Study finds smoking can cause the brain to shrink
If you still need a reason to give up smoking, a recent study is pretty eye-opening. Researchers found that smoking can actually shrink your brain -- much like the way Alzheimer's disease damages the brain.
If you still need a reason to give up smoking, a recent study is pretty eye-opening. Researchers found that smoking can actually shrink your brain -- much like the way Alzheimer's disease damages the brain.
Oak Lawn couple's unique kidney donation story celebrated
A heartwarming celebration of love and life unfolded in Oak Lawn on Thursday as a local couple shared their extraordinary tale of kidney donation.
A heartwarming celebration of love and life unfolded in Oak Lawn on Thursday as a local couple shared their extraordinary tale of kidney donation.
Oak Lawn couple's unique kidney donation story celebrated
A heartwarming celebration of love and life unfolded in Oak Lawn on Thursday as a local couple shared their extraordinary tale of kidney donation.
A heartwarming celebration of love and life unfolded in Oak Lawn on Thursday as a local couple shared their extraordinary tale of kidney donation.
Health watch: Using socks to clear congestion
Many of us deal with congestion during these winter months and doctors say there is a simple solution to help clear it.
Many of us deal with congestion during these winter months and doctors say there is a simple solution to help clear it.
Preventing weight gain after quitting weight loss drugs
Researchers say most people who start on a weight loss drug like Ozempic or Wegovy quit within a year. The Fox Medical Team spoke with an obesity specialist about how to keep the weight off after getting off the drugs.
Researchers say most people who start on a weight loss drug like Ozempic or Wegovy quit within a year. The Fox Medical Team spoke with an obesity specialist about how to keep the weight off after getting off the drugs.
Illinois lawmakers called on to pass drug affordability act
Advocates called on lawmakers in the Illinois capital to pass the Prescription Drug Affordability Act. The legislation would protect consumers as prices skyrocket.
Advocates called on lawmakers in the Illinois capital to pass the Prescription Drug Affordability Act. The legislation would protect consumers as prices skyrocket.
Chicago woman undergoes cutting-edge treatment for sickle cell disease
A Chicago woman was one of only three patients in the nation to receive cutting-edge treatment for sickle cell disease.
A Chicago woman was one of only three patients in the nation to receive cutting-edge treatment for sickle cell disease.
Nurses at University of Chicago Medicine demand staffing, safety improvements
Nurses at University of Chicago Medicine held an informational picket Monday, calling for their demands to be met.
Nurses at University of Chicago Medicine held an informational picket Monday, calling for their demands to be met.
Chicago nurses demand staffing, safety improvements
Nurses at University of Chicago Medicine held an informational picket Monday, calling for their demands to be met.
Nurses at University of Chicago Medicine held an informational picket Monday, calling for their demands to be met.
Pritzker announces $10 million investment for Southern Illinois Healthcare Cancer Institute
Governor J.B. Pritzker has announced a $10 million grant for the Southern Illinois Healthcare Cancer Institute.
Governor J.B. Pritzker has announced a $10 million grant for the Southern Illinois Healthcare Cancer Institute.
Popularity of weight loss shots prompts more questions
As weight-loss drugs gain popularity, more questions are popping up over their effectiveness, side effects and whether they will be covered by health care companies.
As weight-loss drugs gain popularity, more questions are popping up over their effectiveness, side effects and whether they will be covered by health care companies.
Health Watch: New guidelines expand weight loss surgery access
Weight loss surgery guidelines for decades have recently been updated in order to expand it to more potential patients. Doctors want to make sure these patients know its an option.
Weight loss surgery guidelines for decades have recently been updated in order to expand it to more potential patients. Doctors want to make sure these patients know its an option.
New risk factors identified in early-onset dementia
Researchers have identified four new risk factors for young-onset dementia. Young-onset dementia refers to people under the age of 65. The new factors include vitamin D deficiency and social isolation.
Researchers have identified four new risk factors for young-onset dementia. Young-onset dementia refers to people under the age of 65. The new factors include vitamin D deficiency and social isolation.
Blood donations reach 20-year low causing national shortage, Red Cross says
The American Red Cross says it is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the number of people donating hits a 20-year low.
The American Red Cross says it is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the number of people donating hits a 20-year low.
Chicago's COVID-19 risk level rises to 'Medium'
The Chicago Department of Public Health has raised the COVID-19 risk level from “Low" to “Medium" for the first time in a year, citing a surge in hospitalizations.
The Chicago Department of Public Health has raised the COVID-19 risk level from “Low" to “Medium" for the first time in a year, citing a surge in hospitalizations.
Chicago's COVID-19 risk level rises
The Chicago Department of Public Health has raised the COVID-19 risk level from ?Low" to ?Medium" for the first time in a year, citing a surge in hospitalizations.
The Chicago Department of Public Health has raised the COVID-19 risk level from ?Low" to ?Medium" for the first time in a year, citing a surge in hospitalizations.
Mask mandates making a comeback at Chicago area hospitals
Some hospitals are now reinstating mask mandates as respiratory infections are on the rise.
Some hospitals are now reinstating mask mandates as respiratory infections are on the rise.
COVID-19 hospitalizations on the rise amid new variant
Based on the CDC's latest data released on Dec. 23, just over 29,000 Americans were hospitalized with COVID-19 and health experts attribute that increase to a new variant.
Based on the CDC's latest data released on Dec. 23, just over 29,000 Americans were hospitalized with COVID-19 and health experts attribute that increase to a new variant.
Covid, flu, RSV warning
New CDC data shows respiratory virus activity is high and rising across the United States, causing huge spikes in flu, RSV, and COVID-19.
New CDC data shows respiratory virus activity is high and rising across the United States, causing huge spikes in flu, RSV, and COVID-19.
Chicago-area hospitals reinstate mask requirements amid rise in illnesses
Some Chicago-area hospitals and health facilities are reinstating masking requirements as respiratory infections rise.
Some Chicago-area hospitals and health facilities are reinstating masking requirements as respiratory infections rise.