'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.
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.