Health Watch: The dangers of mixing meds and supplements
Experts weigh in on the dangers of mixing your meds with supplements.
Experts weigh in on the dangers of mixing your meds with supplements.
Is the FDA lagging on sunscreen improvements?
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health talks us through the latest headlines making the rounds in the medical community.
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health talks us through the latest headlines making the rounds in the medical community.
Cicadas have arrived in Chicago, but tinnitus sufferers face constant noise year-round
Imagine having to live with constant noise or ringing in your ears every single day. That's the situation for millions of Americans who suffer from tinnitus.
Imagine having to live with constant noise or ringing in your ears every single day. That's the situation for millions of Americans who suffer from tinnitus.
Cicadas have arrived in Chicago, but tinnitus sufferers face constant noise year-round
Imagine having to live with constant noise or ringing in your ears every single day. That's the situation for millions of Americans who suffer from tinnitus.
Imagine having to live with constant noise or ringing in your ears every single day. That's the situation for millions of Americans who suffer from tinnitus.
Special events in May will raise awareness for ALS
May is ALS Awareness Month and it also marks a milestone for a local organization --20 years of raising awareness about the disease that's also referred to as Lou Gehrig's Disease.
May is ALS Awareness Month and it also marks a milestone for a local organization --20 years of raising awareness about the disease that's also referred to as Lou Gehrig's Disease.
As summer begins, medical experts warn of dangerous drinking trend among college students
As school lets out for summer and college students return home, medical experts are sounding the alarm about a dangerous drinking trend.
As school lets out for summer and college students return home, medical experts are sounding the alarm about a dangerous drinking trend.
As summer begins, medical experts warn of dangerous drinking trend among college students
As school lets out for summer and college students return home, medical experts are sounding the alarm about a dangerous drinking trend.
As school lets out for summer and college students return home, medical experts are sounding the alarm about a dangerous drinking trend.
New wellness app launches during Mental Health Month
Silence the Shame was founded by Shanti Dasto to empower and educate communities on mental health and wellness. The non-profit is dedicated to tearing down the stigma surrounding mental illness. The group launched their new app on National Silence the Shame Day on May 5.
Silence the Shame was founded by Shanti Dasto to empower and educate communities on mental health and wellness. The non-profit is dedicated to tearing down the stigma surrounding mental illness. The group launched their new app on National Silence the Shame Day on May 5.
Study finds link between ultra-processed foods and cardiometabolic risk in children
Cardiometabolic risk factors include heart attack, stroke and diabetes.
Cardiometabolic risk factors include heart attack, stroke and diabetes.
Wearable smart devices pose cybersecurity risks
Devices like smartwatches help users track their fitness, sleep, health and more. While they provide consumers with information, many of these devices are collecting a lot of user data, creating vulnerabilities for cyberattacks.
Devices like smartwatches help users track their fitness, sleep, health and more. While they provide consumers with information, many of these devices are collecting a lot of user data, creating vulnerabilities for cyberattacks.
Nestlé launches food line targeting Ozempic, other weight-loss drug users
Nestlé is launching a line of food products tailored to people using weight-loss medication in an effort to capitalize on a market expected to reach $30 billion in the next six years.
Nestlé is launching a line of food products tailored to people using weight-loss medication in an effort to capitalize on a market expected to reach $30 billion in the next six years.
Tennessee boy, 10, swept into storm drain became organ donor, dad says
A 10-year-old boy who died after a tragic accident in Tennessee has donated his organs, his family said.
A 10-year-old boy who died after a tragic accident in Tennessee has donated his organs, his family said.
CDC issues stark warning on rapid spread of deadlier Mpox strain
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a stark warning to Americans this week regarding the rapid spread of a deadlier form of Mpox currently sweeping through the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a stark warning to Americans this week regarding the rapid spread of a deadlier form of Mpox currently sweeping through the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
CDC issues 'Mpox' warning
The CDC is warning Americans about a deadlier form of Mpox that's spreading rapidly through the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The CDC is warning Americans about a deadlier form of Mpox that's spreading rapidly through the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
US pediatricians allow HIV-positive mothers to breastfeed under new guidelines
People with HIV can breastfeed their babies, as long as they are taking medications that effectively suppress the virus that causes AIDS, a top U.S. pediatricians’ group said Monday in a sharp policy change.
People with HIV can breastfeed their babies, as long as they are taking medications that effectively suppress the virus that causes AIDS, a top U.S. pediatricians’ group said Monday in a sharp policy change.
Arlington Heights students showcase innovative apps at John Hersey High School
High school students from Arlington Heights had the opportunity to showcase their tech skills by presenting over 70 newly developed apps on Monday.
High school students from Arlington Heights had the opportunity to showcase their tech skills by presenting over 70 newly developed apps on Monday.
'Vision Voice' app helps individuals with visual impairments
High school students from Arlington Heights had the opportunity to showcase their tech skills by presenting over 70 newly developed apps on Monday.
High school students from Arlington Heights had the opportunity to showcase their tech skills by presenting over 70 newly developed apps on Monday.
Navigating technology etiquette in the digital world
People of all ages are constantly on their phones. Fox News' Sue Guzman reports on proper technology etiquette in public.
People of all ages are constantly on their phones. Fox News' Sue Guzman reports on proper technology etiquette in public.
Social media influencers spread misinformation about birth control pills
New York Times journalist Alisha Haridasani Gupta set out to disprove misinformation trending on social media about women quitting birth control pills. Gupta said many influencers are going on social media and giving medical advice when they are not experts.
New York Times journalist Alisha Haridasani Gupta set out to disprove misinformation trending on social media about women quitting birth control pills. Gupta said many influencers are going on social media and giving medical advice when they are not experts.
New COVID variants spark concerns
Health experts are closely watching two new COVID variants ahead of summer.
Health experts are closely watching two new COVID variants ahead of summer.