What to know about ticks and Lyme season following a mild winter
Researchers say it is hard to predict how the tick season will play out. This year’s mild winter and early snow melt, though, could mean more ticks earlier than usual.
Researchers say it is hard to predict how the tick season will play out. This year’s mild winter and early snow melt, though, could mean more ticks earlier than usual.
Study suggests Black women should be screened for breast cancer earlier
Dr. Wendy Goodall McDonald, OBGYN at Women's Health Consulting, talks about the importance of earlier breast cancer screenings for Black women.
Dr. Wendy Goodall McDonald, OBGYN at Women's Health Consulting, talks about the importance of earlier breast cancer screenings for Black women.
Adult cigarette smoking rate hits new all-time low in US, CDC says
U.S. adults are smoking less, with 1 in 9 people reporting in 2022 that they were current smokers. Meanwhile, e-cigarette use rose, to about 1 in 17 adults.
U.S. adults are smoking less, with 1 in 9 people reporting in 2022 that they were current smokers. Meanwhile, e-cigarette use rose, to about 1 in 17 adults.
Cubs pitcher Adbert Alzolay, Trinity Hospital deliver food to patients with chronic conditions
Trinity Hospital staff and volunteers joined Chicago Cubs pitcher Adbert Alzolay to deliver fresh fruit and vegetables to patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease.
Trinity Hospital staff and volunteers joined Chicago Cubs pitcher Adbert Alzolay to deliver fresh fruit and vegetables to patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease.
Cubs pitcher Adbert Alzolay, Trinity Hospital deliver food to patients with chronic conditions
Advocate Health Care wrapped up a healthy living Food Farmacy Wednesday afternoon.
Advocate Health Care wrapped up a healthy living Food Farmacy Wednesday afternoon.
'I will sign it': Pritzker supports bill that would impose fines to 'deceptive' crisis pregnancy centers
Senate Bill 1909 would also empower anyone "aggrieved" by a crisis pregnancy counseling center to sue in court to recover actual damages.
Senate Bill 1909 would also empower anyone "aggrieved" by a crisis pregnancy counseling center to sue in court to recover actual damages.
Red Dye No. 3: What is it, and why is it banned in makeup but OK in food?
Red Dye No. 3 has been linked to cancer and children's behavior problems in studies. The FDA banned its use in cosmetics more than 30 years ago, but it remains in thousands of food products.
Red Dye No. 3 has been linked to cancer and children's behavior problems in studies. The FDA banned its use in cosmetics more than 30 years ago, but it remains in thousands of food products.
Unique heart procedure performed at Northwestern Medicine
The Ross Procedure gives patients a new heart valve using parts of their own body instead of a mechanical valve or ones made of animal tissue. A select few highly trained surgeons do this procedure including Dr. Christopher Malaisrie.
The Ross Procedure gives patients a new heart valve using parts of their own body instead of a mechanical valve or ones made of animal tissue. A select few highly trained surgeons do this procedure including Dr. Christopher Malaisrie.
Breaking barriers: Addressing Black men's mental health care
The CDC says Black men in the U.S. are half as likely to receive metal heath car as their white counterparts. Dr. Michael Maxwell says there are a number of reasons Black men are reluctant to seek treatment. One of the main reasons is the stigma.
The CDC says Black men in the U.S. are half as likely to receive metal heath car as their white counterparts. Dr. Michael Maxwell says there are a number of reasons Black men are reluctant to seek treatment. One of the main reasons is the stigma.
Former Cook County police chief undergoes rarely performed heart surgery at Chicago hospital
Nearly 3% of Americans have a diseased heart valve, according to the CDC. Each year, thousands of them undergo surgery to have it replaced with either a mechanical valve or animal tissue. In a FOX 32 special report, Corey McPherrin takes a look at another surgical option that’s rarely performed, and it’s happening at a Chicago hospital.
Nearly 3% of Americans have a diseased heart valve, according to the CDC. Each year, thousands of them undergo surgery to have it replaced with either a mechanical valve or animal tissue. In a FOX 32 special report, Corey McPherrin takes a look at another surgical option that’s rarely performed, and it’s happening at a Chicago hospital.
Former Cook County police chief undergoes rarely performed heart surgery at Chicago hospital
Nearly 3% of Americans have a diseased heart valve, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Nearly 3% of Americans have a diseased heart valve, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Stroger Hospital receives federal funding to help NICU
Officials say $863,000 will go toward the purchase of new incubators, infant warmers and other care tools.
Officials say $863,000 will go toward the purchase of new incubators, infant warmers and other care tools.
Stroger Hospital receives federal funding to help NICU
Officials say $863,000 will go toward the purchase of new incubators, infant warmers and other care tools.
Officials say $863,000 will go toward the purchase of new incubators, infant warmers and other care tools.
Legionnaires' disease reported at Quincy VA home again
Legionnaires' disease has once again shown up at a veterans’ home in Quincy.
Legionnaires' disease has once again shown up at a veterans’ home in Quincy.
Legionnaires' disease reported at Quincy VA home again
Legionnaires' disease has once again shown up at a veterans? home in Quincy.
Legionnaires' disease has once again shown up at a veterans? home in Quincy.
Richard Lewis reveals Parkinson's disease diagnosis: 'I'm finished with stand-up'
Richard Lewis is a comedy legend, but after a devastating medical diagnosis, he has made the decision to give up his stand-up career.
Richard Lewis is a comedy legend, but after a devastating medical diagnosis, he has made the decision to give up his stand-up career.
Strep throat infections have spiked above pre-COVID highs, says report: 'We've missed cases'
A doctor says a "recent assault of viruses" could have weakened people's immune systems.
A doctor says a "recent assault of viruses" could have weakened people's immune systems.
Eric Braeden, 'The Young and the Restless' actor, reveals cancer diagnosis in emotional video
The cancer was first discovered after Braeden was having issues with his prostate
The cancer was first discovered after Braeden was having issues with his prostate
13-year-old cancer survivor plays bat boy at Cubs game
It was an amazing day at Wrigley Field for one 13-year-old Chicago Cubs fan.
It was an amazing day at Wrigley Field for one 13-year-old Chicago Cubs fan.
13-year-old cancer survivor plays bat boy at Cubs game
It was an amazing day at Wrigley Field for one 13-year-old Chicago Cubs fan. Joey Clark recently overcame a lengthy battle with B-cell lymphoma and served as the honorary bat boy at Saturday's game between the Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers.
It was an amazing day at Wrigley Field for one 13-year-old Chicago Cubs fan. Joey Clark recently overcame a lengthy battle with B-cell lymphoma and served as the honorary bat boy at Saturday's game between the Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers.