Illinois health officials push for masks in health care facilities
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The CDC says vaccination rates for Influenza, coronavirus and RSV are low and respiratory illness is on the rise. The Illinois Department of Public Health is urging all people in health care facilities to wear masks.

How to improve your gut health
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A survey from last year found that 40% of Americans experience GI issues. Experts believe your gut drives 80% of your body's immune system. One gastroenterologist weighs in on how to keep your gut healthy.

Illinois health officials recommend mask use amid surge in respiratory illnesses

You likely haven’t worn one for quite a while. State health officials are urging medical facilities to consider bringing back mask recommendations.

How technology can help with holiday weight gain
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Gaining weight can be an unwanted side effect this time of year from all of those tasty holiday treats. But now, some technology on the market could help you out.

Obesity comes under the microscope after latest CDC data
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Fox medical contributor Dr. Mike Cirigliano breaks down the latest headlines making the rounds in the medical community.

Robotic lung removal saves woman's life in Chicago
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For the first time, Northwestern Medicine surgeons have removed an entire lung with the help of a robot.

Merck-Moderna vaccine with Keytruda cuts risk of skin cancer relapse or death by half, data shows

Moderna on Thursday announced that an experimental cancer vaccine it is developing with Merck — when combined with the latter’s Keytruda immunotherapy — has been proven in a clinical trial to cut the risk of recurrence or death from the "most serious form of skin cancer" by half after three years. 

Several illnesses spreading ahead of the holidays
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With RSV, coronavirus, influenza and just the common cold all circulating it's easy to get sick. Symptoms can be similar and range widely. Doctors recommend getting vaccinated against these viruses.