Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer, Vatican says
The Vatican confirmed on Tuesday that Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer. Leo also underwent surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung.
The Vatican confirmed on Tuesday that Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer. Leo also underwent surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung.
Worst Halloween candy for kids’ teeth ranked by pediatric dentists
With Halloween just around the corner, households across the country are bracing for a massive influx of sugar. But pediatric dentists warn that the type of candy kids bring home matters just as much as the quantity eaten.
With Halloween just around the corner, households across the country are bracing for a massive influx of sugar. But pediatric dentists warn that the type of candy kids bring home matters just as much as the quantity eaten.
Plastic surgeon's license suspended in multi-state crackdown, CTA safety problems | The Chicago Report
An Illinois plastic surgeon's license was suspended as part of a multistate crackdown. We have the latest on where the case stands. Plus, the CTA union says safety concerns continue across the transit system. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
An Illinois plastic surgeon's license was suspended as part of a multistate crackdown. We have the latest on where the case stands. Plus, the CTA union says safety concerns continue across the transit system. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Rats and mice are the worst in these U.S. cities, new ranking finds
A leading pest control company is breaking down the cities where rats and mice are the most out of control. Terminix ranked the top 50 cities where the company receives the most rodent-related calls, and the top-ranked city likely comes as a shock to no one.
A leading pest control company is breaking down the cities where rats and mice are the most out of control. Terminix ranked the top 50 cities where the company receives the most rodent-related calls, and the top-ranked city likely comes as a shock to no one.
Study examines marijuana use and sleep quality
Researchers discuss a nearly 35-year study that found cannabis use may be linked to poorer sleep quality, even among people who use it to sleep better.
Researchers discuss a nearly 35-year study that found cannabis use may be linked to poorer sleep quality, even among people who use it to sleep better.
Doctor explains Pope Leo’s lung nodule, upcoming surgery
A Northwestern Medicine thoracic surgeon explains lung nodules, how they are detected, treatment options and what recovery may involve.
A Northwestern Medicine thoracic surgeon explains lung nodules, how they are detected, treatment options and what recovery may involve.
Innocent mistake on long flight could have devastating consequences for travelers
An everyday habit during a long-haul flight could have painful consequences for certain travelers — with a recent case highlighting some serious dangers.
An everyday habit during a long-haul flight could have painful consequences for certain travelers — with a recent case highlighting some serious dangers.
Finding balance in a nonstop news cycle
Dr. Susan Foster joins us to discuss how the nonstop news cycle can affect mental health and shares ways to manage stress, set healthy boundaries and find balance.
Dr. Susan Foster joins us to discuss how the nonstop news cycle can affect mental health and shares ways to manage stress, set healthy boundaries and find balance.
Making mental health part of the family routine
Kelli Weber, with YouthCare HealthChoice Illinois, joins us to share a fall mental health checklist and discuss how making mental health and wellness part of the family routine can benefit both children and parents.
Kelli Weber, with YouthCare HealthChoice Illinois, joins us to share a fall mental health checklist and discuss how making mental health and wellness part of the family routine can benefit both children and parents.
What happens to your mental health when life changes in an instant?
Dr. Kanan Modhwadia, a psychiatrist at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, joins us to talk about the process of grief and how it affects your mental health.
Dr. Kanan Modhwadia, a psychiatrist at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, joins us to talk about the process of grief and how it affects your mental health.
World Mental Health Day: How to improve your mental well-being
Psychiatrist Eli Susman joins FOX Chicago to discuss common mental health challenges and practical steps people can take to improve their mental well-being ahead of World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10.
Psychiatrist Eli Susman joins FOX Chicago to discuss common mental health challenges and practical steps people can take to improve their mental well-being ahead of World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10.
Tackling mental health issues
In a world of chaos and disorder, maintaining your mental health has never been more important.
In a world of chaos and disorder, maintaining your mental health has never been more important.
Acetaminophen sold on Amazon recalled over complaints
Amazon shoppers: check your medicine cabinet. More than 112,000 bottles of Amazon-brand Acetaminophen have been recalled, according to the FDA.
Amazon shoppers: check your medicine cabinet. More than 112,000 bottles of Amazon-brand Acetaminophen have been recalled, according to the FDA.
How women can speak up and advocate for their health
OB-GYN Dr. Sameena Rahman explains how women can recognize concerning symptoms and make sure their health concerns are heard.
OB-GYN Dr. Sameena Rahman explains how women can recognize concerning symptoms and make sure their health concerns are heard.
Diet soda vs water: Study reveals which beverage is better for weight loss
A new study reveals which is better for weight loss: water or diet drinks.
A new study reveals which is better for weight loss: water or diet drinks.
Study finds higher levels of everyday chemicals in baby teeth of kids with autism
A pilot study from The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center found higher levels of several potentially harmful chemicals in the primary teeth of children with autism compared with children without autism.
A pilot study from The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center found higher levels of several potentially harmful chemicals in the primary teeth of children with autism compared with children without autism.
How laughter, improv and play can help support mental health
Comedian Kellye Howard-Jue and Second City improv expert Lauren Walker explain how humor, play and improv can help people manage stress, process difficult emotions and build confidence.
Comedian Kellye Howard-Jue and Second City improv expert Lauren Walker explain how humor, play and improv can help people manage stress, process difficult emotions and build confidence.
DuPage County reports first West Nile virus death of 2026
DuPage County health officials are sharing a warning after reporting the first West Nile virus death of the year.
DuPage County health officials are sharing a warning after reporting the first West Nile virus death of the year.
Study examines link between processed meat, ultraprocessed foods and dementia
Dr. Owen Carmichael explains what research shows about ultraprocessed foods, processed meat and their possible connection to cognitive decline and dementia.
Dr. Owen Carmichael explains what research shows about ultraprocessed foods, processed meat and their possible connection to cognitive decline and dementia.
What we know - and don't know - about rare pneumonic plague death of employee at Russian research institute
A possible case of pneumonic plague in Russia presents a "very low" risk outside the country, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), as investigators look into what caused the death from pneumonia of a lab employee there last week.
A possible case of pneumonic plague in Russia presents a "very low" risk outside the country, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), as investigators look into what caused the death from pneumonia of a lab employee there last week.