Polar Plunge may cause heart problems
If you're thinking about taking the polar plunge this year, you might want to think again.
If you're thinking about taking the polar plunge this year, you might want to think again.
CPS, Illinois Board of Education awarded $2.9M to help provide trauma-informed care in schools
Rep, Davis shared a personal account discussing the impact of his grandson's murder on both his family and his peers.
Rep, Davis shared a personal account discussing the impact of his grandson's murder on both his family and his peers.
Celine Dion reveals 'Stiff Person Syndrome' diagnosis
In a tearful Instagram video, Celine Dion told fans she has ?always been an open book, and I wasn't ready to say anything before ? but I'm ready now.?
In a tearful Instagram video, Celine Dion told fans she has ?always been an open book, and I wasn't ready to say anything before ? but I'm ready now.?
'Tripledemic' continues to put stress on healthcare system
Hospitals continue to feel the pressure, as RSV, flu and Covid-19 cases continue to increase. It comes as the FDA greenlights more Covid vaccines for the youngest Americans.
Hospitals continue to feel the pressure, as RSV, flu and Covid-19 cases continue to increase. It comes as the FDA greenlights more Covid vaccines for the youngest Americans.
Stiff-person syndrome: What is it, what are the treatments and who has it?
Stiff-person syndrome is considered a rare disease and impacts less than 5,000 people in the United States.
Stiff-person syndrome is considered a rare disease and impacts less than 5,000 people in the United States.
FDA clears bivalent COVID-19 booster shots for children under 5
The FDA has authorized use of the tweaked shots starting at age 6 months, but just who is eligible depends on how many vaccinations they’ve already had.
The FDA has authorized use of the tweaked shots starting at age 6 months, but just who is eligible depends on how many vaccinations they’ve already had.
New program in Chicago aims to help children who have poorly controlled asthma
Through a new program, a trained lung association professional will spend an hour walking through the home, identifying things that could trigger asthma symptoms.
Through a new program, a trained lung association professional will spend an hour walking through the home, identifying things that could trigger asthma symptoms.
New program in Chicago aims to help children who have poorly controlled asthma
The city of Chicago and the American Lung Association are looking to help children who have poorly controlled asthma.
The city of Chicago and the American Lung Association are looking to help children who have poorly controlled asthma.
Experts say return of 'Heroin Chic' fashion trend is dangerous
Certified physical trainer Sonia Jhas talks about the toll fashion trends can have on our physical and mental health in her book '"I'll start again tomorrow." It appears being skinny is trending again, and many are comparing the look to the style of models in the 90s.
Certified physical trainer Sonia Jhas talks about the toll fashion trends can have on our physical and mental health in her book '"I'll start again tomorrow." It appears being skinny is trending again, and many are comparing the look to the style of models in the 90s.
Kirstie Alley's death: Know the warning signs of colon cancer
Kirstie Alley's family has revealed that she died after a brief battle with colon cancer. A statement says she had only “recently discovered” the disease. Colon cancer is known as a “silent killer,” because symptoms often take longer to present themselves than in other types of cancer.
Kirstie Alley's family has revealed that she died after a brief battle with colon cancer. A statement says she had only “recently discovered” the disease. Colon cancer is known as a “silent killer,” because symptoms often take longer to present themselves than in other types of cancer.
Eating more ultra-processed foods linked to faster cognitive decline, study says
A study, published this week, highlights how eating higher amounts of ultra-processed foods can be detrimental to the brain.
A study, published this week, highlights how eating higher amounts of ultra-processed foods can be detrimental to the brain.
The 3 most likely days to die of a heart attack are only weeks away
A study found that cardiac arrest kills more people on Christmas Day than any other day. Learn the warning signs and ways not to become a statistic.
A study found that cardiac arrest kills more people on Christmas Day than any other day. Learn the warning signs and ways not to become a statistic.
RSV, Flu, COVID: Concerns of 'tripledemic' worsening
The so-called 'tripledemic' has led to a growing number of patients in emergency rooms.
The so-called 'tripledemic' has led to a growing number of patients in emergency rooms.
Woman widowed on Thanksgiving after husband catches fire while getting care at Tennessee hospital
While health care staff were attempting to revive Bobby Ray Stark after his blood pressure dropped, the defibrillator “blew up” and flames erupted over his body, his wife said.
While health care staff were attempting to revive Bobby Ray Stark after his blood pressure dropped, the defibrillator “blew up” and flames erupted over his body, his wife said.
Indiana doctor who spoke publicly about providing abortion to 10-year-old rape victim may face punishment
An Indianapolis doctor who has spoken publicly about providing an abortion to a 10-year-old rape victim may soon face punishment.
An Indianapolis doctor who has spoken publicly about providing an abortion to a 10-year-old rape victim may soon face punishment.
Potatoes 'can be part of healthy diet,' help with weight loss, study says
The study found that participants who ate a diet rich in beans and potatoes — based on their personalized caloric needs — experienced reduced insulin resistance and weight loss.
The study found that participants who ate a diet rich in beans and potatoes — based on their personalized caloric needs — experienced reduced insulin resistance and weight loss.
Former Medline employees file suit in Chicago over being fired for refusing Covid-19 vaccine
Earlier this year, Northshore University HealthSystem agreed to pay more than $10 million to resolve a lawsuit over its vaccine mandate.
Earlier this year, Northshore University HealthSystem agreed to pay more than $10 million to resolve a lawsuit over its vaccine mandate.
Ex-Medline employees file suit in Chicago over being fired for refusing Covid-19 vaccine
The lawsuit against Medline Industries was filed this month in federal court in Chicago.
The lawsuit against Medline Industries was filed this month in federal court in Chicago.
Navigating the holiday season amid the threats of COVID, flu and RSV
FOX medical contributor Dr. Mike Cirigliano talks about how a trio of infections are threatening the wellbeing of Americans this holiday season.
FOX medical contributor Dr. Mike Cirigliano talks about how a trio of infections are threatening the wellbeing of Americans this holiday season.
Is another surge of COVID-19 headed our way?
COVID-19 cases in China reached record high numbers over the weekend, leading some to wonder if another surge is on the way.
COVID-19 cases in China reached record high numbers over the weekend, leading some to wonder if another surge is on the way.



















