UC San Diego researchers work on way to prevent Alzheimer’s disease with molecular ‘switch’ By Ashley Mackin Solomon April 27, 2026 at 8:13 a.m. Researchers at UC San Diego say they recently uncovered new insights into a protein that...
Tick season seems to be off to a fast start. Some experts worry about future illnesses. By Mike Stobbe April 25, 2026 at 3:26 p.m. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an early advisory to the public this...
Mind Body Fest offers ‘restorative experience’ in Hinsdale for those impacted by cancer By Chuck Fieldman April 25, 2026 at 5:06 a.m. Mind Body Fest at the Wellness House in Hinsdale for families impacted by cancer, is...
1 in 4 women crossing state lines for abortions traveled to Illinois in 2025, data shows By Audrey Pachuta April 25, 2026 at 8:35 a.m. New data revealed that Illinois continues to draw high numbers of out-of-state abortion seekers.
FDA plans ultra-fast review of three psychedelic drugs following Trump directive By Matthew Perrone April 24, 2026 at 1:35 p.m. The Food and Drug Administration said Friday it will offer ultra-fast review to three psychedelic...
President Trump unveils deal with Regeneron to lower drug prices as part of most-favored-nation initiative By Ali Swenson April 23, 2026 at 9:44 p.m. The deal involves Regeneron lowering the prices of all its current and future drugs on...
Esther Sciammarella, Chicago public health expert who championed care for Hispanic populations, dies at 87 By Bob Goldsborough April 23, 2026 at 3:23 p.m. The onetime clinician worked for the Chicago Department of Public Health and formed the nonprofit...
US health officials nix publication of a study on COVID vaccine effectiveness By Mike Stobbe April 22, 2026 at 4:55 p.m. U.S. health officials stopped the publication of a study on whether the COVID-19 vaccine was...
Vaccines, budget cuts and affordability: Takeaways from RFK Jr’s gauntlet of congressional hearings By Ali Swenson April 22, 2026 at 4:52 p.m. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday concluded a marathon series of hearings with...
Abortion ban religious exemption case headed to Indiana Supreme Court By Alexandra Kukulka April 22, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. A lawsuit for an additional exemption to Indiana’s near-total abortion ban allowing it as a...