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Researchers are making strides in therapy for Parkinson's and essential tremor, an even more common disorder that affects millions.
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Researchers are making strides in therapy for Parkinson's and essential tremor, an even more common disorder that affects millions.
The hospitals where both volunteers worked for were destroyed by Israeli airstrikes and raids, they said.
Two doctors who just returned from Gaza on humanitarian medical missions shared their experience treating Palestinian patients at a hospital there.
The Food and Drug Administration ended a program that provided free COVID-19 vaccines in August of 2024.
The Gift of Hope Organ Donor Care Center is focused on deceased patients whose lungs, hearts and more will live on in others.
Scammers have taken more than $100 million meant for senior citizens' Medicare bills, which comes from taxpayer money. The fraud scheme was exposed after swindlers made $3 billion worth of fake Medicare claims.
A nurse who helped save a newborn's life got a surprise visit from the now 17-year-old boy who was born at 26 weeks and weighed just 2 pounds and 5 ounces.
From 1999-2023, the Journal of American Medical Association recorded 21,518 deaths where heat was either the underlying cause or the contributing cause of death, likely an underestimation, they say.
The White House announced earlier Thursday, Medicare has reached agreements with drug manufacturers on lower prices for all 10 of the drugs selected for the initial round of negotiation.
Less than a mile from the United Center, staff at Rush University Medical Center prepare for any possibility of a chemical attack.
Former Loretto Hospital executive Anosh Ahmed and two others have been indicted on charges of scheming to embezzle more than $15 million from the hospital.
In a news release, Ascension said it responded immediately, and access to some systems has been interrupted with remediation efforts in progress.
Researchers hope their findings will inspire action to make hearing aid devices more affordable since they can cost over $1,000 per ear.
Monica Davis turned herself in to Schaumburg police last week after learning investigators received complaints about her suburban dental practice.
A woman accused of performing dental work on patients without a license went before a suburban Cook County judge on Tuesday. It was the first time CBS 2 has seen Monica Davis since complaints about her were first exposed.
A woman accused of performing dental work on several patients without a license went before a judge on Tuesday. The self-proclaimed dentist was charged with three felonies, but Illinois wasn't the only state she was facing legal trouble in.
It was not Monica Davis' first run-in with the law after allegedly practicing dentistry without a license in Nevada.
A woman posing as a dentist was arrested in Schaumburg after customers complained she gave them fake braces and, in one case, a patient had a chipped tooth after a visit. Police investigated and charged the so-called dentist with a crime after a CBS 2 investigation.
A teenager who narrowly escaped death when war broke out in Ukraine more than two years ago made what was described as a miraculous turnaround.
The fake dentist also faces accusations of practicing while unlicensed in Nevada and was even arrested before treating patients in the Chicago suburbs.
The Loyola Medicine Burn Center treats more than 4,000 children each year who have experienced severe burns.
Sarah Diamond, 31, was accused of targeting the most vulnerable, including hospice patients living out their final days.
The 68-year-old Peruvian woman was eating pork rinds when the object became lodged and she threw up blood.
While a colonoscopy might not be on everyone's list of favorite things to do, it's an incredibly important medical procedure. Colorectal cancer is the third-highest leading cause of cancer in the U.S. Doctors at Chicago's Rush University Medical Center took CBS 2 into a colonoscopy procedure room to show how a new high-tech tool helps improve screening and will hopefully save lives.
This year's class from Northwestern University sat front row for lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic and now a measles outbreak.
One woman was rescued, and three people did not survive.
This news comes right on time for air travelers—as many start to plan and book their holiday travel.
The actor said seeing "The Song of the Lark" helped him through a difficult time.
Ball sustained a right wrist sprain in the first quarter of Monday's game against Memphis.
Emotions ran high among the families and friends of the two victims. They said they were targeted for appearing homeless.
Puerto Rican community members said they'll use their anger to help organize in the campaign's closing days.
The proposal for a property tax increase would be a reversal of a campaign promise Mayor Brandon Johnson made.
Robert F. Kennedy suspended his longshot presidential campaign in August and endorsed former President Donald Trump.
