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.
Illinois health officials urging universal masking in healthcare settings amid uptick in respiratory illnesses
Illinois public health officials are urging all healthcare settings to prioritize mask usage amid a spike in respiratory illnesses.
Illinois public health officials are urging all healthcare settings to prioritize mask usage amid a spike in respiratory illnesses.
SmileDirectClub shuts down 'effective immediately,' leaving customers in limbo
SmileDirectClub announced the closure on its website after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September.
SmileDirectClub announced the closure on its website after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September.
Doctors say AI is a 'game-changer' for number 1 killer of Americans
Heart disease is responsible for one in five American deaths.
Heart disease is responsible for one in five American deaths.
FDA approves groundbreaking CRISPR-based gene therapies for sickle cell disease
The Food and Drug Administration announced its approval of the first genetic therapy treatment for sickle cell disease, utilizing the gene-editing tool CRISPR.
The Food and Drug Administration announced its approval of the first genetic therapy treatment for sickle cell disease, utilizing the gene-editing tool CRISPR.
Breakthrough sickle cell gene therapy treatments approved by FDA
The breakthrough sickle cell treatment is the first approved therapy based on CRISPR, the gene editing tool that won its inventors the Nobel Prize in 2020.
The breakthrough sickle cell treatment is the first approved therapy based on CRISPR, the gene editing tool that won its inventors the Nobel Prize in 2020.
Artificial Intelligence making a difference in health care industry
Artificial Intelligence is quickly becoming a big part of the health care industry. Lauren Simonetti has a look at how AI is being used to detect medical issues and conditions, such as seizures and cancer.
Artificial Intelligence is quickly becoming a big part of the health care industry. Lauren Simonetti has a look at how AI is being used to detect medical issues and conditions, such as seizures and cancer.
Congress weighs in on drug shortage
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are asking tough questions about why there's a national shortage of some of the most common drugs on the market.
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are asking tough questions about why there's a national shortage of some of the most common drugs on the market.