Prostate cancer diagnoses renew calls for early screening and awareness
Terrance Jones was diagnosed with prostate cancer at 47 with no symptoms, highlighting the importance of early screening, especially as former President Joe Biden?s diagnosis brings renewed attention to the disease.
Terrance Jones was diagnosed with prostate cancer at 47 with no symptoms, highlighting the importance of early screening, especially as former President Joe Biden?s diagnosis brings renewed attention to the disease.
Lurie Children's looks to bring new hope to Chicago's West Side
When the doors open next summer, the Austin Hope Center will increase access to quality care for young people on the city's West Side.
When the doors open next summer, the Austin Hope Center will increase access to quality care for young people on the city's West Side.
Walk for Lurie Children's Hospital Chicago raises money for young patients
The Walk for Lurie Children's Hospital Chicago aims to raise money for young patients in need of world-class care.
The Walk for Lurie Children's Hospital Chicago aims to raise money for young patients in need of world-class care.
Billy Joel NPH diagnosis: Doctor explains | ChicagoNOW
Billy Joel has canceled all of his upcoming shows after announcing he?s been diagnosed with a neurological condition known as normal pressure hydrocephalus, or NPH. Dr. Webster Crowley, professor of neurosurgery at Rush Medical College, joins "ChicagoNOW" to explain what the condition is. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
Billy Joel has canceled all of his upcoming shows after announcing he?s been diagnosed with a neurological condition known as normal pressure hydrocephalus, or NPH. Dr. Webster Crowley, professor of neurosurgery at Rush Medical College, joins "ChicagoNOW" to explain what the condition is. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
People in these states spend the most on health care
Not surprisingly, people in the nation’s poorest states spend the largest share of their earnings on health care costs, a new WalletHub analysis found.
Not surprisingly, people in the nation’s poorest states spend the largest share of their earnings on health care costs, a new WalletHub analysis found.
Chicago's Lurie Children's Hospital raising money to help patients like Luke
Families are raising money to help patients at Lurie Children's Hospital Chicago.
Families are raising money to help patients at Lurie Children's Hospital Chicago.
RFK Jr. ends COVID vaccine recommendation for healthy kids and pregnant women
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Tuesday that COVID-19 vaccines are no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women, a controversial announcement made weeks before a CDC advisory panel was set to weigh in.
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Tuesday that COVID-19 vaccines are no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women, a controversial announcement made weeks before a CDC advisory panel was set to weigh in.
Amid push to ban fluoride, dentists warn of negative consequences
As some states push to ban fluoride in drinking water, dentists are pushing back and warning of negative health consequences.
As some states push to ban fluoride in drinking water, dentists are pushing back and warning of negative health consequences.
How Ketamine therapy might help patients with depression, according to a doctor
Sometimes when traditional treatments don't work on patients with depression, new research on ketamine therapy gives reason for hope.
Sometimes when traditional treatments don't work on patients with depression, new research on ketamine therapy gives reason for hope.
US sees cases of new COVID-19 variant linked to surge in China: report
The CDC confirmed the presence of the NB.1.8.1 variant, but says there are too few cases to be included in official COVID tracking data.
The CDC confirmed the presence of the NB.1.8.1 variant, but says there are too few cases to be included in official COVID tracking data.
FDA's changes to COVID vaccine recommendations prompt criticism
The Food and Drug Administration is implementing more rigorous standards for administering the COVID-19 vaccine and experts are worried.
The Food and Drug Administration is implementing more rigorous standards for administering the COVID-19 vaccine and experts are worried.
Ketamine for depression: Doctor explains how it works, addresses concerns | ChicagoNOW
What is ketamine, and how does it treat depression? Dr. Josh Eloge from Rush University Medical Center joins 'ChicagoNOW' to explain the process and address any concerns. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.
What is ketamine, and how does it treat depression? Dr. Josh Eloge from Rush University Medical Center joins 'ChicagoNOW' to explain the process and address any concerns. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.
Chicago patient celebrates high school graduation in the hospital
Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is holding a special graduation for a young patient awaiting a heart transplant.
Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is holding a special graduation for a young patient awaiting a heart transplant.
FDA will limit approval for seasonal COVID vaccines: What to know
Healthy younger adults and children will no longer be automatically approved for annual COVID-19 vaccines under a new policy from the FDA.
Healthy younger adults and children will no longer be automatically approved for annual COVID-19 vaccines under a new policy from the FDA.
Toxic friendship: Spotting red flags & setting boundaries | ChicagoNOW
Sparked by news around Blake Lively and Taylor Swift?s friendship, some people online are discussing how their social circles impact their mental wellness. ?ChicagoNOW? hosts Anthony Ponce and Gabriella Premus discuss how to recognize red flags and set boundaries. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
Sparked by news around Blake Lively and Taylor Swift?s friendship, some people online are discussing how their social circles impact their mental wellness. ?ChicagoNOW? hosts Anthony Ponce and Gabriella Premus discuss how to recognize red flags and set boundaries. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
Paris on Politics: DOJ's Chicago investigation, immigrant healthcare debate
FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.
FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.
First blood test for Alzheimer’s diagnosis cleared by FDA
Millions of Americans with the common dementia could benefit from less invasive diagnostic, experts say.
Millions of Americans with the common dementia could benefit from less invasive diagnostic, experts say.
Proposed Medicaid cuts could threaten sickle cell research
Proposed cuts to Medicaid, a government health insurance program for low-income Americans, could threaten critical care for patients with sickle cell disease.
Proposed cuts to Medicaid, a government health insurance program for low-income Americans, could threaten critical care for patients with sickle cell disease.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. hits the hot seat during Capitol Hill questioning
Health and Human Services Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., in the hot seat answering questions from lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
Health and Human Services Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., in the hot seat answering questions from lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
Trump's drug prices plan faces pushback, what's being said
President Trump says his pricing plan tying U.S. drug costs to the lowest prices around the globe will slash prices by at least 30 percent "almost immediately." But some Democratic lawmakers are questioning whether consumers will feel much of an impact.
President Trump says his pricing plan tying U.S. drug costs to the lowest prices around the globe will slash prices by at least 30 percent "almost immediately." But some Democratic lawmakers are questioning whether consumers will feel much of an impact.