2nd round of free at-home COVID tests available now, White House says
If you ordered your free at-home COVID tests from the government earlier this year, the White House says you can now place another order for a set of four tests per household.
If you ordered your free at-home COVID tests from the government earlier this year, the White House says you can now place another order for a set of four tests per household.
Chicago-area company sold unapproved drugs that claimed to treat diseases, including cancer: prosecutors
A Waukegan-based company has been ordered to stop distributing nutritional supplements that they claimed would cure, treat or prevent various diseases including cancer.
A Waukegan-based company has been ordered to stop distributing nutritional supplements that they claimed would cure, treat or prevent various diseases including cancer.
CardioGraphe: CT scanner in Lisle helps treat heart patients more quickly and thoroughly
Heart disease is leading cause of death in the United States, with nearly 700,000 people dying every year.
Heart disease is leading cause of death in the United States, with nearly 700,000 people dying every year.
'CardioGraphe' at Duly Health and Care in Lisle is first in Midwest
Heart disease is leading cause of death in the United States, with nearly 700,000 people dying every year.
Heart disease is leading cause of death in the United States, with nearly 700,000 people dying every year.
Former Mercy Hospital begins accepting ambulance patients
On Monday, officials and community activists celebrated the survival of the former Mercy Hospital and a full reopening of its emergency room.
On Monday, officials and community activists celebrated the survival of the former Mercy Hospital and a full reopening of its emergency room.
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.