Northwestern Medicine launches program to support patients with obesity planning pregnancy
Dr. Christina Boots explains how Northwestern's new PEARL program offers personalized weight loss counseling and fertility care for people with obesity who are trying to conceive.
Dr. Christina Boots explains how Northwestern's new PEARL program offers personalized weight loss counseling and fertility care for people with obesity who are trying to conceive.
Here are the states with the best and worst health care in 2025: Study
A new study has found which states offer the best health care in the United States, combining low costs with strong health outcomes.
A new study has found which states offer the best health care in the United States, combining low costs with strong health outcomes.
Chicago hosts thousands of Black doctors tackling health disparities at national convention
Dr. Roger A. Mitchell Jr., the new president of the National Medical Association, discusses why persistent gaps in care still impact Black Americans and how this year?s Chicago gathering is focused on finding real solutions.
Dr. Roger A. Mitchell Jr., the new president of the National Medical Association, discusses why persistent gaps in care still impact Black Americans and how this year?s Chicago gathering is focused on finding real solutions.
Sleep training advice from a certified consultant| ChicagoNOW
Sleep specialist Natalie Hart joins us in-studio with expert advice on hot to help babies and parents get better rest at night. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
Sleep specialist Natalie Hart joins us in-studio with expert advice on hot to help babies and parents get better rest at night. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
Emergency room visits for tick bites hits all-time high
If you spend any time outdoors this summer, ticks should be top of mind. E.R. visits for tick bites are at an all time high this summer. They can harbor some pretty nasty diseases.
If you spend any time outdoors this summer, ticks should be top of mind. E.R. visits for tick bites are at an all time high this summer. They can harbor some pretty nasty diseases.
New UIC program inspires Chicago students to tackle public health challenges
Chicago teens are learning how to make communities healthier through a new summer public health program at UIC.
Chicago teens are learning how to make communities healthier through a new summer public health program at UIC.
New UIC program inspires Chicago students to tackle public health challenges
Mental health, infectious disease, climate change. Those are three major public health issues affecting us all ? every day.
Mental health, infectious disease, climate change. Those are three major public health issues affecting us all ? every day.
New study finds depression and diet may go hand-in-hand
Research suggests poor eating habits may increase the risk of depression in certain individuals.
Research suggests poor eating habits may increase the risk of depression in certain individuals.
Medical groups suing RFK Jr. over vaccine policy change
A coalition of doctors and public health groups is suing the U.S. government over its decision to stop recommending COVID-19 vaccines for most children and pregnant women.
A coalition of doctors and public health groups is suing the U.S. government over its decision to stop recommending COVID-19 vaccines for most children and pregnant women.
'Molly' and mental health: How the drug is making waves in the medical world
Pop star Lorde said in a recent interview with Stephen Colbert that the psychedelic drug MDMA, also known as molly or ecstasy, has been "a game-changer" for her mental health. Dr. Joshua Eloge, with Rush Medical Group, joined "ChicagoNOW" to explain how the drug works.
Pop star Lorde said in a recent interview with Stephen Colbert that the psychedelic drug MDMA, also known as molly or ecstasy, has been "a game-changer" for her mental health. Dr. Joshua Eloge, with Rush Medical Group, joined "ChicagoNOW" to explain how the drug works.
Paris on Politics: How Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' will impact Illinois
How will President Trump's so-called "Big Beautiful Bill" affect Illinois residents? Paris talks to nonprofit and health care leaders. FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.
How will President Trump's so-called "Big Beautiful Bill" affect Illinois residents? Paris talks to nonprofit and health care leaders. FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.
'It's Okay to Laugh' shares heartfelt stories from special needs families
Mike Walther and Randi Gillespie, who specialize in special needs financial planning share their new book "It's Okay to Laugh", a collection of real stories from families who face the same challenges.
Mike Walther and Randi Gillespie, who specialize in special needs financial planning share their new book "It's Okay to Laugh", a collection of real stories from families who face the same challenges.
Rural hospitals prepare for financial hits, potential closures under GOP's $1 trillion Medicaid cut
One analysis reveals that over 300 hospitals may be in danger of closing under the Republican legislation which will slash roughly $1 trillion in Medicaid funding over ten years.
One analysis reveals that over 300 hospitals may be in danger of closing under the Republican legislation which will slash roughly $1 trillion in Medicaid funding over ten years.
Wisconsin abortion ban, court strikes down 1849 law
The Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority struck down the state’s 1849 abortion ban in a decision released Wednesday.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority struck down the state’s 1849 abortion ban in a decision released Wednesday.
Free help available for those navigating age-related macular degeneration
An estimated 20 million people have some form of age-related macular degeneration; Hadley Vision Resources aims to reach one million of them by 2030. President and CEO Johnjoe Farragher discusses help for those facing vision loss.
An estimated 20 million people have some form of age-related macular degeneration; Hadley Vision Resources aims to reach one million of them by 2030. President and CEO Johnjoe Farragher discusses help for those facing vision loss.
How to make the most of your child's back-to-school physical exam
Besides just checking off your to-do list, Dr. Annie Minarik from Endeavor Health identifies the important questions to ask your pediatrician to get the most out of your child's back-to-school physical exams.
Besides just checking off your to-do list, Dr. Annie Minarik from Endeavor Health identifies the important questions to ask your pediatrician to get the most out of your child's back-to-school physical exams.
New AI tool used to help map lung tumors at Northwestern Medicine
Northwestern Medicine is developing a new AI tool to help doctors diagnose lung cancer tumors.
Northwestern Medicine is developing a new AI tool to help doctors diagnose lung cancer tumors.
'Big, beautiful bill' threatens vital funding for some Chicago hospitals
Leaders at Loretto Hospital say the proposed bill could force them to shut down?leaving thousands on Chicago?s West Side without essential care.
Leaders at Loretto Hospital say the proposed bill could force them to shut down?leaving thousands on Chicago?s West Side without essential care.
Senate 'vote-a-rama' puts Trump?s 'big, beautiful bill' on the brink
As Democrats slam the bill for slashing Medicaid and aiding the wealthy, GOP leaders make a final push to pass it before Friday?despite cracks in Republican support.
As Democrats slam the bill for slashing Medicaid and aiding the wealthy, GOP leaders make a final push to pass it before Friday?despite cracks in Republican support.
Krishnamoorthi's Planned Parenthood warning
As the GOP pushes to defund Planned Parenthood, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi is speaking out.
As the GOP pushes to defund Planned Parenthood, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi is speaking out.