Minimally invasive surgery, medications revolutionizing weight loss
Are one of the new weight loss drugs right for you? Or is it something else? In a FOX 32 special report, Sylvia Perez weighs some of your options.
Are one of the new weight loss drugs right for you? Or is it something else? In a FOX 32 special report, Sylvia Perez weighs some of your options.
Colorectal cancer is now leading cause of death among young adults with cancer: new report
Colorectal cancer is now among the leading causes of cancer deaths for young adults, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society (ACS).
Colorectal cancer is now among the leading causes of cancer deaths for young adults, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society (ACS).
Illinois considers setting limits on high medication prices
Illinois may become part of a growing coalition of states moving towards determining their own prescription drug prices.
Illinois may become part of a growing coalition of states moving towards determining their own prescription drug prices.
Illinois considers setting limits on high medication prices
Illinois may become part of a growing coalition of states moving towards determining their own prescription drug prices.
Illinois may become part of a growing coalition of states moving towards determining their own prescription drug prices.
Preventing weight gain after quitting weight loss drugs
Researchers say most people who start on a weight loss drug like Ozempic or Wegovy quit within a year. The Fox Medical Team spoke with an obesity specialist about how to keep the weight off after getting off the drugs.
Researchers say most people who start on a weight loss drug like Ozempic or Wegovy quit within a year. The Fox Medical Team spoke with an obesity specialist about how to keep the weight off after getting off the drugs.
Illinois lawmakers called on to pass drug affordability act
Advocates called on lawmakers in the Illinois capital to pass the Prescription Drug Affordability Act. The legislation would protect consumers as prices skyrocket.
Advocates called on lawmakers in the Illinois capital to pass the Prescription Drug Affordability Act. The legislation would protect consumers as prices skyrocket.
Menthol cigarette ban in the US? Here's the latest on the proposed FDA rule
U.S. health regulators are considering banning menthol cigarettes, a long-awaited plan that advocates say could save hundreds of thousands of lives but faced an unexpected delay last year.
U.S. health regulators are considering banning menthol cigarettes, a long-awaited plan that advocates say could save hundreds of thousands of lives but faced an unexpected delay last year.
Healthcare plan deductibles reset this January
We're almost halfway through the first month of the year and that means health plans have reset deductibles. So when you go to a doctor, you may face significant out-of-pocket costs especially as rates rise
We're almost halfway through the first month of the year and that means health plans have reset deductibles. So when you go to a doctor, you may face significant out-of-pocket costs especially as rates rise
'Disease X': Scientists creating contingency plan for infectious virus outbreak
Scientists at the World Economic Forum happening this week say they are discussing the hypothetical virus in order to prepare properly for it.
Scientists at the World Economic Forum happening this week say they are discussing the hypothetical virus in order to prepare properly for it.
Chicago woman among three in the nation to undergo cutting-edge treatment for sickle cell disease
A Chicago woman was one of only three patients in the nation to receive cutting-edge treatment for sickle cell disease. Now, she's speaking out.
A Chicago woman was one of only three patients in the nation to receive cutting-edge treatment for sickle cell disease. Now, she's speaking out.
Chicago woman undergoes cutting-edge treatment for sickle cell disease
A Chicago woman was one of only three patients in the nation to receive cutting-edge treatment for sickle cell disease.
A Chicago woman was one of only three patients in the nation to receive cutting-edge treatment for sickle cell disease.
These are the warning signs of frostbite
Frostbite ? it?s a term that all Midwesterners are familiar with. But are you aware of just how dangerous it can be? As the days get shorter and temperatures get colder, it?s important to know the risks and what to look for.
Frostbite ? it?s a term that all Midwesterners are familiar with. But are you aware of just how dangerous it can be? As the days get shorter and temperatures get colder, it?s important to know the risks and what to look for.
'Brave' teenager gets legs amputated while comatose after contracting infection on Christmas
A tragic incident involving a comatose Tennessee teenager, Anita Navas, has unfolded over the Christmas holiday. Navas, 13, had to undergo double leg amputation due to a severe infection.
A tragic incident involving a comatose Tennessee teenager, Anita Navas, has unfolded over the Christmas holiday. Navas, 13, had to undergo double leg amputation due to a severe infection.
How to stick to your New Year's Resolutions
We're only halfway through January and if you're already struggling with your New Year's Resolutions, you're not the only one. The Fox Medical Team spoke with a brain scientist about how to keep going strong.
We're only halfway through January and if you're already struggling with your New Year's Resolutions, you're not the only one. The Fox Medical Team spoke with a brain scientist about how to keep going strong.
Nurses at University of Chicago Medicine demand staffing, safety improvements
Nurses at University of Chicago Medicine held an informational picket Monday, calling for their demands to be met.
Nurses at University of Chicago Medicine held an informational picket Monday, calling for their demands to be met.
Chicago nurses demand staffing, safety improvements
Nurses at University of Chicago Medicine held an informational picket Monday, calling for their demands to be met.
Nurses at University of Chicago Medicine held an informational picket Monday, calling for their demands to be met.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson visits youth guidance event
The weather didn't stop Mayor Brandon Johnson from taking part in several events honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The weather didn't stop Mayor Brandon Johnson from taking part in several events honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
How to keep children safe outside with extremely low wind chills
With children off of school Monday in observance of MLK Day or because their school is closed due to cold weather, health experts are reminding parents to bundle their kids up before letting them outside.
With children off of school Monday in observance of MLK Day or because their school is closed due to cold weather, health experts are reminding parents to bundle their kids up before letting them outside.
Who Got Da Juice? addresses health from inside out
Owner of Who Got Da Juice?, Toi Bowers is a Mental Health Therapist who encourages people to address their health from the inside out starting with a nutritious diet.
Owner of Who Got Da Juice?, Toi Bowers is a Mental Health Therapist who encourages people to address their health from the inside out starting with a nutritious diet.
Ohio mom faked young daughter’s cancer diagnosis, shaved her head for thousands in donations: Sheriff
A 41-year-old Ohio mom has been charged with theft by deception after allegedly faking that her 7-year-old daughter had leukemia for years.
A 41-year-old Ohio mom has been charged with theft by deception after allegedly faking that her 7-year-old daughter had leukemia for years.