How to treat bug bites, stings this summer season
Whether it's a wasp sting or a fire ant bite, the Fox Medical Team details what you can do at home to treat them.
Whether it's a wasp sting or a fire ant bite, the Fox Medical Team details what you can do at home to treat them.
Studies show potential link between tattoos and lymphoma
New research is pointing to a possible link between tattoos and lymphoma. The study from Lund University followed 12,000 people in Sweden. 3,000 people were diagnosed with malignant lymphoma. Researchers found the risk of lymphoma was 21-percent higher among people with at least one tattoo.
New research is pointing to a possible link between tattoos and lymphoma. The study from Lund University followed 12,000 people in Sweden. 3,000 people were diagnosed with malignant lymphoma. Researchers found the risk of lymphoma was 21-percent higher among people with at least one tattoo.
Traveling internationally? It could be illegal to bring these medications
Before packing prescriptions, make sure they’re legal, says a pharmacy and health expert.
Before packing prescriptions, make sure they’re legal, says a pharmacy and health expert.
Fauci grilled by House GOP over COVID-19 response, origins
During his testimony, Anthony Fauci and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene got into a heated exchange. Greene tried to discredit Fauci while grilling him on social distancing and masking guidelines during the pandemic.
During his testimony, Anthony Fauci and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene got into a heated exchange. Greene tried to discredit Fauci while grilling him on social distancing and masking guidelines during the pandemic.
Spreading BPH awareness during Men's Health Month
June is Men's Health Month and doctors are spreading awareness about a common condition that develops in men. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or enlarged prostate is very common and can be easily treated.
June is Men's Health Month and doctors are spreading awareness about a common condition that develops in men. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or enlarged prostate is very common and can be easily treated.
Best time to drink coffee: Experts spill the beans
Social media influencers have been blaming their afternoon slumps on drinking coffee first thing in the morning. Experts weigh in.
Social media influencers have been blaming their afternoon slumps on drinking coffee first thing in the morning. Experts weigh in.
Tattoos may increase risk of developing lymphoma, alarming new study finds
A new study from Lund University in Sweden reveals that individuals with tattoos may have a 21% higher risk of developing lymphoma, regardless of the tattoo's size.
A new study from Lund University in Sweden reveals that individuals with tattoos may have a 21% higher risk of developing lymphoma, regardless of the tattoo's size.
US girls are getting their first periods earlier, study finds – what's driving this?
A new study finds that US girls are experiencing their first periods earlier, with factors such as improved nutrition, increased BMI, and environmental exposures potentially driving this trend.
A new study finds that US girls are experiencing their first periods earlier, with factors such as improved nutrition, increased BMI, and environmental exposures potentially driving this trend.
Good Day on the Road: 31st Annual Cancer Survivors' Celebration Walk and 5K in Grant Park this Sunday
All funds with support Lurie Cancer Center.
All funds with support Lurie Cancer Center.
How to use social media in a healthy way
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it's a good time to look at how social media can have a negative impact on our health. Like it or not, using social media can cause anxiety, depression, and other health challenges. So, how can you use social media in a healthy way?
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it's a good time to look at how social media can have a negative impact on our health. Like it or not, using social media can cause anxiety, depression, and other health challenges. So, how can you use social media in a healthy way?
Risk for certain diseases increases for women during menopause
Our bodies are always changing and for women, the risk factors for certain diseases are even greater during menopause.
Our bodies are always changing and for women, the risk factors for certain diseases are even greater during menopause.
Every Step of the Way supports intellectually disabled adults
Every Step of the Way's mission is to provide comprehensive resources and referrals in regard to recreation, education and health to adults with intellectual disabilities.
Every Step of the Way's mission is to provide comprehensive resources and referrals in regard to recreation, education and health to adults with intellectual disabilities.
Feeding peanuts to babies could prevent allergies through the teen years, study finds
Feeding peanut butter to babies — starting during infancy and continuing until age 5 — has been shown effective in reducing allergies into adolescence, according to a new study by King’s College London.
Feeding peanut butter to babies — starting during infancy and continuing until age 5 — has been shown effective in reducing allergies into adolescence, according to a new study by King’s College London.
Local mom raises funds for childhood cancer research
Danielle Moss started fundraising for child cancer research after her own daughter was diagnosed with leukemia when she was just 22 months old. The Moss family has raised over $300,000 for Alex's Lemonade Stand, a foundation for childhood cancer.
Danielle Moss started fundraising for child cancer research after her own daughter was diagnosed with leukemia when she was just 22 months old. The Moss family has raised over $300,000 for Alex's Lemonade Stand, a foundation for childhood cancer.
Keep your skin healthy with Shot Bar MedSpa this summer
Sun can really do a number on your skin if you're not careful, so we're talking to the experts on how to keep your skin safe this summer.
Sun can really do a number on your skin if you're not careful, so we're talking to the experts on how to keep your skin safe this summer.
Author details medical care amid crises in new book
Thom Mayer, the Medical Director of the NFL Players Association, has been on the sidelines of many major crises around the world. His new book Leadership is Worthless but Leading is Priceless, details his experiences amid 9/11, the war in Ukraine and working with the NFL.
Thom Mayer, the Medical Director of the NFL Players Association, has been on the sidelines of many major crises around the world. His new book Leadership is Worthless but Leading is Priceless, details his experiences amid 9/11, the war in Ukraine and working with the NFL.
Bird flu outbreak: How worried should we be?
The latest bird flu outbreak has affected more than 60 dairy herds in dozens of states since late March. The CDC is closely monitoring the situation, and public health officials are already testing vaccines in case they are needed.
The latest bird flu outbreak has affected more than 60 dairy herds in dozens of states since late March. The CDC is closely monitoring the situation, and public health officials are already testing vaccines in case they are needed.
Aurora unveils new 'Crisis Intervention Office'
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Aurora is unveiling new offices for its Crisis Intervention Unit.
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Aurora is unveiling new offices for its Crisis Intervention Unit.
West Loop bakery hosts special fundraiser for Park Ridge girl battling leukemia
Chicago's Levain Bakery in the West Loop transformed on Tuesday to support the fight against childhood cancer and to celebrate a special birthday.
Chicago's Levain Bakery in the West Loop transformed on Tuesday to support the fight against childhood cancer and to celebrate a special birthday.
Aurora unveils Crisis Intervention Unit for Mental Health Awareness Month
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Aurora Police Department unveiled a brand-new office for its Crisis Intervention Unit.
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Aurora Police Department unveiled a brand-new office for its Crisis Intervention Unit.