Taller people could be at higher risk for colorectal cancer, study suggests
Researchers found that the individuals who were taller had a 24% higher risk of developing colorectal cancer as opposed to their shorter counterparts.
Researchers found that the individuals who were taller had a 24% higher risk of developing colorectal cancer as opposed to their shorter counterparts.
Emergency room reopens at former Mercy Hospital in Bronzeville
There was a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday for the reopening of an emergency room at former Mercy Hospital, now known as Insight Hospital and Medical Center in Bronzeville.
There was a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday for the reopening of an emergency room at former Mercy Hospital, now known as Insight Hospital and Medical Center in Bronzeville.
Stand-up comedians collaborate for a cause in Elgin
The "Stand-up for Recovery" event will raise money for the Collaborative Crisis Center, working to help people with mental health and addiction concerns. Aaron Putnam, a recovering alcoholic and comedian will join the organization to help.
The "Stand-up for Recovery" event will raise money for the Collaborative Crisis Center, working to help people with mental health and addiction concerns. Aaron Putnam, a recovering alcoholic and comedian will join the organization to help.
Drinking wine with meals may lower risk of type 2 diabetes, study finds
The study found consuming alcohol with meals was associated with a 14% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to consuming alcohol without eating food.
The study found consuming alcohol with meals was associated with a 14% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to consuming alcohol without eating food.
Invasion of Ukraine to exacerbate mental health crisis for hundreds of thousands
Corina Ratz from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology talks about how Russia's invasion of Ukraine is impacting the mental health of refugees and those on the front lines of violence.
Corina Ratz from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology talks about how Russia's invasion of Ukraine is impacting the mental health of refugees and those on the front lines of violence.
Illinois' top doctor to spend more time with family following decision to step down
Illinois’ top doctor, who's guided the state through the COVID-19 pandemic, said she's overstayed her welcome and it's time to go.
Illinois’ top doctor, who's guided the state through the COVID-19 pandemic, said she's overstayed her welcome and it's time to go.
Exercise after COVID-19 vaccine may increase antibodies, study finds
The study demonstrates that 90 minutes of exercise after immunization of the COVID-19 vaccine increases antibody response several weeks later.
The study demonstrates that 90 minutes of exercise after immunization of the COVID-19 vaccine increases antibody response several weeks later.
Experts suggest talking with kids about war in Ukraine
With everything going on in the world, including the recent invasion of Ukraine by Russia, mental health doctors say doing check-ins with kids of all ages is important. Dr. Mark Loafman is the chair of Family and Community Medicine with Cook County Health.
With everything going on in the world, including the recent invasion of Ukraine by Russia, mental health doctors say doing check-ins with kids of all ages is important. Dr. Mark Loafman is the chair of Family and Community Medicine with Cook County Health.
New book debunks common myths about metabolism
Stephen Perrine, executive director for AARP The Magazine, talks about lessons from his new book "The Whole Body Reset" and the importance of staying healthy and fit during the pandemic.
Stephen Perrine, executive director for AARP The Magazine, talks about lessons from his new book "The Whole Body Reset" and the importance of staying healthy and fit during the pandemic.
Examining the dangers of 'dad bods' amid the pandemic
Dr. Andrea Klemes, chief medical officer at MDVIP, talks about why "dad bods" are detrimental to your health.
Dr. Andrea Klemes, chief medical officer at MDVIP, talks about why "dad bods" are detrimental to your health.
FDA: Abbott baby formula recall expanded to Similac PM after another report of illness
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded its recall to Abbott’s Similac PM 60/40 powdered infant formula after another baby was exposed to Cronobacter sakazakii which may have contributed to the child’s death.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded its recall to Abbott’s Similac PM 60/40 powdered infant formula after another baby was exposed to Cronobacter sakazakii which may have contributed to the child’s death.
Pfizer shot offers nearly no protection against infection in 5- to 11-year-olds
Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine is effective at preventing hospitalization in children 5 to 11 but offers virtually no protection against infection, even just a month after full immunization.
Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine is effective at preventing hospitalization in children 5 to 11 but offers virtually no protection against infection, even just a month after full immunization.
'Rare Disease Day': Illinois children who have unique diagnoses still thriving
There are more than 7,000 rare diseases that impact 300-million people worldwide. We are re-visiting three Illinois families who have children with unique diagnoses, who are forging ahead with hope. FOX 32 first covered their stories last year.
There are more than 7,000 rare diseases that impact 300-million people worldwide. We are re-visiting three Illinois families who have children with unique diagnoses, who are forging ahead with hope. FOX 32 first covered their stories last year.
Recognizing 'Rare Disease Day' with Illinois families
There are more than 7,000 rare diseases that impact 300-million people worldwide. We are re-visiting three Illinois families who have children with unique diagnoses, who are forging ahead with hope. FOX 32 first covered their stories last year.
There are more than 7,000 rare diseases that impact 300-million people worldwide. We are re-visiting three Illinois families who have children with unique diagnoses, who are forging ahead with hope. FOX 32 first covered their stories last year.
Chicago restaurant workers, customers react to end of mask mandate: 'It's like a weight being lifted'
Matthew Gutowski, one of the managers at Replay in Andersonville, says it's a relief not to have to check peoples' vaccination status.
Matthew Gutowski, one of the managers at Replay in Andersonville, says it's a relief not to have to check peoples' vaccination status.
Simple memory test could signal Alzheimer's disease years before onset, study suggests
A new study found that people who scored lower on a simple memory test also had higher amounts of beta-amyloid plaques in the brain, a biomarker of Alzheimer’s.
A new study found that people who scored lower on a simple memory test also had higher amounts of beta-amyloid plaques in the brain, a biomarker of Alzheimer’s.
Millions of Biden's free COVID at-home tests still unclaimed
Nearly half of the 500 million free COVID-19 tests that the Biden administration recently made available to Americans still haven’t been claimed as virus cases plummet and people feel less urgency to test.
Nearly half of the 500 million free COVID-19 tests that the Biden administration recently made available to Americans still haven’t been claimed as virus cases plummet and people feel less urgency to test.
Health team wants to talk with people who felt sick after eating at Crystal Lake Montessori School
The McHenry County Health Department said that anyone who ate food at a Crystal Lake Montessori classroom event, or at a school-sponsored event, should fill out a confidential survey. The information is requested whether you felt ill, or felt fine.
The McHenry County Health Department said that anyone who ate food at a Crystal Lake Montessori classroom event, or at a school-sponsored event, should fill out a confidential survey. The information is requested whether you felt ill, or felt fine.
Baby teethers sold at Target, other stores recalled due to choking hazard
Bebe au Lait's wooden teethers should 'immediately' be taken away from children, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said.
Bebe au Lait's wooden teethers should 'immediately' be taken away from children, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said.
Daily life activities can improve older women’s heart health, study finds
Researchers found that older women who spend more time doing daily life activities can reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease.
Researchers found that older women who spend more time doing daily life activities can reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease.