New cigarettes hit Chicago stores that claim to reduce the urge to smoke
John Pritchard from 22nd Century Group talks about the Chicago rollout of VLN cigarettes, FDA-authorized combustible cigarettes that claim to help people smoke less.
John Pritchard from 22nd Century Group talks about the Chicago rollout of VLN cigarettes, FDA-authorized combustible cigarettes that claim to help people smoke less.
Dr. Ngozi Ezike named CEO of Sinai Chicago Hospital System
Dr. Ngozi Ezike, who guided Illinois through the heart of the pandemic as the state?s top health official, has been named president and CEO of Sinai Chicago hospital network.
Dr. Ngozi Ezike, who guided Illinois through the heart of the pandemic as the state?s top health official, has been named president and CEO of Sinai Chicago hospital network.
1st COVID-19 breath test given emergency use authorization by FDA
The Food and Drug Administration has issued an emergency use authorization for what it says is the first device that can detect COVID-19 in breath samples.
The Food and Drug Administration has issued an emergency use authorization for what it says is the first device that can detect COVID-19 in breath samples.
If you have COVID-related brain fog, these tips from a doctor may help
Brain fog is one of the most common and frustrating symptoms of Long COVID. An infectious disease specialist who heads up at Atlanta Long COVID clinic shares some tips that might help ease memory loss and other cognitive difficulties.
Brain fog is one of the most common and frustrating symptoms of Long COVID. An infectious disease specialist who heads up at Atlanta Long COVID clinic shares some tips that might help ease memory loss and other cognitive difficulties.
Kisses from your dog may contain deadly bacteria, study says
A recent study suggests that kisses from dogs may contain antibiotic-resistant strains of bacterial infection that may be deadly to humans.
A recent study suggests that kisses from dogs may contain antibiotic-resistant strains of bacterial infection that may be deadly to humans.
Dr. Ngozi Ezike becomes CEO of Senai Chicago Hospital System
Dr. Ngozi Ezike, who guided Illinois through the heart of the pandemic as the state?s top health official, has been named president and CEO of Sinai Chicago hospital network.
Dr. Ngozi Ezike, who guided Illinois through the heart of the pandemic as the state?s top health official, has been named president and CEO of Sinai Chicago hospital network.
Illinois health officials warn that COVID-19 cases rising across state
The Illinois Department of Public Health issued a warning Thursday that COVID-19 cases are slowly rising across the state.
The Illinois Department of Public Health issued a warning Thursday that COVID-19 cases are slowly rising across the state.
Dr. Ngozi Ezike introduced as new CEO of Sinai Chicago hospital system
Former top Illinois health official Dr. Ngozi Ezike speaks after being named the new president and CEO of Sinai Chicago hospital system.
Former top Illinois health official Dr. Ngozi Ezike speaks after being named the new president and CEO of Sinai Chicago hospital system.
COVID-19 booster: Pfizer to seek extra shot for healthy kids 5 to 11
Pfizer said new data shows its kid-sized COVID-19 booster could help healthy elementary-aged children rev up virus-fighting antibodies and plans to seek authorization soon.
Pfizer said new data shows its kid-sized COVID-19 booster could help healthy elementary-aged children rev up virus-fighting antibodies and plans to seek authorization soon.
Global COVID-19 cases and deaths fall for 3rd consecutive week, WHO says
WHO said the decreases “should be interpreted with caution” as numerous countries where COVID is starting to subside have also dismantled testing programs.
WHO said the decreases “should be interpreted with caution” as numerous countries where COVID is starting to subside have also dismantled testing programs.
‘Magic’ mushroom ingredient could help with depression, study finds
A group of researchers believes psilocybin has great potential in treating people suffering from depression and anxiety.
A group of researchers believes psilocybin has great potential in treating people suffering from depression and anxiety.
Scientists find room for improvement in colonoscopies
Colorectal cancer is the second-leading killer among all types of cancer and doctors order over 15-million colonoscopies each year.
Colorectal cancer is the second-leading killer among all types of cancer and doctors order over 15-million colonoscopies each year.
Scientists find room for improvement in colonoscopies
Colorectal cancer is the second-leading killer among all types of cancer and doctors order over 15-million colonoscopies each year.
Colorectal cancer is the second-leading killer among all types of cancer and doctors order over 15-million colonoscopies each year.
What is Myotonic Dystrophy, the rare disease that reportedly contributed to Gilbert Gottfried's death?
According to Gilbert Gottfried's longtime friend and publicist, the comedian died from "recurrent ventricular tachycardia due to myotonic dystrophy type II." Here's what you should know about the rare genetic disease that reportedly contributed to Gottfried's death.
According to Gilbert Gottfried's longtime friend and publicist, the comedian died from "recurrent ventricular tachycardia due to myotonic dystrophy type II." Here's what you should know about the rare genetic disease that reportedly contributed to Gottfried's death.
STDs increased in first year of COVID-19 pandemic, CDC says
Scientists said reported STDs cases initially decreased at the start of the pandemic but resurged by the end of 2020.
Scientists said reported STDs cases initially decreased at the start of the pandemic but resurged by the end of 2020.
New behavioral health center opening in Skokie
The pandemic has created a mental health crisis. One-and-a-half million more people now report suffering from a mental health condition.
The pandemic has created a mental health crisis. One-and-a-half million more people now report suffering from a mental health condition.
New behavioral health center opening in Skokie
A new behavioral health center is trying to make it easier for families to find good mental health care all in one place. Skyway Behavioral Health is opening in Skokie. Co-founder Laura Lange joined FOX 32 to talk about it.
A new behavioral health center is trying to make it easier for families to find good mental health care all in one place. Skyway Behavioral Health is opening in Skokie. Co-founder Laura Lange joined FOX 32 to talk about it.
Assessing your own COVID-19 risk after Fauci says virus is here to stay
Dr. Anthony Fauci says at this point, COVID-19 isn't going anywhere. Dr. Eve Bloomgarden from NorthShore University HealthSystem joined FOX 32 to talk about it.
Dr. Anthony Fauci says at this point, COVID-19 isn't going anywhere. Dr. Eve Bloomgarden from NorthShore University HealthSystem joined FOX 32 to talk about it.
Fauci expects uptick in COVID-19 cases in coming weeks, another surge in the fall
Dr. Anthony Fauci noted an increase in COVID-19 cases could come “over the next couple of weeks” potentially fueled by the high transmissibility of BA.2 — a subvariant of the omicron variant.
Dr. Anthony Fauci noted an increase in COVID-19 cases could come “over the next couple of weeks” potentially fueled by the high transmissibility of BA.2 — a subvariant of the omicron variant.
Covid-19 cases up, but Chicago's top doc not alarmed
While Chicago did see an average of 66 more daily COVID cases this week than it did last week, that does not have Dr. Allison Arwady too concerned.
While Chicago did see an average of 66 more daily COVID cases this week than it did last week, that does not have Dr. Allison Arwady too concerned.