What does it mean to be 'California sober?’
The term “California sober" has been popularized by celebrities like Demi Lovato and Willie Nelson. What does it mean and is it a healthy approach to sobriety?
The term “California sober" has been popularized by celebrities like Demi Lovato and Willie Nelson. What does it mean and is it a healthy approach to sobriety?
Pritzker announces $10 million investment for Southern Illinois Healthcare Cancer Institute
Governor J.B. Pritzker has announced a $10 million grant for the Southern Illinois Healthcare Cancer Institute.
Governor J.B. Pritzker has announced a $10 million grant for the Southern Illinois Healthcare Cancer Institute.
Ping Pong serves up therapy for the mind and body
One doctor is prescribing ping pong for patients suffering from serious diseases.
One doctor is prescribing ping pong for patients suffering from serious diseases.
Dr. Jill Biden visits Chicago for women's health event
The First Lady of the U.S., Dr. Jill Biden, visited the University of Illinois Chicago, highlighting the importance of advancing research on menopause and women's health. TIa Ewing has more.
The First Lady of the U.S., Dr. Jill Biden, visited the University of Illinois Chicago, highlighting the importance of advancing research on menopause and women's health. TIa Ewing has more.
Pre-teen skincare routines doing more harm than good
More children are looking to social media for beauty tips but doctors say this is putting children at risk for products they don't even need.
More children are looking to social media for beauty tips but doctors say this is putting children at risk for products they don't even need.
Nearly 10,000 COVID-19 deaths reported in December: JN.1 variant, holidays to blame
The JN.1 variant is now the most dominant COVID-19 variant in the world.
The JN.1 variant is now the most dominant COVID-19 variant in the world.
Alarming rate of drug overdose deaths among children in Cook County
UCLA researchers have released new data indicating that death rates among teens in Cook County surpass the national average.
UCLA researchers have released new data indicating that death rates among teens in Cook County surpass the national average.
Popularity of weight loss shots prompts more questions
As weight-loss drugs gain popularity, more questions are popping up over their effectiveness, side effects and whether they will be covered by health care companies.
As weight-loss drugs gain popularity, more questions are popping up over their effectiveness, side effects and whether they will be covered by health care companies.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin treated for prostate cancer
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is being treated for prostate cancer, with the White House questioning why it took so long for news of Austin's hospitalization to be revealed.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is being treated for prostate cancer, with the White House questioning why it took so long for news of Austin's hospitalization to be revealed.
Health Watch: New guidelines expand weight loss surgery access
Weight loss surgery guidelines for decades have recently been updated in order to expand it to more potential patients. Doctors want to make sure these patients know its an option.
Weight loss surgery guidelines for decades have recently been updated in order to expand it to more potential patients. Doctors want to make sure these patients know its an option.
New risk factors identified in early-onset dementia
Researchers have identified four new risk factors for young-onset dementia. Young-onset dementia refers to people under the age of 65. The new factors include vitamin D deficiency and social isolation.
Researchers have identified four new risk factors for young-onset dementia. Young-onset dementia refers to people under the age of 65. The new factors include vitamin D deficiency and social isolation.
How to help pets live longer, healthier in 2024
With the weather finally getting cooler in Chicago, it can be hard to get enough exercise for your pets. Author of the Ultimate Pet Health Guide Dr. Gary Richter has some tips for keeping your pets healthy.
With the weather finally getting cooler in Chicago, it can be hard to get enough exercise for your pets. Author of the Ultimate Pet Health Guide Dr. Gary Richter has some tips for keeping your pets healthy.
Blood donations reach 20-year low causing national shortage, Red Cross says
The American Red Cross says it is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the number of people donating hits a 20-year low.
The American Red Cross says it is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the number of people donating hits a 20-year low.
CDC warns about surge of flu cases
The CDC is raising some red flags as the flu continues to spread nationwide, but particularly in the Southeast. Georgia is one of the hotspots for the illness.
The CDC is raising some red flags as the flu continues to spread nationwide, but particularly in the Southeast. Georgia is one of the hotspots for the illness.
Naperville teen organizes blood drive to help save lives
A Naperville North High School senior spent Sunday putting on a blood drive in an effort to help save lives.
A Naperville North High School senior spent Sunday putting on a blood drive in an effort to help save lives.
Fitness tips for working out in the New Year
Getting fit is a popular resolution for the New Year, but it can be hard to start. Personal Trainer and Pilates Instructor Jamie Kirby with KirbyFit Chicago demonstrates some easy ways to start your fitness journey at home.
Getting fit is a popular resolution for the New Year, but it can be hard to start. Personal Trainer and Pilates Instructor Jamie Kirby with KirbyFit Chicago demonstrates some easy ways to start your fitness journey at home.
Apple Watch feature saves woman from near-fatal carbon monoxide poisoning: I was 'extremely scared'
The Apple Watch feature instantly connects users to 911 after holding down the side button for five seconds.
The Apple Watch feature instantly connects users to 911 after holding down the side button for five seconds.
Narcan won't reverse overdose from fake Xanax, doctor says
FOX 32 News at 9 brings you the latest breaking stories from across the Chicagoland area.
FOX 32 News at 9 brings you the latest breaking stories from across the Chicagoland area.
Naperville teen hosting blood drive
A senior with sickle cell disease at Naperville North High is on a mission to help save lives with an upcoming blood drive.
A senior with sickle cell disease at Naperville North High is on a mission to help save lives with an upcoming blood drive.
Fake Xanax pills hospitalize Chicago-area trio
Three young adults from the Chicago area were hospitalized with serious injuries, and one was in a coma after ingesting fake Xanax pills, according to the CDC.
Three young adults from the Chicago area were hospitalized with serious injuries, and one was in a coma after ingesting fake Xanax pills, according to the CDC.