Chicago rises back up to ‘medium’ COVID-19 risk level
COVID-19 transmission has risen to a medium risk level across the Chicago area, as temperatures drop and cases rise once again, health officials said Friday.
COVID-19 transmission has risen to a medium risk level across the Chicago area, as temperatures drop and cases rise once again, health officials said Friday.
Fitness Friday: Rowing for results with Row House in Lincoln Park
Are you in the market for a low impact high intensity work out? Row for some results at Row House in Lincoln Park. Your first class is free so curious customers can try before they buy.
Are you in the market for a low impact high intensity work out? Row for some results at Row House in Lincoln Park. Your first class is free so curious customers can try before they buy.
Too much screen time can impact a child's vision, experts say — try this to give eyes a break
Researchers say the rate of nearsightedness has nearly doubled since 1971, most likely due to a combination of factors such as being indoors more and staring more frequently at near things like a cell phone.
Researchers say the rate of nearsightedness has nearly doubled since 1971, most likely due to a combination of factors such as being indoors more and staring more frequently at near things like a cell phone.
After kidney exchange, families meet for first time
Rick Calcutt's only hope was a kidney donation, but he worried a waitlist would take too long. And his wife, Marissa Calcutt, was not a match.
Rick Calcutt's only hope was a kidney donation, but he worried a waitlist would take too long. And his wife, Marissa Calcutt, was not a match.
After kidney exchange, families meet for first time: 'A small sacrifice — a big impact'
Rick Calcutt's only hope was a kidney donation, but he worried a waitlist would take too long. And his wife, Marissa Calcutt, was not a match.
Rick Calcutt's only hope was a kidney donation, but he worried a waitlist would take too long. And his wife, Marissa Calcutt, was not a match.
Kidney donation celebrated in Oak Lawn
A suburban couple was involved in a reunion of sorts Thursday, meeting others involved in a kidney donation exchange.
A suburban couple was involved in a reunion of sorts Thursday, meeting others involved in a kidney donation exchange.
Health officials encourage COVID-19 booster as Thanksgiving nears
With Thanksgiving two weeks away, public health officials are recommending that Americans get the new COVID-19 booster tweaked to target the most common omicron strain.
With Thanksgiving two weeks away, public health officials are recommending that Americans get the new COVID-19 booster tweaked to target the most common omicron strain.
Father who lost son to fentanyl overdose warns others about counterfeit prescription pills
Dean Jeske, whose son died after taking a pill laced with fentanyl, talks about his son's enduring legacy and expounds on the life-threatening dangers of taking counterfeit presciption pills.
Dean Jeske, whose son died after taking a pill laced with fentanyl, talks about his son's enduring legacy and expounds on the life-threatening dangers of taking counterfeit presciption pills.
New technology aims to help people suffering from sinus problems and allergies
Dr. Jay Pinto from University of Chicago Medicine talks about a new delivery device that helps medicine travel deeper into the sinuses and reduce symptoms.
Dr. Jay Pinto from University of Chicago Medicine talks about a new delivery device that helps medicine travel deeper into the sinuses and reduce symptoms.
Deli meats and cheeses linked to deadly listeria outbreak in 6 states, CDC says
One person died and 13 have been hospitalized across six states in the outbreak, the CDC said, which added that the true number of sick people "is likely higher."
One person died and 13 have been hospitalized across six states in the outbreak, the CDC said, which added that the true number of sick people "is likely higher."
Suburban high school community remembers soccer star Ryan Plowman who died unexpectedly
The Shepard High School community came together Wednesday night to remember the life of a high school soccer star.
The Shepard High School community came together Wednesday night to remember the life of a high school soccer star.
Friends, family remember suburban soccer star Ryan Plowman at memorial
The Shepard High School community came together Wednesday night to remember the life of a high school soccer star.
The Shepard High School community came together Wednesday night to remember the life of a high school soccer star.
What is skin cycling and is it effective? Chicago doctor weighs in on social media trend
Nowadays it seems like everyone on social media is sharing their skin care routines. What works for one doesn't always work for all. One Chicago area dermatologist, Dr. Lauren Fine, weighs in on social media skin care trends like skin cycling.
Nowadays it seems like everyone on social media is sharing their skin care routines. What works for one doesn't always work for all. One Chicago area dermatologist, Dr. Lauren Fine, weighs in on social media skin care trends like skin cycling.
Flu season hitting US earlier and harder in 2022
Fox medical contributor Dr. Mike Cirigliano walks us through the latest headlines coming out of the medical community and talks about why flu season could be especially potent this year.
Fox medical contributor Dr. Mike Cirigliano walks us through the latest headlines coming out of the medical community and talks about why flu season could be especially potent this year.
Liver transplant patient travels across the world to Chicago for life-saving surgery
A Chicago hospital is getting worldwide recognition for its organ transplant program.
A Chicago hospital is getting worldwide recognition for its organ transplant program.
UAE sends cancer patient to Chicago for life-saving transplant
A Chicago hospital is getting worldwide recognition for its organ transplant program.
A Chicago hospital is getting worldwide recognition for its organ transplant program.
Parents speak out after unexpected death of 17-year-old son
A Palos Heights high school student died unexpectedly over the weekend.
A Palos Heights high school student died unexpectedly over the weekend.
Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor reveals stage 4 prostate cancer diagnosis
Taylor revealed his diagnosis as Duran Duran was honored during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Saturday evening.
Taylor revealed his diagnosis as Duran Duran was honored during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Saturday evening.
New study reveals a third type of SIBO: Here's what that means for your gut health
Dr. Mark Pimentel, Cedars-Sinai gastroenterologist, talks about the findings from their new study that revealed a third type of small intenstine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO).
Dr. Mark Pimentel, Cedars-Sinai gastroenterologist, talks about the findings from their new study that revealed a third type of small intenstine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO).
How the quality of your sleep is impacting your metabolic health
Metabolic research scientist Dr. Benjamin Bikman talks about how your sleeping patterns could be impacting your metabolic health and other takeaways from his book "Why We Get Sick."
Metabolic research scientist Dr. Benjamin Bikman talks about how your sleeping patterns could be impacting your metabolic health and other takeaways from his book "Why We Get Sick."