Community mental health center for youth opens in West …

WebUpdated: Jan 26, 2024 / 07:26 PM CST. SHARE. CHICAGO — A new mental health center on the city’s West Side is now open. Illinois Senator Dick Durbin was on hand to help …

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Alcohol vs. cannabis vs. tobacco: Doctors answer which is worst for …

WebBut when it comes to generalizing for the average person, Akhil said alcohol was the worst, followed by tobacco. “Alcohol use is linked to over 200 health conditions …

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Some Chicago area hospitals requiring masks again as respiratory

WebCHICAGO — Some Chicago area hospitals and other facilities are returning their mask mandates as respiratory infections are on the rise. Rush is one provider that …

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Biden officials indefinitely postpone ban on menthol

WebWASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s administration is indefinitely delaying a long-awaited menthol cigarette ban, a decision that infuriated anti-smoking …

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These wildly viral hand sanitizers are actually worth the hype

WebA good hand sanitizer is great to have — especially when you’re on the go and don’t have access to a way to wash your hands. Being able to sanitize can help prevent …

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Tinley Park moving forward with plans to convert site of former …

WebTINLEY PARK, Ill. — The Tinley Park-Park District is moving ahead with plans to turn the site of a former mental health center into a sprawling recreation …

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WGN Chief Meteorologist Tom Skilling shares how weight loss …

WebCHICAGO — Loyal WGN News viewers have watched Chief Meteorologist Tom Skilling’s weight loss for months. However, few know the struggles off the air that …

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Positive case of measles confirmed in Will County, health officials say

WebThe ongoing measles outbreak in Chicago has spread to another county. The Will County Health Department announced in a news release on its website that it …

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Cook County Health warns of possible measles exposures at these …

WebAnyone who was at the Arlington Heights facility between noon and 2 p.m. should call the Cook County Department of Public Health at 708-836-8600. Anyone who …

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Lake County, Ill., confirms 1st measles case connected to recent …

WebThose who feel may have been at any of the exposure locations are also advised to contact the Health Department’s Communicable Disease team at (847) 377 …

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Waukegan medical center loses level 2 trauma center designation

WebUpdated: Feb 5, 2024 / 09:30 PM CST. WAUKEGAN, Ill. — A medical center in Waukegan has been stripped of its level 2 trauma center designation, and the state’s decision has …

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Paramedic who injected Elijah McClain with ketamine before his …

WebBRIGHTON, Colo. (AP) — A former paramedic who injected Elijah McClain with a powerful sedative avoided prison Friday and was sentenced to 14 months in jail …

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South Korean police raid office of incoming head of doctors

WebLim Hyun-taek, incoming head of the Korean Medical Association (KMA), speaks during a press conference at the KMA building in Seoul, South Korea, on March …

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Elementary nurse in Arlington Heights under investigation for …

WebARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — An elementary nurse is under investigation in Arlington Heights for the alleged “misuse” of prescription medication intended for …

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Chicago Health warns of possible measles exposure on CTA buses, …

WebCHICAGO — The Chicago Department of Public Health is warning locals about possible measles exposure at several city locations. CDPH says the following …

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Family of suburban hospital CEO who died after heart surgery sues

WebCHICAGO — The family of a southwest suburban hospital CEO who died after heart surgery is suing the University of Chicago Health System for negligence. It …

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