Doctors sound alarm after increase of alcoholic fatty liver disease cases
Health officials are seeing an uptick of diagnoses of alcoholic fatty liver disease and are warning people to watch their diets.
Health officials are seeing an uptick of diagnoses of alcoholic fatty liver disease and are warning people to watch their diets.
Weight loss drugs may be tied to digestive issues
FOX Medical Contributor Dr. Mike Cirigliano breaks down the latest headlines making the rounds in the medical community.
FOX Medical Contributor Dr. Mike Cirigliano breaks down the latest headlines making the rounds in the medical community.
FDA may soon ban some chemical hair-straightening products over cancer risk
Chemical hair straighteners or “relaxers," which are often marketed to Black women, have been linked to a number of short-term and long-term health risks, including uterine cancer.
Chemical hair straighteners or “relaxers," which are often marketed to Black women, have been linked to a number of short-term and long-term health risks, including uterine cancer.
Chicago medical center providing care for migrant families
For many migrant families, seeking medical care has been a years-long aspiration. However, their dreams are being realized at the Alivio Medical Center in Chicago.
For many migrant families, seeking medical care has been a years-long aspiration. However, their dreams are being realized at the Alivio Medical Center in Chicago.
Alivio Medical Center providing compassionate care for migrant families in Chicago
For many migrant families, seeking medical care has been a years-long aspiration. However, their dreams are being realized at the Alivio Medical Center in Chicago.
For many migrant families, seeking medical care has been a years-long aspiration. However, their dreams are being realized at the Alivio Medical Center in Chicago.
Alivio Medical Center providing care for Chicago migrant families
For many migrant families, seeking medical care has been a years-long aspiration. However, their dreams are being realized at the Alivio Medical Center in Chicago.
For many migrant families, seeking medical care has been a years-long aspiration. However, their dreams are being realized at the Alivio Medical Center in Chicago.
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.