Riverside lemonade stand continues fight against childhood cancer
A bittersweet fundraiser is taking over southwest suburban Riverside on Friday.
A bittersweet fundraiser is taking over southwest suburban Riverside on Friday.
Dr. Mike: Pig kidney transplant may signal new era in organ transplantation
It's being called a medical breakthrough for the future of organ transplantation. Surgeons successfully transplanted a kidney from a pig into a patient who had been declared brain dead. Surgeons say this is the longest a gene-edited pig kidney has functioned in a human body. FOX medical contributor Dr. Mike Cirigliano joined Good Day Chicago to talk more about it.
It's being called a medical breakthrough for the future of organ transplantation. Surgeons successfully transplanted a kidney from a pig into a patient who had been declared brain dead. Surgeons say this is the longest a gene-edited pig kidney has functioned in a human body. FOX medical contributor Dr. Mike Cirigliano joined Good Day Chicago to talk more about it.
'Safe2Help Illinois' looks to support students heading back to school
The start of the school year is also the start of a new program to help students with bullying and mental health.
The start of the school year is also the start of a new program to help students with bullying and mental health.
2 Illinois residents sick after salmonella outbreak linked to pet turtles
A warning to those with pet turtles: don't get too close.
A warning to those with pet turtles: don't get too close.
CDC: Don't kiss or snuggle turtles due to salmonella risk
A warning for people with pet turtles: don't get too close.
A warning for people with pet turtles: don't get too close.
'Safe2Help Illinois' looks to support students heading back to school
As the new school year begins, Illinois students now have a new way to communicate possible threats or mental health crises to professionals.
As the new school year begins, Illinois students now have a new way to communicate possible threats or mental health crises to professionals.
More younger people are receiving cancer diagnoses, study finds — especially this type
The increase in early-onset cancers is likely associated with the increasing incidence of obesity as well as changes in environmental exposures, study authors noted.
The increase in early-onset cancers is likely associated with the increasing incidence of obesity as well as changes in environmental exposures, study authors noted.
Binge drinking, marijuana use reached record highs in middle-aged adults, study finds
Researchers found that binge drinking, marijuana use, and hallucinogen consumption reached record levels among adults between the ages of 35 and 50.
Researchers found that binge drinking, marijuana use, and hallucinogen consumption reached record levels among adults between the ages of 35 and 50.
Appreciating mothers and babies during National Breastfeeding Month
Anna Anderson, Near North Health director of nutrition services, talks about the benefits of breastfeeding and options for mothers after they've given birth.
Anna Anderson, Near North Health director of nutrition services, talks about the benefits of breastfeeding and options for mothers after they've given birth.
Lake County offering mental health first aid training to residents
Sam Johnson from the Lake County Health Department talks about their mental health first aid training and how it benefits residents.
Sam Johnson from the Lake County Health Department talks about their mental health first aid training and how it benefits residents.
WWII veteran honored on his 104th birthday in Chicago
Mr. John Jones, at 104 years old, was asked about his secret to longevity.
Mr. John Jones, at 104 years old, was asked about his secret to longevity.
Malaria in Maryland: First local case in decades alarms health officials
Maryland has confirmed a case of locally acquired malaria in the state for the first time in more than 40 years, the state's health department said Friday.
Maryland has confirmed a case of locally acquired malaria in the state for the first time in more than 40 years, the state's health department said Friday.
WWII veteran honored at special celebration in Chicago
Mr. John Jones, at 104 years old, was asked about his secret to longevity.
Mr. John Jones, at 104 years old, was asked about his secret to longevity.
WWII veteran honored at special celebration in Chicago
Mr. John Jones, at 104 years old, was asked about his secret to longevity.
Mr. John Jones, at 104 years old, was asked about his secret to longevity.
Stem cells from one eye used to heal injuries in the other with promising results, doctors say
A new study shows a promising procedure to treat severe injuries in one eye by using stem cells from the other.
A new study shows a promising procedure to treat severe injuries in one eye by using stem cells from the other.
Canada wildfires spark new evacuations, air quality concerns
Hundreds of wildfires burning in Canada?s northwest territories have prompted emergency evacuations and fears of poor air quality in the U.S.
Hundreds of wildfires burning in Canada?s northwest territories have prompted emergency evacuations and fears of poor air quality in the U.S.
Public health activists rally behind Johnson's decision to fire Chicago's top doctor
Supporters of Mayor Brandon Johnson held a rally outside Chicago City Hall Friday morning.
Supporters of Mayor Brandon Johnson held a rally outside Chicago City Hall Friday morning.
Health activists rally behind Johnson's decision to fire Dr. Arwady
A group of community health advocates gathered for a rally to support Mayor Johnson outside City Hall Friday. The group commends the mayor's decision to fire top doctor Allison Arwady after they say she neglected communities that needed public health support the most.
A group of community health advocates gathered for a rally to support Mayor Johnson outside City Hall Friday. The group commends the mayor's decision to fire top doctor Allison Arwady after they say she neglected communities that needed public health support the most.
How to stay safe while exercising in summer heat
Next week's forecast is calling for intense heat. Fox 32's Anita Blanton sits down with award winning fitness instructor Kia Williams about the dangers of exercising in extreme heat. Williams offers some tips to keep you safe while practicing your routine.
Next week's forecast is calling for intense heat. Fox 32's Anita Blanton sits down with award winning fitness instructor Kia Williams about the dangers of exercising in extreme heat. Williams offers some tips to keep you safe while practicing your routine.
Narcan dispensed through vending machine at St. Charles recovery center
A vending machine that dispenses a life-saving overdose reversal drug is now available in St. Charles. The drug called Narcan will be available for free outside the Lighthouse Recovery Center, located downtown.
A vending machine that dispenses a life-saving overdose reversal drug is now available in St. Charles. The drug called Narcan will be available for free outside the Lighthouse Recovery Center, located downtown.