Bird flu spreading to dairy cows
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Bird flu fears are on the rise after a human case reported this week in Texas came from a cow. Closer to home, cattle in Michigan have been reported carrying the disease.

Bird flu: Can humans get infected?

After reports emerged of a Texas dairy worker being infected with bird flu, here's a comprehensive overview detailing everything you need to understand about the disease and its potential for transmission to humans.

Does your child need a mental health day?
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Mental health has become a big issue for school-age children. A new poll from the University of Michigan's C. S. Mott Children's Hospital finds that 1 in 5 parents considers if their child needs to take a mental health day.

Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough hospitalized
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Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough has been hospitalized with a "serious medical condition" and is currently undergoing medical treatment. Her family has asked for privacy at this time.

Intermittent fasting: Who does it work for?
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A recent study found that intermittent fasting can cause heart problems. Fox medical's Dr. Mike Cirigliano says intermittent fasting can work for some people while these at risk groups should avoid it.

CDC warns of invasive bacterial outbreak amid spike in cases and fatality rates

An invasive bacterial infection is on the rise in the U.S., according to the CDC. A physician at Ohio State's Wexner Medical Center shared tips on treatment and prevention.

Texas person is diagnosed with bird flu after being in contact with cows

A person in Texas has been diagnosed with bird flu, an infection tied to the recent discovery of the virus in dairy cows, health officials said Monday.

Loyola Medicine allergy count resumes, providing insight for allergy sufferers
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A sign of spring, as the Loyola Medicine Allergy Count resumed on Monday. It goes back more than 20 years, giving people with allergies an idea of what to expect before walking out the door.

Autism Awareness Day highlights urgent need for timely screenings, therapies

Ahead of World Autism Awareness Day on Tuesday, FOX 32’s Elizabeth Matthews looked into a problem for many families with children with autism.

More than half of measles cases reported in US were in Chicago
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Chicago continues to see a surge in measles with 53 cases reported in the city this year. There have been at least 97 confirmed measles cases reported across the country since January.

Chicago faces measles surge: Total cases surpass 50

Measles cases in Chicago have spiked significantly, with 53 total cases being reported on Monday.

Oak Point University announces April closure
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Lewis University has announced an agreement to support students at Oak Point University after the school said it would shut down in April.

Tuberculosis cases continued climbing in 2023

Forty states reported an increase in tuberculosis cases as rates increased among all age groups last year, according to the CDC.

Oak Point University shutting down in April: 'This was completely new news to us'

A private university in Chicago has announced it will shut down at the end of this semester, leaving students and teachers stunned as they prepare for final exams.