Comedian Tom Smothers, half of Smothers Brothers duo, dies at 86

Comedian Tom Smothers, half of Smothers Brothers duo, dies at 86

Tom Smothers, half of the Smothers Brothers and the co-host of one of the most socially conscious and groundbreaking television shows in the history of the medium, has died at 86.

Tom Smothers, half of the Smothers Brothers and the co-host of one of the most socially conscious and groundbreaking television shows in the history of the medium, has died at 86.

Augie's Journey: Lung cancer patient finds support, family at Guest House

Augie's Journey: Lung cancer patient finds support, family at Guest House

For 25 years, a nonprofit has ensured patients and their families have a place to stay during medical treatments. On Christmas, Guest House Chicago wanted to make those families have an unforgettable meal while their other family members were miles away.

For 25 years, a nonprofit has ensured patients and their families have a place to stay during medical treatments. On Christmas, Guest House Chicago wanted to make those families have an unforgettable meal while their other family members were miles away.

Robotic lung removal saves woman's life in Chicago
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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.

Merck-Moderna vaccine with Keytruda cuts risk of skin cancer relapse or death by half, data shows

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. 

Bad sinuses making the rounds this December
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Bad sinuses making the rounds this December

If your sinuses are feeling all clogged up this winter, you're not alone. A lot of people across the country are experiences long lasting cold symptoms that are hampering their holiday spirit

If your sinuses are feeling all clogged up this winter, you're not alone. A lot of people across the country are experiences long lasting cold symptoms that are hampering their holiday spirit

Dr. Mike: Lung cancer screening guidelines expanded; intermittent fasting dominates weight-loss
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Dr. Mike: Lung cancer screening guidelines expanded; intermittent fasting dominates weight-loss

The American Cancer Society just expanded its recommendations to include older adults who smoke or formerly smoked - no matter how long ago they quit smoking. And intermittent fasting has become a popular and effective way to lose weight. Now a new study shows the technique also has some promise in the battle against type 2 diabetes. FOX Medical Team's Dr. Mike joined Good Day Chicago on Tuesday to talk more about it.

The American Cancer Society just expanded its recommendations to include older adults who smoke or formerly smoked - no matter how long ago they quit smoking. And intermittent fasting has become a popular and effective way to lose weight. Now a new study shows the technique also has some promise in the battle against type 2 diabetes. FOX Medical Team's Dr. Mike joined Good Day Chicago on Tuesday to talk more about it.

Movember aims to change the face of men's health
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Movember aims to change the face of men's health

Facial hair is now being used to raise awareness for men's health specifically prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health. Movember is an annual initiative when men are encouraged to grow moustaches during the month of November.

Facial hair is now being used to raise awareness for men's health specifically prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health. Movember is an annual initiative when men are encouraged to grow moustaches during the month of November.

Lung cancer pill shows 'earth-shattering' results in 5-year study: 'An optimistic time'

Lung cancer pill shows 'earth-shattering' results in 5-year study: 'An optimistic time'

Many lung cancer patients now have access to a potentially life-saving new medication called Tagrisso. A surgeon from Hackensack Meridian and a patient share their experiences with the drug.

Many lung cancer patients now have access to a potentially life-saving new medication called Tagrisso. A surgeon from Hackensack Meridian and a patient share their experiences with the drug.

Chicago doctors use breast implants to perform double-lung transplant
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Chicago doctors use breast implants to perform double-lung transplant

Doctors at Northwestern Medicine performed a successful double-lung transplant by using a breast implants to keep the patient alive. A 34-year-old needed the transplant from years of smoking.

Doctors at Northwestern Medicine performed a successful double-lung transplant by using a breast implants to keep the patient alive. A 34-year-old needed the transplant from years of smoking.