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Elmhurst native wins Nobel Prize for work on immune systems

Introduction to the Nobel Prize Winner An immunologist born in west suburban Elmhurst is among the trio of researchers awarded the Nobel Prize in medicine...

Acting CDC director calls to ‘break up’ MMR vaccine into 3 shots – NBC Chicago

Introduction to the MMR Vaccine Debate Acting CDC Director Jim O’Neill on Monday called on vaccine manufacturers to develop separate shots for measles, mumps and...

CDC signs off on fall Covid shots – NBC Chicago

Introduction to Covid Shots The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday updated its Covid vaccine guidance to recommend Covid shots for people 65...

Every insurance claim is a battle for this toddler’s family – NBC Chicago

Introduction to the Struggle To prevent pneumonia, Carrie Lazoen says her 2-year-old daughter, Emmalyn, needs a “shaky vest.” Emmy, as her family calls her, has a...

Damen Silos demolition is halted by Chicago city officials due to ‘excessive dust’

Introduction to the Damen Silos Demolition Halt The city of Chicago has halted the demolition of the historic Damen Silos due to “excessive dust,” according...

FDA approves another generic abortion pill, prompting outrage from conservatives – NBC Chicago

FDA Approval of Generic Abortion Pill Introduction to the Controversy Federal officials have approved another generic version of the abortion pill mifepristone, a regulatory formality that...

Will Medicare and Medicaid be affected by the government shutdown? – NBC Chicago

Introduction to the Government Shutdown and Healthcare Your Medicare, Medicaid or Affordable Care Act coverage won’t vanish during the government shutdown, but changes to some...

Sleep-related deaths remain the leading cause of death for Cook County babies

Introduction to Sleep-Related Deaths Suffocating while sleeping remains a leading cause of death for Cook County babies, and Black babies are suffering the most, a...

Looming health insurance spikes at heart of government shutdown – NBC Chicago

Introduction to the Government Shutdown The U.S. government shut down Wednesday, with Democratic lawmakers insisting that any deal address their health care demands and Republicans...

Norovirus outbreak on Royal Caribbean cruise sickens over 70 people aboard – NBC Chicago

Introduction to the Outbreak Over 70 people aboard a 13-day Royal Caribbean cruise have reportedly fallen ill from norovirus ahead of its final destination in...

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