Northwestern Memorial Ranks 12th On List Of Best Hospitals
U.S. News & World Report placed Northwestern Memorial Hospital as the 12th on its list for best medical centers in the country this year.
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U.S. News & World Report placed Northwestern Memorial Hospital as the 12th on its list for best medical centers in the country this year.
As two box office movies tell an age-old story of Snow White -- the fairy-tale character gets a new attitude -- one that could send different messages to little girls.
General manager Gar Forman said Tuesday that Thibodeau's option will be picked up and they will resume talks about a longterm extension soon.
It's a decision you may be struggling with, should your son or daughter get the HPV vaccine? It's a vaccine that prevents cancer, but as CBS 2's Mary Kay Kleist reports, many parents are worried about side effects.
New research from Chicago suggests that keeping physically active can also keep you mentally fit.
Just a few months after opening its new main hospital building with much fanfare, Rush University Medical Center is suing the architect and engineer that developed it.
Many people once considered a cancer diagnosis a death sentence. Several years ago, cancer vaccines were promising, and now some are even approved by the FDA. So are we closer to a cure? CBS 2's Mary Kay Kleist reports.
The question for parents of babies born on February 29 is: should they celebrate their child's birthday once every four years, or twice every year?
Staffers are quickly settling in to their new digs at the brand new Rush University Medical Center hospital building on the city's Near West Side.
The first phase of the opening of the new Rush University Medical Center began Friday, as the hospital's state-of-the-art emergency department begins operating.
A Chicago sleep researcher says new federal rules requiring more sleep for airline pilots are a definitely improvement, but are still inadequate.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel is preparing to launch a major new initiative at the city's community colleges, focusing on providing jobs for graduates by working with employers to create curriculum that should help produce the kind of workers the city's businesses need.
It's billed as one of the most advanced hospitals in the nation. Officials cut the ribbon on a new 14-story building at Rush University Medical Center on Thursday.
Rush University Medical Center on Thursday is dedicating its new, state-of-the-art hospital building.
The best selling drug of all time is going generic. Lipitor lost its patent protection on Wednesday. CBS 2's Vince Gerasole reports on the effect newer and cheaper generic versions of the medication could have on your wallet.
Who hasn't forgotten someone's name, misplaced their keys, or walked into a room and forgotten why they entered? Over the past year, studies have shown that there are ways to remember things better. CBS 2's Mary Kay Kleist reports on some simple changes we can all make to maximize our memory.
Most of us could go right back to work if we broke our thumbs, but not so with Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler.
Stressed out? You might want to get it in check. Chicago researchers say stress could be a new risk factor for breast cancer.
More and more these days, you see teenagers hanging out at your neighborhood coffee shop, craving a caffeine kick.
A 73-year-old woman was found beaten to death over the weekend in the garage of her home in Bridgeport.
This year, 213 drugs – including many life-saving medications – have been very hard to get. At least 15 deaths nationwide are being blamed on the drug shortage.
A Rush University team has found signs that symptoms of aging may not be due to the aging process itself, but to medical problems that might be prevented.
It's the number one tool of a terrorist: Fear. And in an age of potential chemical and biological attacks, you might be wondering how prepared Chicago is for such a threat.
There have been studies linking cell phones to cancer. But when the World Health Organization speaks, many listen.
Two new studies from Rush University Medical Center researchers find you're more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease if you're a couch potato or if you have thin brain matter.
