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Midday Medical
Updated: Aug. 7, 2020 at 10:57 PM CDT
|By Michael Tilka
Local experts recommend blue light glasses, filters
Updated: Aug. 7, 2020 at 1:49 PM CDT
|By Marcia Lense
Dr. Bill Langley with Genesis hospital explains what’s known as Frank’s Sign and how a crease in the earlobe is often associated with heart disease. He also talked about the upcoming flu season and how it could be impacted by the coronavirus pandemic
Updated: Aug. 6, 2020 at 4:35 PM CDT
|By KWQC Staff
The Rock Island Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a man who set fire to a car on July 19.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2020 at 10:38 AM CDT
|By KWQC Staff
The Davenport Police Department on Monday said two people involved in a motorcycle vs. Jeep crash Saturday afternoon have died.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2020 at 9:25 PM CDT
|By KWQC Staff
The Rock Island County Health Dept. confirmed 27 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, bringing the total number to 1,618. 11 patients are currently hospitalized in Rock Island County, according to the health department.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2020 at 3:14 PM CDT
|By KWQC Staff
The Illinois Dept. of Public Health confirmed 1,467 new coronavirus cases and 14 additional deaths on Sunday.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2020 at 3:32 PM CDT
Dr. Mark Kovach with Cardiovascular Medicine explains how the procedure through UnityPoint Health - Trinity can prevent dangerous implants.
Updated: Jul. 23, 2020 at 4:59 PM CDT
|By KWQC Staff
Health professionals with Quad Cities COVID-19 Coalition announced new COVID-19 cases in Scott and Rock Island counties during Thursday’s press briefing.
Updated: Jul. 21, 2020 at 11:26 AM CDT
The state is reporting more cases over the last 24 hours.
Updated: Jul. 19, 2020 at 3:57 PM CDT
Illinois Dept. of Public Health reports 965 new COVID cases, 6 deaths
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Updated: Jul. 17, 2020 at 7:59 PM CDT
|By Montse Ricossa
Genesis Health Systems helped give a new look at how effective they can be, by analyzing the droplets that spread when we interact with others. The experiment included one person talking, sneezing, and laughing with a mask and without a mask while Petri dishes sat on a table in front of them, at one foot, three feet, and six feet distance.
Updated: Jul. 12, 2020 at 6:11 PM CDT
|By KWQC Staff
The Rock Island County Health Dept. reported 19 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, bringing the total number in the county to 1,214.
Updated: Jul. 4, 2020 at 3:32 PM CDT
|By KWQC Staff
Illinois health officials report 862 new COVID-19 cases, 9 additional deaths
Updated: Jul. 4, 2020 at 2:25 PM CDT
|By KWQC Staff
Iowa confirms 583 new cases, one death due to COVID-19
Updated: Jul. 4, 2020 at 2:11 PM CDT
|By KWQC Staff
Rock Island County announces 24 new cases of COVID-19
Updated: Jul. 2, 2020 at 3:20 PM CDT
|By Spencer Maki
The Illinois Dept. of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike said she is ‘cautiously optimistic’ about current COVID-19 data in the state. Dr. Ezike joined Thursday’s QC COVID-19 coalition Zoom call to offer insight from the state’s health department.
Updated: May. 25, 2020 at 1:39 PM CDT
Hy-Vee will start giving away free face masks at its grocery and drug stores, Tuesday, until they run out. Each store will only have 500 though.
Updated: May. 25, 2020 at 10:48 AM CDT
|By KCRG Staff
As of Monday morning, 344 more cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Iowa. A total of 132,655 Iowans have been tested.
Updated: May. 1, 2020 at 2:26 PM CDT
Dr. Martin O'Malley with Eye Surgeons Associates explains how doctors can diagnose patients using online video-conferencing.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2020 at 2:20 PM CDT
|By KWQC Staff
The University of Iowa Health Care asks people to call a new helpline, 319-384-8819, if you have questions about COVID-19 or Influenza.
Updated: Mar. 6, 2020 at 3:13 PM CST
A UnityPoint Health - Clinic diabetes educator explains what it is and how you can find out if you are at risk.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2020 at 1:27 PM CST
Dr. Martin O'Malley with Eye Surgeons Associates explains with new treatments, it's important to screen early for the condition that can cause blindness.
Updated: Feb. 20, 2020 at 9:20 PM CST
Dr. Bill Langley with Genesis Hospital explains how you can be infected with influenza, how long before symptoms show, and how long you are contagious.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2020 at 1:44 PM CST
Tricia Fisher with UnityPoint Health - Clinic explains where you should go when your sick and how you can find a doctor.
