Arkansas to move forward with SNAP candy, soda ban despite court order, governor says
Arkansas' ban on using SNAP benefits for some sugary items will go forward this week, despite federal judge's ruling against five other states' similar programs, governor says.
Arkansas' ban on using SNAP benefits for some sugary items will go forward this week, despite federal judge's ruling against five other states' similar programs, governor says.
What is PKU? Chicago doctor explains the rare genetic disorder
Erika Vucko, with Lurie Children's Hospital, joins us to discuss a rare condition called PKU, a rare condition that a CPS special education teacher and her daughter are living with.
Erika Vucko, with Lurie Children's Hospital, joins us to discuss a rare condition called PKU, a rare condition that a CPS special education teacher and her daughter are living with.
One in 25,000 people has PKU. This suburban Chicago mom—and her daughter—are among them
A Crystal Lake woman who teaches special education in Chicago Public Schools has managed phenylketonuria, a rare genetic condition that makes protein toxic to the brain, since she was diagnosed at 14 days old.
A Crystal Lake woman who teaches special education in Chicago Public Schools has managed phenylketonuria, a rare genetic condition that makes protein toxic to the brain, since she was diagnosed at 14 days old.
Former NFL star Chris Johnson says he's been diagnosed with ALS
Ex-NFL star Chris Johnson, the 2009 Offensive Player of the Year, said he started noticing weakness in his right hand before the disease accelerated.
Ex-NFL star Chris Johnson, the 2009 Offensive Player of the Year, said he started noticing weakness in his right hand before the disease accelerated.
After FOX Chicago investigation, Chicago mother finally gets new wheelchair lift for disabled son
After months of delays, documented repair issues, and the threat of losing more than $13,000 in state funding, a Chicago family is finally receiving the wheelchair lift they say they desperately needed.
After months of delays, documented repair issues, and the threat of losing more than $13,000 in state funding, a Chicago family is finally receiving the wheelchair lift they say they desperately needed.
Will County Sheriff's K-9 helps find man with dementia | ChicagoLIVE
Will County Sheriff's K-9 Lizzy found a 71-year-old man with dementia after he went missing. Deputy Marty Stortz joins ChicagoLIVE to share how Lizzy led the search.
Will County Sheriff's K-9 Lizzy found a 71-year-old man with dementia after he went missing. Deputy Marty Stortz joins ChicagoLIVE to share how Lizzy led the search.
Extreme heat tips: How to cool off and sleep better amid hot temps
A look at the cooling centers and public buildings available across Chicago, along with simple tips to stay cool while sleeping and warning signs that could signal heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
A look at the cooling centers and public buildings available across Chicago, along with simple tips to stay cool while sleeping and warning signs that could signal heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
What's "nature's Ozempic" and does it really work? | ChicagoLIVE
A new social media trend claims that taking a scoop of gelatin mixed with water can curb appetite and lead to weight loss. Dietitian Maggie Michalczyk joins ChicagoLIVE to break down whether it works.
A new social media trend claims that taking a scoop of gelatin mixed with water can curb appetite and lead to weight loss. Dietitian Maggie Michalczyk joins ChicagoLIVE to break down whether it works.
Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas; strict transport ban issued
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 27, prompting Texas authorities to issue a fresh round of emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's expansion in West Texas.
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 27, prompting Texas authorities to issue a fresh round of emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's expansion in West Texas.
Military flu shots mandatory again after 300 people get sick at boot camp: report
The Pentagon is once again making flu shots mandatory for military recruits, just two months after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said they’d be optional.
The Pentagon is once again making flu shots mandatory for military recruits, just two months after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said they’d be optional.
Nearly 1 million bottles of heart and kidney medication recalled over foreign substance
Nearly one million bottles of heart and kidney medication have been recalled nationwide over the possibility of a "foreign substance," according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Nearly one million bottles of heart and kidney medication have been recalled nationwide over the possibility of a "foreign substance," according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Pasta salad recalled because it may actually be chicken salad
Thousands of pounds of what was labeled pasta salad were recalled over fears that what was sold was actually chicken salad. Any of the containers that turned out to be chicken salad would have two undeclared allergens, namely egg and milk, in them.
Thousands of pounds of what was labeled pasta salad were recalled over fears that what was sold was actually chicken salad. Any of the containers that turned out to be chicken salad would have two undeclared allergens, namely egg and milk, in them.
New blood test detects aggressive prostate cancer more accurately than PSA, study finds
A new study suggests the investigational Stockholm3 blood test may improve the early detection of aggressive prostate cancer compared with the standard PSA test.
A new study suggests the investigational Stockholm3 blood test may improve the early detection of aggressive prostate cancer compared with the standard PSA test.
These leafy greens could help protect your lungs, study suggests
Scientists have linked eating leafy green vegetables such as spinach, kale and broccoli to better lung health.
Scientists have linked eating leafy green vegetables such as spinach, kale and broccoli to better lung health.
West Nile Virus found in Chicago area. What you should do | ChicagoLIVE
With West Nile Virus detected in multiple places in the Chicago area this year, we talk to the UIC College of Medicine about what you should know.
With West Nile Virus detected in multiple places in the Chicago area this year, we talk to the UIC College of Medicine about what you should know.
Most people taking statins face very low risk of serious muscle disorders, study finds
Researchers at the University of Oxford have developed a new calculator that predicts an individual's risk of developing serious muscle disorders from statin use.
Researchers at the University of Oxford have developed a new calculator that predicts an individual's risk of developing serious muscle disorders from statin use.
Advil, Tylenol or Aleve? Here's how to choose the right pain reliever
Acetaminophen, ibuprofen and naproxen may all relieve pain, but they are not interchangeable, according to a pharmacy expert.
Acetaminophen, ibuprofen and naproxen may all relieve pain, but they are not interchangeable, according to a pharmacy expert.
Reproductive Health Records Privacy Act signed in Illinois
Four years ago, the Supreme Court overturned its decision on Roe v. Wade ending the constitutional right to abortion. Today, Governor Pritzker took action to expand reproductive protections in Illinois. He signed a new law that protects patient privacy and prevents sensitive medical information from being shared out of state. Joining me now is state Senator Celina Villanueva who helped spearhead this legislation.
Four years ago, the Supreme Court overturned its decision on Roe v. Wade ending the constitutional right to abortion. Today, Governor Pritzker took action to expand reproductive protections in Illinois. He signed a new law that protects patient privacy and prevents sensitive medical information from being shared out of state. Joining me now is state Senator Celina Villanueva who helped spearhead this legislation.
Chicago author takes on 100 bull runs for Hemingway, men’s mental health
Author and bull-runner Bill Hillmann is set to complete 100 bull runs in honor of Ernest Hemingway and to support men’s mental health.
Author and bull-runner Bill Hillmann is set to complete 100 bull runs in honor of Ernest Hemingway and to support men’s mental health.
Measles exposure reported at O’Hare: What travelers should know
After a person with measles passed through O’Hare International Airport, emergency medicine physician Dr. Nicholas Cozzi explains how the virus spreads, when symptoms may appear, what travelers should watch for and what to do if vaccination records are unavailable.
After a person with measles passed through O’Hare International Airport, emergency medicine physician Dr. Nicholas Cozzi explains how the virus spreads, when symptoms may appear, what travelers should watch for and what to do if vaccination records are unavailable.