Minnesota must provide documents to US government in child care fraud probe by next week By Charlotte Kramon January 2, 2026 at 5:40 p.m. Minnesota officials have until next week to provide the Trump administration with information about providers...
There’s never been a better time to quit caffeine By The New York Times News Service Syndicate January 2, 2026 at 8:03 a.m. A renewed focus on health has inspired many people to examine their relationship with coffee...
Federal employees file complaint against Trump administration’s ban on gender-affirming care By Associated Press January 2, 2026 at 7:17 a.m. The Trump administration is facing a new legal complaint from a group of government employees...
Meet Brandon Alexander Whittington: The first baby born in Chicago in 2026 By Robert Channick January 1, 2026 at 3:55 p.m. At Mount Sinai Hospital, Brandon Alexander Whittington entered the world as what is believed to...
Indiana will see health program changes in 2026 By Alexandra Kukulka January 1, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. As Hoosiers ring in 2026, three major initiatives have been announced for the new year,...
Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikes By Ali Swenson January 1, 2026 at 12:05 p.m. The arrival of the New Year's Day deadline with no fix from Congress cemented higher...
If everyone seems sick, it’s not your imagination. Flu is on the rise in the Chicago area. By Lisa Schencker January 1, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Chicago area hospitals say they’ve seen spikes in patients with the flu sooner this year...
As federal health tax credits end, Chicago-area leaders warn about costs to Cook County and Illinois hospitals By A.D. Quig December 31, 2025 at 5:24 p.m. Affordable Care Act tax credits are set to expire on Jan. 1, 2026. Cook County...
Appeals court says Medicaid funding cuts for Planned Parenthood can stand while lawsuit proceeds By Holly Ramer December 31, 2025 at 2:50 p.m. The Trump administration can continue to withhold Medicaid funding from Planned Parenthood and other health...
American Heart Association revives theory that light drinking may be good for you By The New York Times News Service Syndicate December 31, 2025 at 9:47 a.m. Now the American Heart Association has revived the idea in a scientific review that is...