Families of 9/11 survivors who died after contracting COVID-19 gain 'insurance' from compensation fund
This month, 19 years after the attacks, the 9/11 Victims’ Compensation Fund's Special Master Rupa Bhattacharyya announced that if a first responder’s or survivor’s death certificate lists COVID-19
This month, 19 years after the attacks, the 9/11 Victims’ Compensation Fund's Special Master Rupa Bhattacharyya announced that if a first responder’s or survivor’s death certificate lists COVID-19
COVID-19 cases rising in parts of Midwest, West
The latest hot spot for the coronavirus in the United States is the heartland, where cases are rising in a worrying trend.
The latest hot spot for the coronavirus in the United States is the heartland, where cases are rising in a worrying trend.
CDC: Salmonella outbreak from recalled mushrooms infects people in 10 states
The CDC said a salmonella outbreak involving recalled mushrooms distributed to restaurants has infected dozens of people across several states.
The CDC said a salmonella outbreak involving recalled mushrooms distributed to restaurants has infected dozens of people across several states.
NIH researchers find genetic link in patients with severe COVID-19
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health say they have found a genetic link in patients who have severe COVID-19 and are closer to finding why more men die from the disease.
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health say they have found a genetic link in patients who have severe COVID-19 and are closer to finding why more men die from the disease.
Timothy Ray Brown, first man to be cured of HIV infection, now has terminal cancer
The first person known to have been cured of HIV infection says he is terminally ill from a recurrence of the cancer that prompted his historic treatment 12 years ago.
The first person known to have been cured of HIV infection says he is terminally ill from a recurrence of the cancer that prompted his historic treatment 12 years ago.
'Real Bears Fans Wear Pink' merchandise contributes to a life-saving cause
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
Selena Gomez shows kidney transplant scar for the first time
Dressed in a bodysuit from her friend Theresa Marie Mingus’s swimwear line, Gomez shared a photo on Instagram displaying her kidney transplant scar.
Dressed in a bodysuit from her friend Theresa Marie Mingus’s swimwear line, Gomez shared a photo on Instagram displaying her kidney transplant scar.
Vietnamese police seize 345,000 used condoms ready to be sold as new, reports say
Nearly 800 pounds of used contraceptives were seized by police in Vietnam after they had been cleaned and repackaged to be sold as new, reports say.
Nearly 800 pounds of used contraceptives were seized by police in Vietnam after they had been cleaned and repackaged to be sold as new, reports say.
Thyroid medication recalled in US because it may not be strong enough
Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC recalled NP Thyroid tablets after testing found the lots to be "sub potent," the FDA said.
Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC recalled NP Thyroid tablets after testing found the lots to be "sub potent," the FDA said.
Michigan officials warn residents of dangerous mosquito-borne disease
Chris Stone, medical entomologist at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, explains the dangers of exposure to Eastern Equine Encephalitis which can be transmitted by mosquitos.
Chris Stone, medical entomologist at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, explains the dangers of exposure to Eastern Equine Encephalitis which can be transmitted by mosquitos.
CDC Halloween guidelines names trick-or-treating among 'high-risk' activities
The agency ranked a number of popular Halloween activities by their level of risk, and several of the most popular activities, like trick-or-treating are considered to be the most dangerous.
The agency ranked a number of popular Halloween activities by their level of risk, and several of the most popular activities, like trick-or-treating are considered to be the most dangerous.
CDC identifies nearly 11,000 potential COVID-19 exposures on 1,600 flights
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified 1,600 flights from January to August 2020 that potentially led to nearly 11,000 coronavirus exposures of travelers
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified 1,600 flights from January to August 2020 that potentially led to nearly 11,000 coronavirus exposures of travelers
Grandmother surprised with socially distanced parade days before heart procedure
Grace Burns, who goes by Onnie, wasn’t able to see anyone other than immediate family since March due to the coronavirus pandemic. So, her family and closest friends decided to surprise her with a drive-by “good luck parade” on Saturday.
Grace Burns, who goes by Onnie, wasn’t able to see anyone other than immediate family since March due to the coronavirus pandemic. So, her family and closest friends decided to surprise her with a drive-by “good luck parade” on Saturday.
Illinois reports 1,848 new coronavirus cases, 22 more deaths
Public health officials on Wednesday announced another 1,848 coronavirus cases statewide, keeping the state’s positivity rate steady at 3.5%.
Public health officials on Wednesday announced another 1,848 coronavirus cases statewide, keeping the state’s positivity rate steady at 3.5%.
Suburban care facility helping dementia patients: 'They still have something to contribute'
A suburban care facility is helping those diagnosed with dementia tap into all of their potential and proving a picture is worth more than a thousand words.
A suburban care facility is helping those diagnosed with dementia tap into all of their potential and proving a picture is worth more than a thousand words.
More than 200,000 dead in US from COVID-19, according to Johns Hopkins
The United States has reached the 200,000 mark in COVID-19 deaths, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University.
The United States has reached the 200,000 mark in COVID-19 deaths, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University.
National Suicide Prevention Month more important than ever in the age of COVID-19
Alexa James, CEO of NAMI Chicago, talks about the importance of reaching out to loved ones and people struggling with suicidal thoughts during the pandemic.
Alexa James, CEO of NAMI Chicago, talks about the importance of reaching out to loved ones and people struggling with suicidal thoughts during the pandemic.
NewsGuard teams up with Mount Sinai Health System to fight misinformation online
Jim Warren and John Gregory from NewsGuard talk about their new partnership with Mount Sinai Health System and how they're working together to provide credibility assessments of online health-related resources.
Jim Warren and John Gregory from NewsGuard talk about their new partnership with Mount Sinai Health System and how they're working together to provide credibility assessments of online health-related resources.
28-year-old Houston doctor passes after losing battle with COVID-19
In July she tested positive for COVID-19 and Saturday she lost her battle to the illness.
In July she tested positive for COVID-19 and Saturday she lost her battle to the illness.
Pastor who prayed against mask mandate lands in ICU for COVID-19, still believes in personal choice
An Idaho pastor contracted severe COVID-19, after encouraging congregation to pray that city council would not pass a mask mandate.
An Idaho pastor contracted severe COVID-19, after encouraging congregation to pray that city council would not pass a mask mandate.