Saving discarded organs to save more lives. Roughly 18 to 20 percent of patients on the waiting list will get too sick, or they’ll die before they receive a transplant. Local researchers hope to solve that problem with a little help from nanoparticles. Th... See more
For Monday, July 6, WGN’s Dina Bair has the latest on new medical information, including: New vaccine for HIV A new HIV vaccine offers hope for eliminating the disease. Current treatments keep HIV at bay but do not clear the virus from the body. La Jolla ... See more
Just like humans, animals can suffer the effects of extreme temps. They can’t tell us, but they do show us. The canine crowd was thin at the dog park this week as Chicago battled extreme heat. The few who brave the elements like Jarrett Jespersen stick to... See more
CHICAGO (WGN) — Heat plus the holiday means a lot of people plan to hit the water this weekend. It’s why swim safety, especially regarding children, is paramount, says Dr. Deanna Behrens, a pediatric critical care doctor at Advocate Children’s Hospital. “... See more
CHICAGO (WGN) — For Tuesday, June 2, WGN’s Dina Bair has the latest on new medical information, including: GLP-1 use could help lower risk of developing breast cancer There’s a surprising new benefit from taking GLP-1 weight loss drugs—using the medicatio... See more