Updated: Feb. 6, 2020 at 4:13 PM CST
Dr. Bill Langley with Genesis Hospital explains the illness that took the life of a QC firefighter.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2020 at 3:30 PM CST
A Heart to Heart program will be offered on February 11th at UnityPoint Health -Trinity.
Updated: Jan. 9, 2020 at 1:44 PM CST
A nurse practitioner with UnityPoint Health explains how patients will be treated more efficiently and more quickly at its new Express clinic
Updated: Jan. 2, 2020 at 1:40 PM CST
Dr. Bill Langley explains a new study on obese pregnant women and the impact on children.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2019 at 3:28 PM CST
An oncology physical therapist from UnityPoint Health talks about how they are specially trained to help patients recover from complications from cancer treatment.
Updated: Dec. 13, 2019 at 5:23 PM CST
Dr. Bill Langley with Genesis Hospital explains the type of arthritis and who is at risk for the painful condition.
Updated: Dec. 5, 2019 at 2:31 PM CST
A dietitian from UnityPoint Health offers some ideas on how to curb eating and drinking over the holidays.
Updated: Nov. 14, 2019 at 1:45 PM CST
Dr. Bill Langley with Genesis hospital explains a study of preschoolers and how the use of electronic devices affected their language development.
Updated: Nov. 7, 2019 at 2:34 PM CST
Smokers who have pack a day for 30 years should consider screening for lung cancer.
Updated: Nov. 6, 2019 at 2:59 PM CST
For the first time in nearly 20 years, a new subtype of the human immunodeficiency virus, the virus that causes AIDS, has been identified.
Updated: Nov. 1, 2019 at 2:41 PM CDT
Dr. Michael Boehm with Eye Surgeons Associates explains how a new side effect has been discovered with long term use of a medication used for bladder pain.
Updated: Oct. 24, 2019 at 1:38 PM CDT
Dr. Bill Langley of Genesis Hospital explains why these products can be approved, but later banned for safety reasons.
Updated: Oct. 23, 2019 at 5:42 PM CDT
|By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer
U.S. health officials want women getting breast implants to receive stronger warnings and more details about the possible risks and complications.
Updated: Oct. 23, 2019 at 4:53 PM CDT
You may already know that getting a good night's sleep is essential for your metabolism to function normally, but did you know sleep, or lack thereof, can also dictate what types of food you may crave?
Updated: Oct. 7, 2019 at 1:34 PM CDT
Dr. Melinda Hass with the Trinity Breast Health Center talks about risks and screening recommendations as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Updated: Sep. 26, 2019 at 4:11 PM CDT
Dr. Martin O'Malley with Eye Surgeons Associates talks about the FDA proposal to put graphic warning labels on tobacco products including risks to vision.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2019 at 7:51 AM CDT
|By KWQC Staff
Saturday is World Alzheimer’s Day. It is the most common type of dementia
Updated: Sep. 21, 2019 at 2:22 AM CDT
Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia. In 2014, as many as five million Americans were living with it, and it is one of the 10 leading causes of death in the U.S, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2019 at 2:43 PM CDT
Dr. Bill Langley with Genesis Hospital explains what was found in Zantac and what people should do to stay safe.
Updated: Sep. 5, 2019 at 1:46 PM CDT
Dr. Bill Langley with Genesis Hospital explains what a diagnosis of a precondition means.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2019 at 1:37 PM CDT
Dr. Yasser Elshatory with Eye Surgeons Associates shares concerns about a laser treatment being used by a doctor in Oregon.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2019 at 3:12 PM CDT
Dr. Bill Langley with Genesis Hospital talks about the incidents reported in the Midwest and other dangers from e-cigarettes.
Updated: Aug. 13, 2019 at 1:47 PM CDT
A pediatric nurse practitioner from UnityPoint Health talks about the importance of the wellness exams.
Updated: Jul. 19, 2019 at 1:26 PM CDT
|By Associated Press
Federal judge upholds short-term health insurance, a Trump alternative to 'Obamacare.'
Updated: Jul. 18, 2019 at 4:23 PM CDT
Dr. Bill Langley with Genesis Hospital talks about new research on how lifestyle can dramatically reduce the risk.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2019 at 1:46 PM CDT
Dr. Jonathan Isgrig with Eye Surgeons Associates explains how water can sometimes cause serious eye infections.