A Chicago survey found most patients would take an Alzheimer’s blood test, but doctors say results need confirmatory testing and counseling. Tests aren’t yet a standalone diagnosis.

CDC data show ER visits for tick bites at their highest for this time of year since 2017. Illinois health officials urge repellents, tick checks and prompt removal.

West Side clinics report a climb in HIV diagnoses and later‑stage disease. Doctors point to long‑acting prevention and steady funding as critical fixes.

A precautionary boil water advisory covers parts of Schererville after system pressure fell below the 20-psi threshold; testing is underway and officials say contamination is not suspected.

CDPH ordered Dearborn Wholesale Grocers closed after inspectors documented asbestos hazards; shoppers who visited Apr. 5–15 were advised to discard items and clean clothing and surfaces.

Rising drug and supply bills are shrinking Illinois hospital margins even as revenue grows. Benchmarking shows margins slipping and policy shifts could cut support.

At 17 weeks pregnant, Brionna Johnson had a 27‑pound fibroid removed at Loretto Hospital; doctors say her pregnancy and fertility were preserved.

A Cook County judge allowed a class-action alleging chronic understaffing at six Alden-run nursing homes to proceed, exposing the operator to potential damages and discovery. Plaintiffs say staffing was often far below legal minimums.

One lot of Xanax XR (Lot 8177156) has been recalled after failing dissolution testing. Patients with 60‑count 3mg bottles should check labels and contact their pharmacist or prescriber.

FOX 32’s ChicagoLIVE flagged a $51M jury award tied to a missed blood‑glucose test, raising fresh questions about ER screening and malpractice exposure.

Chicago researchers and imaging studies link smoking to brain shrinkage and higher dementia odds, and evidence suggests quitting in midlife can cut that risk.

A new report finds overdose deaths falling overall but shows Black Chicagoans continue to die at higher rates, prompting calls for targeted harm‑reduction and treatment.

Cook County warns of measles exposures at O’Hare Terminal 5 and two Niles stores this week. Health officials urge people to check vaccination status and contact county clinics.