New imaging techniques will allow researchers to study small changes in the retina that could indicate the early stages of brain diseases, like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
Stories by Kristen Thometz
10 Things to Do This Weekend: April 4-7
Food fests decidated to bacon and donuts, an epic pillow fight, an artisan market and political posters usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.
Lightfoot, Preckwinkle Meet at Post-Election Unity Event
With the race behind them, Chicago Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle came together for a unity event with the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.
With $1.5M Grant, UI Cancer Center to Address Disparities in Chicago
The three-year funding award will be used to develop population-specific cancer prevention and screening programs at community hospitals and health centers in Austin, Humboldt Park and South Shore.
Northwestern to Study New Alzheimer’s Disease Drug
Northwestern University is one of dozens of medical centers across the country studying whether the drug can protect against or slow down the progression of the disease in patients already experiencing symptoms.
FDA Proposes Dense Breast Notification Requirement
A new rule would require that mammography providers notify women who have dense breast tissue, a risk factor for breast cancer.
Measles Exposure Reported in Cook County
An individual with a confirmed case of measles visited more than a dozen Cook County stores, restaurants and theaters before realizing they were sick, according to health officials.
10 Things to Do This Weekend: March 28-31
Lush plants, show tunes, hot coffee and cold beer usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.
4 in 10 Chicago Parents Don’t Have Paid Leave, Survey Finds
Caring for a sick family member, such as a child, is the top reason why parents take off work, according to a new citywide survey. Yet nearly 40 percent of working parents don’t have paid leave.
Social Security Administration Warning of Phone Impersonation Scheme
While the Social Security Administration may contact people by phone, employees will never threaten a person or a promise Social Security benefit approval in exchange for information, according to the agency.
For First Time, FDA Approves Drug for Treating Postpartum Depression
As many as one in seven women experience postpartum depression, which can be life-threatening when severe. But there hasn’t been a treatment specific to the condition – until now.
10 Things to Do This Weekend: March 21-24
Superheroes and villains, a springtime run, musical performances and wine flights usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.
Report: Illinois Just ‘Getting Started’ in Addressing Children’s Needs
There are 12 million infants and toddlers living in the United States, but the state in which they spend their first few years can make a big difference in their well-being for years to come, a new report finds.
UIC Alumni Create Scholarship to Honor Mercy Hospital Shooting Victim
The Tamara O’Neal MD Scholarship Fund will help support University of Illinois medical students while honoring the life of O’Neal, who was killed in a November shooting at Mercy Hospital.
UIC Receives $3.5M to Study HIV Medication Adherence
Can an app help people stick to their medications? That’s what local researchers hope find out in a new study funded by the National Institutes of Health.
Reclaim Your ‘Dibs’ Items or They’ll be Thrown Out, City Says
In a sign that spring is on the way, the Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation on Monday will begin removing items used to (unofficially) reserve parking spots during winter.
10 Things to Do This Weekend: March 14-17
A green river, St. Patrick’s Day parades, nature photos and Indian dances usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.
Health Officials Warning Residents About Unproven Stem Cell Therapies
The Illinois Department of Public Health is warning patients and health care providers about the risks of stem cell therapies that are not approved by the FDA following a national investigation into their use.
Study Finds Black Americans More Likely to Live in ‘Trauma Deserts’
A new South Side facility has increased access to trauma care in Chicago, where in 2015, 73 percent of majority black communities were located at least 5 miles from a trauma center, according to a new study.
FDA Approves Ketamine Nasal Spray as New Depression Treatment
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For the first time in 30 years, the Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment for depression.
Study: Adolescent Binge Drinking Increases Risk for Anxiety as an Adult
Even if discontinued, binge drinking at an early age increases the risk of developing anxiety later in life, according to researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Cook County Sheriff Warns of Apple Phone Scam
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart is warning residents about a sophisticated phone scam in which an unsolicited caller claims to be a representative from Apple, Inc.
Chicago’s Runoff Election: Early Voting Locations, Dates
An April 2 runoff election will determine Chicago’s next mayor, city treasurer and aldermen in more than a dozen wards across the city. Find out when and where you can cast your ballot.
Willie Wilson Endorses Lori Lightfoot for Chicago Mayor
Businessman Willie Wilson, who finished fourth in his bid for Chicago mayor in the Feb. 26 election, announces his endorsement of former federal prosecutor Lori Lightfoot.
City Investigating Salmonella Exposure at Archer Heights Grocery Store
The Chicago Department of Public Health is investigating an outbreak of salmonella after six people who consumed food from the kitchen counter at Supermercado Rivera became sick late last month.
