Frequent marijuana use may lead to higher risk of heart disease, study finds

Researchers say frequent use of THC can increase plaque buildup in the arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease and eventually heart attacks.

Pediatrician's plea to parents: Do NOT make your own baby formula

Amid today's baby formula shortage, Dr. Sarah Adams of Akron Children's Hospital in Ohio warned parents away from homemade options.

The dangers of self-diagnosing mental illnesses based on Tiktok videos
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Dr. Michelle Cutler from The Chicago Schol of Professional Psychology talks about the pitfalls of teens self-diagnosing mental health disorders based off information from Tiktok videos.

CDC warns of mysterious hepatitis outbreak across U.S.

U.S. health officials are now looking into more than 100 possible cases of a mysterious and severe liver disease in children, including five deaths.

Chicago moves to ‘medium risk’ COVID-19 category

Face coverings will remain optional in Chicago’s indoor spaces, including public schools, even as rising cases mean there’s now a “medium risk” of COVID-19 transmission in the city under federal health guidelines.

Patients enjoy 'Donut Day' at Lurie Children's Hospital
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A downtown Chicago hospital has a new tactic to give patients and their families a sweet break from challenging times.

Buffalo Grove police welcome new therapy dog 'Gus'

The Buffalo Grove Police Department has grown by four legs. They are welcoming a new therapy dog to the force.

Special Report: Special eyeglasses treat brain trauma in patients
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In a FOX 32 Special Report, we have a fascinating look at how a simple prescription adjustment is literally changing people?s lives overnight.

Could annual COVID vaccine doses become the new normal?
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Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine walks us through the latest COVID-19 headlines coming out of the medical community.

The days of menthol cigarettes could be numbered
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Matthew Myers, president of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, talks about how the removal of menthol cigarettes from shelves would impact public health.