Chicago hospital food pantry addresses local food insecurity
On World Food Day, Loretto Hospital celebrated the grand opening of its unique community cupboard.
On World Food Day, Loretto Hospital celebrated the grand opening of its unique community cupboard.
One woman's plight to make hair loss a thing of the past
Hair loss can take an emotional toll on a person. For one woman in Georgia, it runs in her family and she's doing something about it, in hopes of helping others in similar situations.
Hair loss can take an emotional toll on a person. For one woman in Georgia, it runs in her family and she's doing something about it, in hopes of helping others in similar situations.
Peeps maker to remove cancer-linked red dye No. 3 from popular Easter candy
California recently banned red dye No. 3, a chemical used as food coloring for products like Peeps. The synthetic dye has been linked to cancer and has been banned from makeup for more than 30 years.
California recently banned red dye No. 3, a chemical used as food coloring for products like Peeps. The synthetic dye has been linked to cancer and has been banned from makeup for more than 30 years.
Mounjaro, typically for diabetes treatment, helped dieters lose 60 pounds in new study
Study results for Mounjaro confirm that the drug made by Eli Lilly & Co. has the potential to be one of the most powerful medical treatments for obesity to date, outside experts said.
Study results for Mounjaro confirm that the drug made by Eli Lilly & Co. has the potential to be one of the most powerful medical treatments for obesity to date, outside experts said.
Ovarian cancer could be detected early with a new blood test, study finds
Ovarian cancer could be detected earlier with the help of a new blood test, according to researchers in California.
Ovarian cancer could be detected earlier with the help of a new blood test, according to researchers in California.
Mary Lou Retton health update from family: 'Remarkable' progress
Olympic gymnastics champion Mary Lou Retton is making "remarkable" progress in her battle with a rare form of pneumonia, her family said this weekend.
Olympic gymnastics champion Mary Lou Retton is making "remarkable" progress in her battle with a rare form of pneumonia, her family said this weekend.
Bruce Willis is relatively 'incommunicative,' 'not totally verbal' after dementia diagnosis, friend reveals
'Moonlighting' creator Glenn Gordon Caron spoke about Willis' dementia.
'Moonlighting' creator Glenn Gordon Caron spoke about Willis' dementia.
Learning warning signs can help prevent suicide
Though there is no single cause of suicide, prevention advocates say knowing the warning signs can help. Some common warning signs could be expressing feelings of hopelessness, having no reason to live, feeling like a burden, or giving away prized possessions.
Though there is no single cause of suicide, prevention advocates say knowing the warning signs can help. Some common warning signs could be expressing feelings of hopelessness, having no reason to live, feeling like a burden, or giving away prized possessions.
Measles case confirmed in unvaccinated individual in Cook County
The Illinois Department of Public Health has confirmed a case of measles in Cook County.
The Illinois Department of Public Health has confirmed a case of measles in Cook County.
How pumpkin can be beneficial to your diet
Taking into account the entire vegetable, pumpkin can add fiber, vitamins and antioxidants to your diet. Heath experts recommend adding canned 100% pure pumpkin to homemade dishes. Also, consider pumpkin seeds as a snack.
Taking into account the entire vegetable, pumpkin can add fiber, vitamins and antioxidants to your diet. Heath experts recommend adding canned 100% pure pumpkin to homemade dishes. Also, consider pumpkin seeds as a snack.
Chicago Bears charity spotlights breast cancer awareness this month
Bears Care is the charitable arm of the Chicago Bears. This October, it is celebrating the 16th year of Real Bears Fans Wear Pink. They are raising money for breast cancer survivors, patients and their families.
Bears Care is the charitable arm of the Chicago Bears. This October, it is celebrating the 16th year of Real Bears Fans Wear Pink. They are raising money for breast cancer survivors, patients and their families.
Chicago residents sound off on new migrant shelter for single, adult men
As the number of migrants awaiting placement in temporary shelters climbs to nearly 3,800, city officials held another community meeting on Thursday night – this time, in West Town.
As the number of migrants awaiting placement in temporary shelters climbs to nearly 3,800, city officials held another community meeting on Thursday night – this time, in West Town.
Chicago hospital's innovative program paving the way for more male nurses
With a national shortage looming, recruiting more nurses is critical to avoiding this healthcare crisis. In a FOX 32 special report, Sylvia Perez looks at a unique program one Chicago hospital has to provide some relief.
With a national shortage looming, recruiting more nurses is critical to avoiding this healthcare crisis. In a FOX 32 special report, Sylvia Perez looks at a unique program one Chicago hospital has to provide some relief.
Chicago hospital paving the way for more male nurses
With a national shortage looming, recruiting more nurses is critical to avoiding this healthcare crisis. In a FOX 32 special report, Sylvia Perez looks at a unique program one Chicago hospital has to provide some relief.
With a national shortage looming, recruiting more nurses is critical to avoiding this healthcare crisis. In a FOX 32 special report, Sylvia Perez looks at a unique program one Chicago hospital has to provide some relief.
Nurses gather in Chicago to support refugees, migrant families
More than 13,000 nurses from 27 countries are convening in Chicago with a focus on supporting refugees fleeing international conflict in their home countries.
More than 13,000 nurses from 27 countries are convening in Chicago with a focus on supporting refugees fleeing international conflict in their home countries.
Learning the risks of breast cancer
Health experts say you have to look at four factors when determining your risk of getting breast cancer. Family history, type of breast tissue, hormone exposure and obesity are all contributing factors to developing breast cancer.
Health experts say you have to look at four factors when determining your risk of getting breast cancer. Family history, type of breast tissue, hormone exposure and obesity are all contributing factors to developing breast cancer.
CDC throws support behind RSV vaccines
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health talks us through the latest headlines making the rounds in the medical community, including the introduction of a new RSV vaccine.
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health talks us through the latest headlines making the rounds in the medical community, including the introduction of a new RSV vaccine.
Study shows lack of patients receiving cardiac rehabilitation
Only 30% of heart patients are receiving cardiac rehabilitation, according to a new study. Rehab can be critical to the recovery process, with experts recommending 36 sessions.
Only 30% of heart patients are receiving cardiac rehabilitation, according to a new study. Rehab can be critical to the recovery process, with experts recommending 36 sessions.
Simple everyday activity could slash heart disease risk by 20%, study finds
Taking the stairs may be a smart move for your heart's health.
Taking the stairs may be a smart move for your heart's health.
Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation hosting fall benefit this Thursday
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation will come together for a night of collaboration in the name of raising funding for innovative breast cancer research.
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation will come together for a night of collaboration in the name of raising funding for innovative breast cancer research.