NBA veteran Tony Snell, 31, reveals autism diagnosis
Tony Snell, a former NBA first-round pick, revealed Friday that he was diagnosed with autism last year.
Tony Snell, a former NBA first-round pick, revealed Friday that he was diagnosed with autism last year.
West Nile virus cases, positive samples detected across the country
In Iowa, the Department of Health and Human Services announced Friday that the first case of West Nile virus infection was reported this year in an older adult — age 61-80 years — from Plymouth County.
In Iowa, the Department of Health and Human Services announced Friday that the first case of West Nile virus infection was reported this year in an older adult — age 61-80 years — from Plymouth County.
Effort to convert abandoned Chicago school into affordable housing edges closer
An effort to convert a vacant school building on Chicago's South Side into affordable housing and a health center is one step closer to getting the green light.
An effort to convert a vacant school building on Chicago's South Side into affordable housing and a health center is one step closer to getting the green light.
Tips on how to fight poor air quality indoors
Wildfires out West and in Canada are hitting almost the whole country with thick smoke full of pollutants. Now, health experts are urging folks to crank up the AC.
Wildfires out West and in Canada are hitting almost the whole country with thick smoke full of pollutants. Now, health experts are urging folks to crank up the AC.
Chicago-area hospitals rationing cancer drugs amid shortage
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health talks about the challenges that Chicago area hospitals are facing amid a shortage of cancer drugs.
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health talks about the challenges that Chicago area hospitals are facing amid a shortage of cancer drugs.
Suicides and homicides among young people spiked early in pandemic, study says
Experts cited several potential reasons for the increases in suicides and homicides, including higher rates of depression, limited availability of mental health services, and the number of guns in homes.
Experts cited several potential reasons for the increases in suicides and homicides, including higher rates of depression, limited availability of mental health services, and the number of guns in homes.
New Strep strain on the rise can be deadly: CDC warns
Invasive Group A Strep infections are on the rise, according to the CDC. Doctors warn it could be deadly if not caught or treated right away. Some tell tale signs of this infection are sore throat, fever, chills, muscle aches, nausea and swollen skin.
Invasive Group A Strep infections are on the rise, according to the CDC. Doctors warn it could be deadly if not caught or treated right away. Some tell tale signs of this infection are sore throat, fever, chills, muscle aches, nausea and swollen skin.
Death toll rises in fungal meningitis outbreak tied to procedures in Mexico
U.S. and Mexican officials have specifically linked two clinics to the fungal meningitis outbreak, both of which closed last month.
U.S. and Mexican officials have specifically linked two clinics to the fungal meningitis outbreak, both of which closed last month.
Tips for keeping your skin healthy this summer
Dr. David Reid from Rush University Medical Center dishes out helpful tips for keeping your skin happy and healthy this summer.
Dr. David Reid from Rush University Medical Center dishes out helpful tips for keeping your skin happy and healthy this summer.
West Nile Virus found in Chicago mosquitoes — what to know
Public health officials are warning Chicagoans to take precautions this summer after West Nile virus has been detected in a batch of mosquitoes.
Public health officials are warning Chicagoans to take precautions this summer after West Nile virus has been detected in a batch of mosquitoes.
Chicago Department of Public Health confirms first West Nile-positive mosquito batch
The Chicago Department of Public Health has confirmed the first positive West Nile mosquito batch of the year within the city.
The Chicago Department of Public Health has confirmed the first positive West Nile mosquito batch of the year within the city.
Man dies from bacterial infection after eating raw oysters sold at Missouri seafood stand
The 54-year-old man died after becoming infected by the bacteria Vibrio vulnificus, which can be carried by oysters and other shellfish.
The 54-year-old man died after becoming infected by the bacteria Vibrio vulnificus, which can be carried by oysters and other shellfish.
U.S. cancer centers grapple with severe drug shortage as over 90% report impact
More than 90% of the nation's largest cancer centers have reported being impacted by the current shortage of chemotherapy drugs.
More than 90% of the nation's largest cancer centers have reported being impacted by the current shortage of chemotherapy drugs.
Nearly all U.S. cancer centers seeing chemotherapy drug shortages
More than 90% of the nation's largest cancer centers have reported being impacted by the current shortage of chemotherapy drugs.
More than 90% of the nation's largest cancer centers have reported being impacted by the current shortage of chemotherapy drugs.
Social media users share creative tips to make DIY air purifiers to filter out wildfire smoke
Searches for “air purifiers" are spiking on Google as TikTok and Facebook users share tips for building a DIY air purifier as smoke from wildfires in Canada blanket parts of the East Coast.
Searches for “air purifiers" are spiking on Google as TikTok and Facebook users share tips for building a DIY air purifier as smoke from wildfires in Canada blanket parts of the East Coast.
Fitness Friday: ADA's Tour de Cure returns to Chicago
This year Fox 32 is a proud media partner of the American Diabetes Association's Tour de Cure. The event coming up in two month is a fundraising campaign that helps save lives. Chicago's races are on Aug. 12 at Pottawatomie Park.
This year Fox 32 is a proud media partner of the American Diabetes Association's Tour de Cure. The event coming up in two month is a fundraising campaign that helps save lives. Chicago's races are on Aug. 12 at Pottawatomie Park.
New Illinois law protects abortion seekers from other states
Illinois recently passed House Bill 3326, a significant legislative measure aimed at safeguarding individuals seeking abortions from other states.
Illinois recently passed House Bill 3326, a significant legislative measure aimed at safeguarding individuals seeking abortions from other states.
New Illinois law protects abortion seekers from other states
Illinois recently passed House Bill 3326, a significant legislative measure aimed at safeguarding individuals seeking abortions from other states.
Illinois recently passed House Bill 3326, a significant legislative measure aimed at safeguarding individuals seeking abortions from other states.
Sucralose, a chemical in Splenda, is found to cause ‘significant health effects’ in new study
The ingredient is linked to DNA damage, elevated cancer risk, and a leaky gut, but the sweetener industry maintains safety.
The ingredient is linked to DNA damage, elevated cancer risk, and a leaky gut, but the sweetener industry maintains safety.
How wildfires and pollen surges are causing health issues
Dr. Rachna Shah from the Asthma and Allergy Center of Chicago talks about how environmental factors are impacting the health of people across the United States.
Dr. Rachna Shah from the Asthma and Allergy Center of Chicago talks about how environmental factors are impacting the health of people across the United States.