Toys and safety this holiday season
It can be a lofty goal to find the perfect toy for your kids, but don't forget to keep safety in mind.
It can be a lofty goal to find the perfect toy for your kids, but don't forget to keep safety in mind.
Connection between fiber, alcohol and cancer explained
What is the connection between fiber, alcohol and cancer? Dr. Mike from the FOX Medical Team explains
What is the connection between fiber, alcohol and cancer? Dr. Mike from the FOX Medical Team explains
California WWII veteran, 103, shares remarkable life story and advice for young people: 'Pray every night'
A California WWII vet who ran the Nuremberg Opera House — welcoming the likes of Mickey Rooney and Bob Hope — turned 103 last month.
A California WWII vet who ran the Nuremberg Opera House — welcoming the likes of Mickey Rooney and Bob Hope — turned 103 last month.
New syndrome links four health conditions
Health experts say four health conditions are all intertwined.
Health experts say four health conditions are all intertwined.
Northwestern Medicine giving Illinois patients ability to choose 'X' as sex designation
Patients at Northwestern Medicine's hospitals and outpatient locations in Illinois will be able to choose “X” as a sex designation starting next week.
Patients at Northwestern Medicine's hospitals and outpatient locations in Illinois will be able to choose “X” as a sex designation starting next week.
Illinois health officials urging universal masking in healthcare settings amid uptick in respiratory illnesses
Illinois public health officials are urging all healthcare settings to prioritize mask usage amid a spike in respiratory illnesses.
Illinois public health officials are urging all healthcare settings to prioritize mask usage amid a spike in respiratory illnesses.
FDA approves groundbreaking CRISPR-based gene therapies for sickle cell disease
The Food and Drug Administration announced its approval of the first genetic therapy treatment for sickle cell disease, utilizing the gene-editing tool CRISPR.
The Food and Drug Administration announced its approval of the first genetic therapy treatment for sickle cell disease, utilizing the gene-editing tool CRISPR.
FDA approves groundbreaking treatment for Sickle Cell Disease
In a historic decision, the Food and Drug Administration has approved gene editing technology, a groundbreaking treatment for Sickle Cell Disease. This medical miracle has been a long time coming.
In a historic decision, the Food and Drug Administration has approved gene editing technology, a groundbreaking treatment for Sickle Cell Disease. This medical miracle has been a long time coming.
Investigation launched after reports of illness following event at Gibsons Italia
Gibsons Italia has opened an investigation following reports of multiple individuals falling ill after attending an event at the establishment over the past weekend.
Gibsons Italia has opened an investigation following reports of multiple individuals falling ill after attending an event at the establishment over the past weekend.
Illinois experiencing 'surge' in respiratory viruses
Covid-19 and other respiratory viruses are on the rise across Illinois as the holiday season ramps up through the new year.
Covid-19 and other respiratory viruses are on the rise across Illinois as the holiday season ramps up through the new year.
How much caffeine is too much?
The holidays can be full of cheer and stress. From long hours of shopping, baking, traveling, gift-wrapping and partying, it's easy for us to run out of energy. So, we gravitate toward an extra cup of coffee. However, health experts say you should be cautious about just how much caffeine you're consuming.
The holidays can be full of cheer and stress. From long hours of shopping, baking, traveling, gift-wrapping and partying, it's easy for us to run out of energy. So, we gravitate toward an extra cup of coffee. However, health experts say you should be cautious about just how much caffeine you're consuming.
Illinois experiencing 'surge' in respiratory viruses: Covid, flu and RSV
Covid-19 and other respiratory viruses are on the rise across Illinois as the holiday season ramps up through the new year.
Covid-19 and other respiratory viruses are on the rise across Illinois as the holiday season ramps up through the new year.
How much is too much caffeine?
Heath experts are warning that an extra cup of coffee could have lasting affects on your health. Doses up to 400 mg are generally safe for adults, any more than that can cause anxiety or heart palpitations.
Heath experts are warning that an extra cup of coffee could have lasting affects on your health. Doses up to 400 mg are generally safe for adults, any more than that can cause anxiety or heart palpitations.
Breakthrough sickle cell gene therapy treatments approved by FDA
The breakthrough sickle cell treatment is the first approved therapy based on CRISPR, the gene editing tool that won its inventors the Nobel Prize in 2020.
The breakthrough sickle cell treatment is the first approved therapy based on CRISPR, the gene editing tool that won its inventors the Nobel Prize in 2020.
Melrose Park teen diagnosed with muscular dystrophy hopes to get wheelchair-accessible van
A foundation is stepping in to help a local family in need of a wheelchair-accessible van.
A foundation is stepping in to help a local family in need of a wheelchair-accessible van.
Artificial Intelligence making a difference in health care industry
Artificial Intelligence is quickly becoming a big part of the health care industry. Lauren Simonetti has a look at how AI is being used to detect medical issues and conditions, such as seizures and cancer.
Artificial Intelligence is quickly becoming a big part of the health care industry. Lauren Simonetti has a look at how AI is being used to detect medical issues and conditions, such as seizures and cancer.
More schools across US embracing online therapy
Public schools across the country are embracing a growing trend of promoting new ways to support student mental health.
Public schools across the country are embracing a growing trend of promoting new ways to support student mental health.
NASCAR, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois bring holiday cheer to Comer Children's Hospital
NASCAR and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois are bringing holiday cheer to Comer Children's Hospital.
NASCAR and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois are bringing holiday cheer to Comer Children's Hospital.
Mysterious illness in dogs continues to spread
Dog owners are urged to use caution as a mysterious respiratory infection keeps on spreading. Veterinary experts say the illness looks like kennel cough, but tends to be more severe and longer lasting.
Dog owners are urged to use caution as a mysterious respiratory infection keeps on spreading. Veterinary experts say the illness looks like kennel cough, but tends to be more severe and longer lasting.
Congress weighs in on drug shortage
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are asking tough questions about why there's a national shortage of some of the most common drugs on the market.
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are asking tough questions about why there's a national shortage of some of the most common drugs on the market.