Health

Should people with only months to live be legally allowed to end their own lives? It's a hot-button issue currently under discussion in Illinois.

The City of Chicago is seeing a significant decline in measles cases after implementing a vaccination campaign targeting individuals lacking protection.

Between the heat and humidity, the summer can take a toll on your skin. Beth Galvin shares some advice on how you can take care of it.

OJ Simpson, the NFL running back who was later infamously acquitted of his ex-wife's murder, has passed away at the age of 76. His family confirmed the news on Thursday.

A special place for medical patients and their families is celebrating 25 years of service this year. Guest House is the only organization in Chicago that supports patients of all ages, all diagnoses, inpatient and outpatient.

Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health talks about how doctors are viewing the new take-home menopause tests and their effectiveness.

A new challenge has emerged, and that is back and neck problems due to technology.

The CDC is issuing a health alert after there have been reports of bird flu outbreaks in cattle.

Illinois officials are warning health care facilities and emergency rooms around the state to be on heightened alert for patients demonstrating symptoms similar to botulism.

A couple from Crestwood welcomed a baby boy during Monday's solar eclipse. Baby Maddix arrived 16 days ahead of schedule at 1:54 p.m. Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox welcomed three newborns on eclipse day.

The avian flu has spread to cows and other livestock prompting concerns for food safety. The President of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Dr. Rena Carlson, says that there is no cause for concern and that food supply is safe.

Here are FOX 32's top stories from this week.