'The Organ Trail': Husband, wife make stop in Chicago on trip to raise awareness for kidney donation
There is an initiative underway in Chicago to raise awareness about kidney donation.
There is an initiative underway in Chicago to raise awareness about kidney donation.
Study: Salty diet may increase risk of dry, itchy skin
A new study from UC San Francisco, published in JAMA Dermatology, found that consuming just an extra gram of sodium daily can increase the likelihood of an eczema flare by 22%, with high sodium intake significantly impacting those prone to eczema.
A new study from UC San Francisco, published in JAMA Dermatology, found that consuming just an extra gram of sodium daily can increase the likelihood of an eczema flare by 22%, with high sodium intake significantly impacting those prone to eczema.
Hop into 'Cuddle Bunny' for snuggles and stress relief
If you're looking for extra date night cuddles or stressed with schoolwork, look no further than "Cuddle Bunny." Elizabeth Matthews headed over to Lake View East and sniffed out everything you need to know.
If you're looking for extra date night cuddles or stressed with schoolwork, look no further than "Cuddle Bunny." Elizabeth Matthews headed over to Lake View East and sniffed out everything you need to know.
New technology created to help nursing student who has cerebral palsy
Friends of a nursing student who has cerebral palsy created 3D-printed clamps with hooks to help their classmate put on medical gloves.
Friends of a nursing student who has cerebral palsy created 3D-printed clamps with hooks to help their classmate put on medical gloves.
1st case of sexually-transmitted form of ringworm reported in US
The rare, sexually-transmitted fungal infection can take months to clear up, even with treatment, health officials warned. Here's what know.
The rare, sexually-transmitted fungal infection can take months to clear up, even with treatment, health officials warned. Here's what know.
Thousands gather for 25th annual Walk for Kidneys, raise over $264K
More than 1,600 people gathered along the Chicago lakefront on Sunday to walk for kidney health.
More than 1,600 people gathered along the Chicago lakefront on Sunday to walk for kidney health.
Thousands gather for 25th annual Walk for Kidneys, raising over $264K
More than 1,600 people gathered along the Chicago lakefront on Sunday to walk for kidney health.
More than 1,600 people gathered along the Chicago lakefront on Sunday to walk for kidney health.
Xylitol sugar alternative linked to higher risk of heart attack, stroke: study
Humans produce xylitol in their bodies at very low levels, but high levels of the compound can cause “big problems,” a new study concludes.
Humans produce xylitol in their bodies at very low levels, but high levels of the compound can cause “big problems,” a new study concludes.
Microdosing chocolate bars sent 6 people to hospitals, FDA says
The edible chocolate bars are made with soy, milk and a “proprietary blend of nootropic and functional mushrooms." They have sickened eight people, with six of those hospitalized.
The edible chocolate bars are made with soy, milk and a “proprietary blend of nootropic and functional mushrooms." They have sickened eight people, with six of those hospitalized.
Doctor warns against 'anti-sunscreen' TikToks: 'Nobody is dying of sunscreen'
Videos are circulating on TikTok saying sunscreen does more harm than good. The videos can be found just by searching for “anti-sunscreen," but before you take advice from social media, an Arizona skin cancer doctor weighs in with the truth.
Videos are circulating on TikTok saying sunscreen does more harm than good. The videos can be found just by searching for “anti-sunscreen," but before you take advice from social media, an Arizona skin cancer doctor weighs in with the truth.
What to do if a flying Joro spider bites you
These large, long-legged spiders are not considered to be aggressive, however, they are venomous.
These large, long-legged spiders are not considered to be aggressive, however, they are venomous.
Inflammatory bowel disease: 'Major cause of IBD' discovered by researchers
IBD, the umbrella term for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, impacts millions of people worldwide. Researchers say they have found a “major cause" of the disease and treatment using existing drugs.
IBD, the umbrella term for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, impacts millions of people worldwide. Researchers say they have found a “major cause" of the disease and treatment using existing drugs.
WHO confirms 1st human death of bird flu strain H5N2
The first confirmed human case of a strain of bird flu called H5N2 has died, the World Health Organization said. Here’s what to know.
The first confirmed human case of a strain of bird flu called H5N2 has died, the World Health Organization said. Here’s what to know.
More Americans concerned about mental health and social media
A new survey found that more Americans are worrying about social media's impact on their mental health. Fox Medical Team (Beth Galvin) Beth Galvin dives deeper into what these findings really mean.
A new survey found that more Americans are worrying about social media's impact on their mental health. Fox Medical Team (Beth Galvin) Beth Galvin dives deeper into what these findings really mean.
Children with total deafness regain hearing after ‘groundbreaking’ gene therapy
This was the first time gene therapy was applied to both ears, researchers say.
This was the first time gene therapy was applied to both ears, researchers say.
FDA advisers reject MDMA therapy to treat PTSD
FDA advisers raised concerns about clinical trials and questioned study data and potential safety risks of MDMA, including heart problems.
FDA advisers raised concerns about clinical trials and questioned study data and potential safety risks of MDMA, including heart problems.
Healthy alternatives to fast food for this summer and beyond
Renowned chef and veteran food consultant Renee Guilbault offers some healthy alternatives to fast food that will leave you feeling full and healthy.
Renowned chef and veteran food consultant Renee Guilbault offers some healthy alternatives to fast food that will leave you feeling full and healthy.
FDA panel votes against MDMA for PTSD
A major blow to psychedelic treatment advocates, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel voted against the use of party drug, MDMA to treat post traumatic stress disorder.
A major blow to psychedelic treatment advocates, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel voted against the use of party drug, MDMA to treat post traumatic stress disorder.
A local mom's devastating loss inspires lifesaving efforts against SIDS
Hundreds of infants die every year in the state of Illinois, most often due to unsafe sleeping environments.
Hundreds of infants die every year in the state of Illinois, most often due to unsafe sleeping environments.
Mother's tragedy inspires lifesaving mission against SIDS in Illinois
The executive director of SIDS of Illinois, Nancy Maruyama, said after her son died unexpectedly during a nap in the 1980s, she made it her mission to help others. In 1985, her son was only four-and-a-half months old, when she dropped him off at the babysitter while she went to her nursing job. Less than 10 minutes into the infant's first nap, the unthinkable happened.
The executive director of SIDS of Illinois, Nancy Maruyama, said after her son died unexpectedly during a nap in the 1980s, she made it her mission to help others. In 1985, her son was only four-and-a-half months old, when she dropped him off at the babysitter while she went to her nursing job. Less than 10 minutes into the infant's first nap, the unthinkable happened.