Learning the risks of breast cancer
Health experts say you have to look at four factors when determining your risk of getting breast cancer. Family history, type of breast tissue, hormone exposure and obesity are all contributing factors to developing breast cancer.
Health experts say you have to look at four factors when determining your risk of getting breast cancer. Family history, type of breast tissue, hormone exposure and obesity are all contributing factors to developing breast cancer.
CDC throws support behind RSV vaccines
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health talks us through the latest headlines making the rounds in the medical community, including the introduction of a new RSV vaccine.
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health talks us through the latest headlines making the rounds in the medical community, including the introduction of a new RSV vaccine.
Study shows lack of patients receiving cardiac rehabilitation
Only 30% of heart patients are receiving cardiac rehabilitation, according to a new study. Rehab can be critical to the recovery process, with experts recommending 36 sessions.
Only 30% of heart patients are receiving cardiac rehabilitation, according to a new study. Rehab can be critical to the recovery process, with experts recommending 36 sessions.
Rush University Medical Center to open innovative organ donor care center
A new, innovative organ donor care center is coming to Chicago. It's slated to be the first-of-its-kind in the Midwest.
A new, innovative organ donor care center is coming to Chicago. It's slated to be the first-of-its-kind in the Midwest.
Rush University Medical Center to open innovative organ donor care center
A new, innovative organ donor care center is coming to Chicago. It's slated to be the first-of-its-kind in the Midwest.
A new, innovative organ donor care center is coming to Chicago. It's slated to be the first-of-its-kind in the Midwest.
Rising peanut allergy rates in kids prompt exploration of special therapy
Peanut allergies are some of the most common in kids. As the rate increases, doctors are learning treating babies with a special therapy might be the best option.
Peanut allergies are some of the most common in kids. As the rate increases, doctors are learning treating babies with a special therapy might be the best option.
Understanding the warning signs of Brest Cancer
The Black community is hardest hit when it comes to breast cancer. Early detection helps increase chances of survival. Demetrius Barbee will be hosting an Brest Cancer Awareness event Saturday with freeze mamograms.
The Black community is hardest hit when it comes to breast cancer. Early detection helps increase chances of survival. Demetrius Barbee will be hosting an Brest Cancer Awareness event Saturday with freeze mamograms.
How a vitamin B12 deficiency can impact your day-to-day life
A vitamin B deficiency can lead to exhaustion and foggy-headedness. Here are some tell-tale signs you could be suffering from a lack of vitamin B.
A vitamin B deficiency can lead to exhaustion and foggy-headedness. Here are some tell-tale signs you could be suffering from a lack of vitamin B.
New biomedical research center launching in Chicago
A new era of biomedical research is launching in Chicago, thanks to a generous $250 million private investment.
A new era of biomedical research is launching in Chicago, thanks to a generous $250 million private investment.
New biomedical research center launching in Chicago
A new era of biomedical research is launching in Chicago, thanks to a generous $250 million private investment.
A new era of biomedical research is launching in Chicago, thanks to a generous $250 million private investment.
Heart healthy foods to reduce blood pressure
One way to reduce your blood pressure is to change your diet.
One way to reduce your blood pressure is to change your diet.
Obesity affects nearly 1 in 5 children growing up
This month is dedicated to National Childhood Obesity Awareness. Statistics shot childhood obesity affects almost 1 in 5 adolescence.
This month is dedicated to National Childhood Obesity Awareness. Statistics shot childhood obesity affects almost 1 in 5 adolescence.
Dental surgeon introducing robotic system to assist in surgeries
Robotics could be the future of the dental industry, with machine-assisted surgeries gaining more and more popularity.
Robotics could be the future of the dental industry, with machine-assisted surgeries gaining more and more popularity.
Wisconsin teen receives rare lung re-transplant
Doctors at Northwestern Medicine performed the second transplant after Josh was turned away from more than 20 other hospitals.
Doctors at Northwestern Medicine performed the second transplant after Josh was turned away from more than 20 other hospitals.
Field Museum makes double-lung re-transplant recipient an 'honorary paleontologist'
A Wisconsin teen is getting a new outlook on life after receiving a double-lung re-transplant. The rare procedure was completed this summer at Northwestern Medicine, but it's what happened next that has him smiling from ear to ear.
A Wisconsin teen is getting a new outlook on life after receiving a double-lung re-transplant. The rare procedure was completed this summer at Northwestern Medicine, but it's what happened next that has him smiling from ear to ear.
Fall allergies are hitting especially hard this year
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.
RSV vaccine recommended for pregnant women, CDC says
The RSV maternal vaccine should be given late in pregnancy but only during RSV season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
The RSV maternal vaccine should be given late in pregnancy but only during RSV season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
COVID-19 case spike triggers new funds for tests
The White House is allocating $600 millions to fund more COVID-19 tests. The CDC reports that coronavirus hospitalizations have spiked this month.
The White House is allocating $600 millions to fund more COVID-19 tests. The CDC reports that coronavirus hospitalizations have spiked this month.
Women excluded in clinical trials leaves treatment geared toward men
Historically, women have been underrepresented in clinical trials. Women make up over half of the population, but they only make up 30 percent of clinical trial patients. This can result in women being overmedicated because drug dosage trials are done on men. It can also lead to a lack of treatment for health issues predominantly found in women.
Historically, women have been underrepresented in clinical trials. Women make up over half of the population, but they only make up 30 percent of clinical trial patients. This can result in women being overmedicated because drug dosage trials are done on men. It can also lead to a lack of treatment for health issues predominantly found in women.
Pritzker advocates for reproductive rights alongside Clinton, Whitmer
Governor Pritzker mentioned receiving support in "deep red Trump territory" for his pro-choice stance.
Governor Pritzker mentioned receiving support in "deep red Trump territory" for his pro-choice stance.