Health

Groundbreaking Treatment Cures Type 1 Diabetes Patients

University of Chicago study shows patients able to stop insulin injections after islet cell transplant.

Lung Screening Cuts Mortality for Non-Smokers in China

New evidence shows one-time low-dose CT screening can significantly reduce lung cancer mortality in a non-risk based population.

Study: Trauma Center Placement Saves Lives in Chicago

Opening of University of Chicago Medicine's Level 1 trauma center linked to 3.9% reduction in firearm mortality

Stair Climbers Persist Despite Building Security Concerns

Stair climbing has become a popular exercise, but some enthusiasts face challenges accessing stairwells in office buildings and hotels.

Stair Climbers Persist Despite Security Concerns

Fitness enthusiasts find creative ways to access stairwells for exercise, even when building managers restrict access.

What Happens to Your Body When You Take Pre-Workout

Pre-workout supplements can support energy, strength, and endurance during exercise, but they also come with several potential side effects.

Scream Clubs Offer Unique Stress Relief

New 'scream clubs' provide a space for people to let out their frustrations through communal screaming.

Why People Panic Over Small Things But Stay Calm in Crises

Mental health experts explain the psychology behind this common phenomenon.

US Cities Grapple with Growing Public Disorder

Stark contrast between American cities and global norms raises concerns about mental health crisis and lack of public order

Surgical Directions Launches Expert Panel Series to Elevate Sterile Processing

New executive insights position sterile processing as a critical driver of surgical performance, patient safety, and financial outcomes.

Advocate Health Care Unveils Plans for New Trinity Hospital

The new state-of-the-art community hospital will serve both inpatient and outpatient care on Chicago's South Side.

US Health Department Signals Progress on Selecting New CDC Head

Top official says interviews for CDC director role are encouraging, after recent leadership shakeup.