Americans forced to choose between health care and everyday expenses, survey finds
More Americans are having to make the tough choices on paying for health care or their everyday expenses. The new survey done by The Commonwealth Fund found nearly one in three people owe money to a hospital, doctor, or health care provider.
More Americans are having to make the tough choices on paying for health care or their everyday expenses. The new survey done by The Commonwealth Fund found nearly one in three people owe money to a hospital, doctor, or health care provider.
What is causing a primary care doctor shortage?
More Americans need doctors but getting an appointment has been very difficult.
More Americans need doctors but getting an appointment has been very difficult.
Family Connects pairs nurses with parents of newborns
The Chicago Department of Public Health helps parents adjust to having a newborn in the house with Family Connects. The program is a free, in-home nurse visit available to families in the city.
The Chicago Department of Public Health helps parents adjust to having a newborn in the house with Family Connects. The program is a free, in-home nurse visit available to families in the city.
Young women facing higher lung cancer rates, puzzling scientists
FOX Medical contributor Dr. Mike Cirigliano talks about the latest headlines making the rounds in the medical community.
FOX Medical contributor Dr. Mike Cirigliano talks about the latest headlines making the rounds in the medical community.
Roseland Hospital expands mammography facilities to improve breast cancer survival chances
Roseland Hospital on Chicago's Far South Side celebrated National Breast Cancer Awareness Month by focusing on more than just raising awareness.
Roseland Hospital on Chicago's Far South Side celebrated National Breast Cancer Awareness Month by focusing on more than just raising awareness.
Roseland Hospital expands mammography facilities to improve breast cancer survival chances
Roseland Hospital on Chicago's Far South Side celebrated National Breast Cancer Awareness Month by focusing on more than just raising awareness.
Roseland Hospital on Chicago's Far South Side celebrated National Breast Cancer Awareness Month by focusing on more than just raising awareness.
Primary care doctor shortage expected in the next decade, study shows
A new study of 62,000 medical residents shows only 10 percent want to be primary care physicians, prompting concern for the country's healthcare resources.
A new study of 62,000 medical residents shows only 10 percent want to be primary care physicians, prompting concern for the country's healthcare resources.
October marks Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
Dr. Kara Goldman from Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Heidy Best join Good Day Chicago to talk about Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and the importance of supporting women suffering from infertility.
Dr. Kara Goldman from Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Heidy Best join Good Day Chicago to talk about Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and the importance of supporting women suffering from infertility.
Raising awareness about peripheral artery disease
Doctors are sounding the alarm about peripheral artery disease.
Doctors are sounding the alarm about peripheral artery disease.
Chicago Bears Crucial Catch campaign raises funds for cancer awareness
Tracy DeGraaf, comedian and cancer survivor, joins Orange Friday to talk about the Chicago Bears Crucial Catch campaign and the importance of continuing in the fight against cancer.
Tracy DeGraaf, comedian and cancer survivor, joins Orange Friday to talk about the Chicago Bears Crucial Catch campaign and the importance of continuing in the fight against cancer.
CVS pulls popular cold medicines of shelves
CVS Pharmacy is taking several cold and flu medicines off their shelves after FDA says Phenylephrine does not fight symptoms. However, decongestants are effective and can be found behind the pharmacy counter.
CVS Pharmacy is taking several cold and flu medicines off their shelves after FDA says Phenylephrine does not fight symptoms. However, decongestants are effective and can be found behind the pharmacy counter.
CVS pulls popular cold medicines from store shelves
The move will impact certain common oral cough and cold products. It comes after an FDA advisory panel determined that a main active ingredient doesn't work.
The move will impact certain common oral cough and cold products. It comes after an FDA advisory panel determined that a main active ingredient doesn't work.
Microchip improves breast cancer surgery, doctors say
New technology has been introduced in the fight against breast cancer. One Oklahoma doctor says the Molli microchip helps guide surgeons when removing cancerous tissue and makes recovery less painful for patients.
New technology has been introduced in the fight against breast cancer. One Oklahoma doctor says the Molli microchip helps guide surgeons when removing cancerous tissue and makes recovery less painful for patients.
Latinas are 20% more likely to be diagnosed with late-stage breast cancer
Jeanette Gonzalez from the Latina Association for Breast Cancer stresses the importances of cancer screenings and what her organization is doing to improve the lives of survivors.
Jeanette Gonzalez from the Latina Association for Breast Cancer stresses the importances of cancer screenings and what her organization is doing to improve the lives of survivors.
Innovative procedure saves Chicago man's foot from amputation due to peripheral artery disease
It's not uncommon for patients with diabetes, or people who smoke, to have a foot or part of their leg amputated while battling this disease. The culprit: Peripheral Artery Disease.
It's not uncommon for patients with diabetes, or people who smoke, to have a foot or part of their leg amputated while battling this disease. The culprit: Peripheral Artery Disease.
Tips for winter-proofing your skin to prevent drying out
With winter just around the corner, health experts say now is a good time to think about preventing cold weather dry out. One thing to avoid would be lotions. Dermatologists suggest switching to creams. Dr. Melissa Babcock explains why.
With winter just around the corner, health experts say now is a good time to think about preventing cold weather dry out. One thing to avoid would be lotions. Dermatologists suggest switching to creams. Dr. Melissa Babcock explains why.
Amazon will test delivering prescription drugs by drone
Amazon says customers will be able to choose from more than 500 medications, a list that includes common treatments for conditions like the flu or pneumonia.
Amazon says customers will be able to choose from more than 500 medications, a list that includes common treatments for conditions like the flu or pneumonia.
Forbes issues new rankings on best, worst states for healthcare - here's where Illinois ranks
Forbes has issued a new ranking of the best and worst states for healthcare.
Forbes has issued a new ranking of the best and worst states for healthcare.
Forbes issues new rankings on best, worst states for healthcare
Forbes has issued a new ranking of the best and worst states for healthcare.
Forbes has issued a new ranking of the best and worst states for healthcare.
Doctors sound alarm after increase of alcoholic fatty liver disease cases
Health officials are seeing an uptick of diagnoses of alcoholic fatty liver disease and are warning people to watch their diets.
Health officials are seeing an uptick of diagnoses of alcoholic fatty liver disease and are warning people to watch their diets.