Firebrand right-wing influencer Steve Bannon served a four-month sentence for defying a subpoena from a congressional committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Republican Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb is term-limited out, so the race to replace him is on. Meanwhile in Illinois, U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen (D-Illinois) faces a challenge.
According to the Citizens Utility Board, it will cost another $12.8 billion to complete the project--$5 billion more than previous estimates.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
This is part of a massive recall that includes nearly 12 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and chicken.
The study said the unique difficulty finding a place in suburban Chicago was the result of a number of factors, including the growth of hip suburbs, big businesses relocating to the area, and high occupancy rates and slow construction.
Experts raised concerns about people in already underserved communities losing easy access to drug stores.
Some pathogens that contaminate food are even showing up in the U.S. for the first time thanks to climate change.
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
Work in the labs at the IFSH in southwest suburban Bedford Park is centered around learning more about why some food products make people sick.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
Franciscan Health infectious disease physician Dr. Erica Kaufman West said she is not at all surprised that COVID variants are still evolving.
The South Side warehouse has more than 200 employees, according to the union that represents 75 members.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
Experts raised concerns about people in already underserved communities losing easy access to drug stores.
The Indiana Court of Appeals has reinstated a lawsuit filed by the state accusing TikTok of deceiving its users about the video-sharing platform's level of inappropriate content for children and the security of its consumers' personal information.
Magnicity is still mum on what exactly it has in mind for the space, though 360 CHICAGO earlier said a restaurant will not be back.
During six undistinguished seasons in the major leagues, Bob Uecker never played an inning for the Milwaukee Brewers. But during his more than half-century as the team's play-by-play announcer, he has become a mascot for the game.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, Willie Nelson and Jessica Alba are the latest big-name celebrities to join Vice President Kamala Harris on the campaign trail.
Joe Rogan interviewed former President Donald Trump at his studio Friday. Here's what to know about the show.
The concert, part of Timberlake's Forget Tomorrow World Tour, had been scheduled for this coming Sunday, Oct. 27. It will instead be held Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.
The fire broke out just before midnight in the 200 block of Enoch Avenue. The Zion Fire Chief Justin Stried said strong winds initially made it difficult to fight the fire, and crews spent four hours battling the flames.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024.
The actor said seeing "The Song of the Lark," a work by Jules Breton, helped him through a difficult time. Marie Saavedra reports.
Lyons was honored with the Leadership Award by Athena International, an organization fostering opportunities for women and girls worldwide.
Some travelers at O'Hare International Airport Tuesday night were pleased to hear about the new rule. Darius Johnson reports.
The proposal for a property tax increase would be a reversal of a campaign promise Mayor Brandon Johnson made.
This news comes right on time for air travelers—as many start to plan and book their holiday travel.
The actor said seeing "The Song of the Lark" helped him through a difficult time.
Puerto Rican community members said they'll use their anger to help organize in the campaign's closing days.
One woman was rescued, and three people did not survive.
Jackson has been waiting for this specific decision since his release from prison two weeks ago
The skull has been identified as Esther Granger, a 17-year-old girl who died in Indiana, in 1866.
In a court document, a DCFS worker predicted the teen would run—and so did the judge handling the case.
The hospitals where both volunteers worked for were destroyed by Israeli airstrikes and raids, they said.
"Pay attention in the red flags, because there's always red flags," said Enidt Martinez.
Ball sustained a right wrist sprain in the first quarter of Monday's game against Memphis.
UCLA commit Colton Gumino is leading Hersey High School into the playoffs and is giving back to his community.
Philipp Kurashev, Lukas Reichel and Ryan Donato had goals as the Blackhawks led 3-2 after the first period.
Zach LaVine scored 30 points, including 11 in the fourth quarter.
Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson apologized to his teammates for motioning to the crowd and having his back turned when the Washington Commanders snapped the ball on their winning Hail Mary touchdown pass as time expired and vowed not to do it again.
Emotions ran high among the families and friends of the two victims. They said they were targeted for appearing homeless.
Police said a group of two to four young men and teenagers and one female have approached their victims on foot and demanded their property.
Overnight, a group of burglars smashed the front window of Ivy Smoke & Vape at 1346 W. Irving Park Rd., leaving glass all over the ground.
A judge said Johnston failed to show remorse for his actions.
The suspected gunman was apprehended a couple of blocks away.
