A city in the south emerges as the Ozempic capital of the United States
A city in the South, not New York or Los Angeles, has the highest per capita prescriptions of the popular weight loss drug.
A city in the South, not New York or Los Angeles, has the highest per capita prescriptions of the popular weight loss drug.
First Ladies Health Day offering free health screenings Sunday
The First Ladies Health Day is happening this Sunday, where free health screenings for chronic illnesses will be available at nearly 10 participating local churches
The First Ladies Health Day is happening this Sunday, where free health screenings for chronic illnesses will be available at nearly 10 participating local churches
Northwestern surgeons perform second 'awake' kidney transplant
Harry Stackhouse, 74, was the recipient of his daughter's kidney through the second kidney transplant performed without anesthesia at Northwestern Medicine.
Harry Stackhouse, 74, was the recipient of his daughter's kidney through the second kidney transplant performed without anesthesia at Northwestern Medicine.
'Men, go get checked': Overcoming the stigma and fear of doctor's visits
Many men avoid discussing health issues and delay doctor visits due to ego and fear, but increased awareness and participation in clinical trials can improve outcomes and reduce health disparities, especially in conditions like prostate cancer.
Many men avoid discussing health issues and delay doctor visits due to ego and fear, but increased awareness and participation in clinical trials can improve outcomes and reduce health disparities, especially in conditions like prostate cancer.
Local doctor weighs in on health risks during Lollapalooza
Dr. Nina Alfieri discusses ways to keep you and your friends safe during Lollapalooza.
Dr. Nina Alfieri discusses ways to keep you and your friends safe during Lollapalooza.
Suburban mom, daughter develop idea for achievement medals for cancer patients
Some very young patients facing huge and scary health problems are being rewarded for their bravery.
Some very young patients facing huge and scary health problems are being rewarded for their bravery.
New FDA-approved blood test offers different approach to colon cancer screening
Doctor Mike Cirigliano, FOX Medical Contributor, explained the new blood test the FDA approved to help with colon cancer screening. Cirigliano explained how irregular sleep patterns can lead to a higher risk of having diabetes.
Doctor Mike Cirigliano, FOX Medical Contributor, explained the new blood test the FDA approved to help with colon cancer screening. Cirigliano explained how irregular sleep patterns can lead to a higher risk of having diabetes.
FDA approves new blood test for colorectal cancer screening
In a significant advancement for cancer screening, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a blood test named Shield for detecting colorectal cancer.
In a significant advancement for cancer screening, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a blood test named Shield for detecting colorectal cancer.
FDA approves blood test for colon cancer detection
This is considered a huge step forward in getting more people screened for the second-most common cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States.
This is considered a huge step forward in getting more people screened for the second-most common cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States.
Center on Halsted launches statewide campaign for HIV/AIDS, STD hotline
Center on Halsted, an LGBTQ community center in Lake View, launched a comprehensive campaign to boost the reach of the state?s HIV/AIDS and STD Hotline. The campaign is focused on raising awareness of resources available to individuals living without and with HIV/AIDS and STIs and those seeking general sexual health information.
Center on Halsted, an LGBTQ community center in Lake View, launched a comprehensive campaign to boost the reach of the state?s HIV/AIDS and STD Hotline. The campaign is focused on raising awareness of resources available to individuals living without and with HIV/AIDS and STIs and those seeking general sexual health information.
Perimenopause and Menopause: What your doctor didn't tell you
Fox 32's Dawn Hasbrouck discusses menopause and perimenopause with Dr. Sameena Rahman.
Fox 32's Dawn Hasbrouck discusses menopause and perimenopause with Dr. Sameena Rahman.
Chicago scientists discover new antibiotic that may defeat bacterial resistance
Scientists at the University of Illinois Chicago have discovered a new antibiotic that may make it nearly impossible for bacteria to develop resistance, marking a significant breakthrough in the fight against infectious diseases.
Scientists at the University of Illinois Chicago have discovered a new antibiotic that may make it nearly impossible for bacteria to develop resistance, marking a significant breakthrough in the fight against infectious diseases.
UIC scientists discover new antibiotic that may defeat bacterial resistance
Scientists at the University of Illinois Chicago have discovered a new antibiotic that may make it nearly impossible for bacteria to develop resistance, marking a significant breakthrough in the fight against infectious diseases.
Scientists at the University of Illinois Chicago have discovered a new antibiotic that may make it nearly impossible for bacteria to develop resistance, marking a significant breakthrough in the fight against infectious diseases.
Center for Better Aging opens on Chicago's South Side
A new medical facility for older Chicagoans opened on the South Side.
A new medical facility for older Chicagoans opened on the South Side.
Center for Better Aging opens on Chicago?s South Side
The Center for Better Aging officially opened at 63rd and Halsted in Englewood. The location will serve 160,000 older adults on the South Side as they navigate their medical care.
The Center for Better Aging officially opened at 63rd and Halsted in Englewood. The location will serve 160,000 older adults on the South Side as they navigate their medical care.
Another COVID-19 variant on the rise this summer
A new variant of COVD-19 is on the rise this summer. Fox Medical Team's Dr. Mike explains how to deal with the symptoms if you test positive.
A new variant of COVD-19 is on the rise this summer. Fox Medical Team's Dr. Mike explains how to deal with the symptoms if you test positive.
Pig farm raising animals for human transplants
The pigs' organs will be studied in hopes of using them in animal to human transplants.
The pigs' organs will be studied in hopes of using them in animal to human transplants.
CDC warns of summer COVID surge
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported that at least seven states are experiencing "very high" levels. In the last week, the testing positivity rate was up 11% from this time last year.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported that at least seven states are experiencing "very high" levels. In the last week, the testing positivity rate was up 11% from this time last year.
Downers Grove medical equipment boutique fraudulently acquired $1.8M from healthcare programs: prosecutors
The office manager of a medical equipment boutique has been charged with seven counts of healthcare fraud for allegedly billing private insurers for products that were never sold.
The office manager of a medical equipment boutique has been charged with seven counts of healthcare fraud for allegedly billing private insurers for products that were never sold.
Loneliness can lead to serious health conditions, including dementia
A recent poll indicated that 30 percent of adults feel lonely on a weekly basis.
A recent poll indicated that 30 percent of adults feel lonely on a weekly basis.