Illinois health officials push for masks in health care facilities amid rise in infections
RSV infections and COVID-19 hospitalizations are on the rise.
RSV infections and COVID-19 hospitalizations are on the rise.
Illinois health officials push for masks in health care facilities
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.
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
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.
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.
New study raises concerns about healthcare industry removing race from clinical diagnosis
A new, first-of-its-kind study is raising concerns over the healthcare industry shifting away from using race to help diagnose and treat patients.
A new, first-of-its-kind study is raising concerns over the healthcare industry shifting away from using race to help diagnose and treat patients.
Joliet nurses turn down Ascension Healthcare's 'final offer' after months without contract
Joliet nurses asked Ascension Healthcare to return to the bargaining table after turning down their "last, best and final offer" this week.
Joliet nurses asked Ascension Healthcare to return to the bargaining table after turning down their "last, best and final offer" this week.
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.
You likely haven’t worn one for quite a while. State health officials are urging medical facilities to consider bringing back mask recommendations.
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.
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
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.
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
Fox medical contributor Dr. Mike Cirigliano breaks down the latest headlines making the rounds in the medical community.
Fox medical contributor Dr. Mike Cirigliano breaks down the latest headlines making the rounds in the medical community.
Woman beats Stage 3 lung cancer after Northwestern Medicine surgeons remove lung using robot
For the first time, Northwestern Medicine surgeons have removed an entire lung with the help of a robot.
For the first time, Northwestern Medicine surgeons have removed an entire lung with the help of a robot.
Robotic lung removal saves woman's life in Chicago
For the first time, Northwestern Medicine surgeons have removed an entire lung with the help of a robot.
For the first time, Northwestern Medicine surgeons have removed an entire lung with the help of a robot.
Number of children getting kidney stones is increasing
Here is today's health watch.
Here is today's health watch.
Ascension Hospital sends final offer for nurses
The hospital and nurses have not been able to come to an agreement since August.
The hospital and nurses have not been able to come to an agreement since August.
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.
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.
Chicago man sues former employer, union for denying gender-affirming care: ‘I was shattered’
A transgender Chicago man has filed a federal lawsuit against his former employer and union, saying they denied him gender-affirming care.
A transgender Chicago man has filed a federal lawsuit against his former employer and union, saying they denied him gender-affirming care.
Illinois officials urge masking in healthcare settings as respiratory viruses surge
State health officials are recommending a return to masking in healthcare settings.
State health officials are recommending a return to masking in healthcare settings.
Illinois officials urge masking in healthcare settings as respiratory viruses surge
State health officials are recommending a return to masking in healthcare settings.
State health officials are recommending a return to masking in healthcare settings.
Several illnesses spreading ahead of the holidays
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.
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.
Connection between fiber, alcohol and cancer explained
What is the connection between fiber, alcohol and cancer? Dr. Mike from the FOX Medical Team explains
What is the connection between fiber, alcohol and cancer? Dr. Mike from the FOX Medical Team explains
New syndrome links four health conditions
Health experts say four health conditions are all intertwined.
Health experts say four health conditions are all intertwined.


















