Kennedy Jr. pushes health trackers as Chicago experts question privacy, cost
In a Fox 32 special report, Sylvia Perez finds out if wearing a wearable is for everyone.
In a Fox 32 special report, Sylvia Perez finds out if wearing a wearable is for everyone.
Gov. Pritzker signs bills to protect reproductive rights
Gov. Pritzker signed two bills to protect reproductive rights in the state on Friday. One of them protects healthcare providers from discipline for providing abortions.
Gov. Pritzker signed two bills to protect reproductive rights in the state on Friday. One of them protects healthcare providers from discipline for providing abortions.
Hundreds of HHS staff sign letter urging RFK Jr. to stop spreading misinformation
More than 750 current and former federal health employees signed a letter accusing Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of spreading misinformation and fueling mistrust that they say contributed to the recent CDC headquarters shooting.
More than 750 current and former federal health employees signed a letter accusing Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of spreading misinformation and fueling mistrust that they say contributed to the recent CDC headquarters shooting.
Chicago doctor weighs in after Lake Tahoe resident tests positive for plague
California health officials have confirmed that a Lake Tahoe resident has tested positive for plague ? a rare but serious bacterial infection most people associate with history books. The individual is recovering at home, but the case is raising questions about how often plague still appears in the U.S. and what precautions the public should take. Dr. Marielle Fricchione, an infectious disease specialist, joined ChicagNOW to help us understand the risks, the symptoms, and how people can protect themselves.
California health officials have confirmed that a Lake Tahoe resident has tested positive for plague ? a rare but serious bacterial infection most people associate with history books. The individual is recovering at home, but the case is raising questions about how often plague still appears in the U.S. and what precautions the public should take. Dr. Marielle Fricchione, an infectious disease specialist, joined ChicagNOW to help us understand the risks, the symptoms, and how people can protect themselves.
East Coast, Gulf states warn of rising flesh-eating bacteria infections
Health officials are warning about a summertime surge of Vibrio vulnificus infections, a flesh-eating bacteria found in warm coastal waters that has killed several people this year.
Health officials are warning about a summertime surge of Vibrio vulnificus infections, a flesh-eating bacteria found in warm coastal waters that has killed several people this year.
South Lake Tahoe resident tests positive for plague
A South Lake Tahoe resident has tested for the plague, El Dorado County health officials announced on Wednesday.
A South Lake Tahoe resident has tested for the plague, El Dorado County health officials announced on Wednesday.
Why Taylor Swift says to treat your energy like luxury ? and how to do it
In her recent New Heights podcast appearance Taylor Swift dropped some helpful advice. She said: ?Think of your energy as if it?s expensive. As if it?s a luxury item. Not everyone can afford it. Not everyone has invested in you, in order to b e able to have the capital for you to care about this.? Christy Whitman, an energy mastery expert and spiritual guide, dives deeper into treating our time and energy like a valuable currency.
In her recent New Heights podcast appearance Taylor Swift dropped some helpful advice. She said: ?Think of your energy as if it?s expensive. As if it?s a luxury item. Not everyone can afford it. Not everyone has invested in you, in order to b e able to have the capital for you to care about this.? Christy Whitman, an energy mastery expert and spiritual guide, dives deeper into treating our time and energy like a valuable currency.
Weight-loss drugs under fire: New study links them to sudden vision loss
Popular weight-loss medications may come with a hidden cost beyond the scale. Shocking new research suggests these widely used drugs could be tied to cases of sudden, severe vision loss.
Popular weight-loss medications may come with a hidden cost beyond the scale. Shocking new research suggests these widely used drugs could be tied to cases of sudden, severe vision loss.
Aubrey Plaza battles 'daily struggle' after husband’s death at 47
Actress Aubrey Plaza is navigating the grief of losing her husband, director Jeff Baena, who died by suicide earlier this year.
Actress Aubrey Plaza is navigating the grief of losing her husband, director Jeff Baena, who died by suicide earlier this year.
Dormant cancers can be reawakened by flu, COVID: Study
A new Nature study suggests infections like influenza and COVID-19 can trigger dormant cancer cells to awaken, potentially raising the risk of recurrence and metastasis.
A new Nature study suggests infections like influenza and COVID-19 can trigger dormant cancer cells to awaken, potentially raising the risk of recurrence and metastasis.
Hate needles? Vaccines could soon be delivered via dental floss
Researchers said more studies should be done on the potential for needle-free vaccination.
Researchers said more studies should be done on the potential for needle-free vaccination.
Pediatricians’ group breaks with CDC, still urging COVID-19 shots for young children
The American Academy of Pediatrics is urging COVID-19 vaccinations for children under age 2, breaking with new CDC guidance under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
The American Academy of Pediatrics is urging COVID-19 vaccinations for children under age 2, breaking with new CDC guidance under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Paris on Politics: Debate on mandatory mental health screenings in Illinois schools
FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.
FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.
Kennedy Jr. may not target pesticides, processed foods, 'MAHA' draft report shows
The “Make America Healthy Again" commission released its latest draft report, which centers on promoting healthier diets and probing vaccines and prescription drugs.
The “Make America Healthy Again" commission released its latest draft report, which centers on promoting healthier diets and probing vaccines and prescription drugs.
After ICE detention fight, Venezuelan man saves Chicago brother's life with kidney transplant
A Venezuelan man detained by ICE earlier this year has now saved his brother's life with a successful kidney transplant in Chicago.
A Venezuelan man detained by ICE earlier this year has now saved his brother's life with a successful kidney transplant in Chicago.
Venezuelan man saves Chicago brother's life with kidney transplant after ICE detention fight
A Venezuelan man detained by ICE earlier this year has now saved his brother's life with a successful kidney transplant in Chicago.
A Venezuelan man detained by ICE earlier this year has now saved his brother's life with a successful kidney transplant in Chicago.
Bat colony found in Grand Teton lodge, possibly exposing hundreds to rabies
Hundreds of people could potentially have been exposed to rabies during their summer vacation at Grand Teton National Park.
Hundreds of people could potentially have been exposed to rabies during their summer vacation at Grand Teton National Park.
FDA warns Americans to avoid certain popular sunscreen products
Under current regulations, oils, lotions, creams, gels, butters, pastes, ointments and sticks are the only forms of sunscreen that are considered safe and effective.
Under current regulations, oils, lotions, creams, gels, butters, pastes, ointments and sticks are the only forms of sunscreen that are considered safe and effective.
How to deal with Back to School injuries with pediatric surgeon
Dealing with injuries can be stressful and scary. Dr. Terri Cappello talks about the uptick in injuries among kids with the beginning of school and sports.
Dealing with injuries can be stressful and scary. Dr. Terri Cappello talks about the uptick in injuries among kids with the beginning of school and sports.
New blood pressure guidance recommends you cut back on this
High blood pressure affects nearly half (46.7%) of all adults in the U.S.
High blood pressure affects nearly half (46.7%) of all adults in the U.S.