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.

Unique heart procedure performed at Northwestern Medicine
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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
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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.

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.

Stroger Hospital receives federal funding to help NICU
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Officials say $863,000 will go toward the purchase of new incubators, infant warmers and other care tools.

13-year-old cancer survivor plays bat boy at Cubs game
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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.

Mystery virus sends young Houston-area man into organ failure

“At first, I just thought it was a flu and cough, that's what we went in for. And then doctors were doing their tests, and then they came in saying, ‘we need to get you to the hospital now,’" Jacob says.

Get ready for 'rough' pollen season this year, allergist warns

Those who suffer from allergies know all too well their impact on sleep, daytime alertness and overall function.