Prostate cancer diagnoses renew calls for early screening and awareness
Terrance Jones was diagnosed with prostate cancer at 47 with no symptoms, highlighting the importance of early screening, especially as former President Joe Biden?s diagnosis brings renewed attention to the disease.
Terrance Jones was diagnosed with prostate cancer at 47 with no symptoms, highlighting the importance of early screening, especially as former President Joe Biden?s diagnosis brings renewed attention to the disease.
Cavities in children could increase by millions if fluoride is banned, study suggests
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said he wants communities to stop fluoridating water.
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said he wants communities to stop fluoridating water.
CDC issues new warning for international travelers amid measles outbreaks
The CDC is updating its travel advisory on measles after cases continue to expand in the U.S.
The CDC is updating its travel advisory on measles after cases continue to expand in the U.S.
FDA approves Moderna's new lower-dose COVID-19 vaccine
Moderna’s newest lower-dose COVID-19 vaccine is approved for all adults 65 and older, and for people aged 12 to 64 who are at higher risk from the disease.
Moderna’s newest lower-dose COVID-19 vaccine is approved for all adults 65 and older, and for people aged 12 to 64 who are at higher risk from the disease.
Common supplements and medications could cause liver damage, studies show
Drug-induced liver injury cases are increasing, with common medications and supplements posing hidden dangers, especially for vulnerable populations.
Drug-induced liver injury cases are increasing, with common medications and supplements posing hidden dangers, especially for vulnerable populations.
Lurie Children's looks to bring new hope to Chicago's West Side
When the doors open next summer, the Austin Hope Center will increase access to quality care for young people on the city's West Side.
When the doors open next summer, the Austin Hope Center will increase access to quality care for young people on the city's West Side.
Diet Coke linked to cardiovascular risks, experts warn: Here are healthier options
Dietitians say there are healthier beverage choices for those who opt to quit Diet Coke.
Dietitians say there are healthier beverage choices for those who opt to quit Diet Coke.
Frequent marijuana use could lead to health risks, new study finds
New research shows frequent use of marijuana could lead to reduced vascular function.
New research shows frequent use of marijuana could lead to reduced vascular function.
Lung cancer patients and advocates gather at Willis Tower
On the 103rd floor of Willis Tower, lung cancer patients and advocated spoke about their journey and the importance of research. FOX 32 talked to Biljana Naumovic, President, U.S. Solid Tumor, Johnson & Johnson, on their efforts.
On the 103rd floor of Willis Tower, lung cancer patients and advocated spoke about their journey and the importance of research. FOX 32 talked to Biljana Naumovic, President, U.S. Solid Tumor, Johnson & Johnson, on their efforts.
Cannabis edibles just as dangerous to heart health as smoking marijuana, study finds
In a new study, researchers at UC San Francisco determined that eating edible cannabis, such as gummies, has the same impact on cardiovascular risk as smoking marijuana.
In a new study, researchers at UC San Francisco determined that eating edible cannabis, such as gummies, has the same impact on cardiovascular risk as smoking marijuana.
Impact of too much screen time for kids over the summer
The summer is here and with no school, that means your kids could be spending a lot of time in front of a screen.
The summer is here and with no school, that means your kids could be spending a lot of time in front of a screen.
Salmonella update: Cruise ship outbreak linked to recalled cucumbers
Federal health officials say recalled cucumbers from a Florida grower have caused a salmonella outbreak that sickened cruise ship passengers and dozens more across 18 states.
Federal health officials say recalled cucumbers from a Florida grower have caused a salmonella outbreak that sickened cruise ship passengers and dozens more across 18 states.
RFK Jr.'s 'Make America Healthy Again' report cited studies that don't exist
The 72-page report released last week cites hundreds of studies, some that were never published.
The 72-page report released last week cites hundreds of studies, some that were never published.
New mobile unit brings free opioid treatment to south suburbs
Cook County officials have launched a new mobile unit to deliver free opioid treatment across the south suburbs.
Cook County officials have launched a new mobile unit to deliver free opioid treatment across the south suburbs.
McDonald's viral migraine relief hack explained by a Chicago doctor
One of America's favorite fast food restaurants is now being tied to a very helpful hack to relieve migraines! The McDonald's migraine hack involves drinking a Coke and eating French fries. Here to tell us about how it works is Dr. David Walker, a headache medicine specialist at Rush University Medical Center.
One of America's favorite fast food restaurants is now being tied to a very helpful hack to relieve migraines! The McDonald's migraine hack involves drinking a Coke and eating French fries. Here to tell us about how it works is Dr. David Walker, a headache medicine specialist at Rush University Medical Center.
Supporting student athletes: Northwestern expert highlights mental health resources
Exercise and athletics can offer a wealth of opportunities and benefits for young people in school. But sports also come with pressure that can challenge a child or young adult's mental fitness.
Exercise and athletics can offer a wealth of opportunities and benefits for young people in school. But sports also come with pressure that can challenge a child or young adult's mental fitness.
Lurie Children's encouraging skin-to-skin contact for ICU babies
Holding a newborn close is a cherished part of early parenthood—but for parents of babies with heart defects, that moment is often filled with hesitation. A new campaign at Lurie Children's is trying to change that.
Holding a newborn close is a cherished part of early parenthood—but for parents of babies with heart defects, that moment is often filled with hesitation. A new campaign at Lurie Children's is trying to change that.
Lurie Children?s campaign encourages skin-to-skin cuddles for heart patients
Holding a newborn close is a cherished part of early parenthood?but for parents of babies with heart defects, that moment is often filled with hesitation. A new campaign at Lurie Children's is trying to change that.
Holding a newborn close is a cherished part of early parenthood?but for parents of babies with heart defects, that moment is often filled with hesitation. A new campaign at Lurie Children's is trying to change that.
More young adults are having strokes — local doctors urge early action
For decades, the average stroke patient was 65 or older. But doctors are seeing a troubling shift — more strokes are happening to people in their 20s, 30s and 40s.
For decades, the average stroke patient was 65 or older. But doctors are seeing a troubling shift — more strokes are happening to people in their 20s, 30s and 40s.
More young adults are having strokes ? local doctors urge early action
For decades, the average stroke patient was 65 or older. But doctors are seeing a troubling shift ? more strokes are happening to people in their 20s, 30s and 40s.
For decades, the average stroke patient was 65 or older. But doctors are seeing a troubling shift ? more strokes are happening to people in their 20s, 30s and 40s.