'Bigorexia' is gaining attention as more boys try to bulk up
You have probably heard of the eating disorder anorexia, but have you heard of bigorexia?
You have probably heard of the eating disorder anorexia, but have you heard of bigorexia?
Brown rice may increase arsenic exposure, new study finds
A new study finds that brown rice contains significantly more arsenic than white rice, raising health concerns—especially for young children. Experts advise rinsing rice and diversifying grains to reduce risk.
A new study finds that brown rice contains significantly more arsenic than white rice, raising health concerns—especially for young children. Experts advise rinsing rice and diversifying grains to reduce risk.
Pfizer ends development of pill to treat obesity after injury reported during trial
The drug manufacturer will no longer study and test danuglipron after a participant in a clinical trial was injured.
The drug manufacturer will no longer study and test danuglipron after a participant in a clinical trial was injured.
Blood drive honors Romeoville boy who beat the odds?and isn?t done giving back
An 8-year-old boy?s battle with a rare blood disorder is inspiring the Lewis University community to roll up their sleeves and help others in need.
An 8-year-old boy?s battle with a rare blood disorder is inspiring the Lewis University community to roll up their sleeves and help others in need.
Alabama woman has pig kidney removed after a record 130 days
An Alabama woman living with a pig kidney for a record 130 days had it removed after her body began to reject it.
An Alabama woman living with a pig kidney for a record 130 days had it removed after her body began to reject it.
Chicago webinar focuses on improving Black maternal health
Black maternal health in Illinois will be the topic of a webinar hosted by the March of Dimes, wihch will highlight the disparities for maternal health among Black women.
Black maternal health in Illinois will be the topic of a webinar hosted by the March of Dimes, wihch will highlight the disparities for maternal health among Black women.
RFK Jr. defends deep healthcare cuts despite widespread concerns
Public health officials across the country are sounding the alarm about deep cuts being made to healthcare services by HHS.
Public health officials across the country are sounding the alarm about deep cuts being made to healthcare services by HHS.
RFK Jr. pledges HHS will determine cause of autism by September
RFK Jr., the head of HHS, said the agency is taking on a "massive testing and research effort" to determine the cause of autism. Here's what to know.
RFK Jr., the head of HHS, said the agency is taking on a "massive testing and research effort" to determine the cause of autism. Here's what to know.
'You deserve to be well': Director of CPD?s Counseling Division talks importance of mental health resources
The director of the Chicago Police Department's Counseling Division sat down with FOX 32's Kasey Chronis on Thursday after we learned an officer died by suicide early in the morning from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The director of the Chicago Police Department's Counseling Division sat down with FOX 32's Kasey Chronis on Thursday after we learned an officer died by suicide early in the morning from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Donate Life Month inspires more people to donate organs to save lives
It's National Donate Life Month and Lurie Children's is raising awareness about the importance of organ donation, especially for pediatric patients.
It's National Donate Life Month and Lurie Children's is raising awareness about the importance of organ donation, especially for pediatric patients.
Mother's kidney donation saves son’s life and inspires future donors
Lurie Children’s is highlighting the importance of organ donation through the story of a mother who donated a kidney to her son Aiden in 2021 after he was diagnosed with kidney disease.
Lurie Children’s is highlighting the importance of organ donation through the story of a mother who donated a kidney to her son Aiden in 2021 after he was diagnosed with kidney disease.
Local mom's gift of life sparks awareness to crucial organ donations
Lurie Children?s is highlighting the importance of organ donation through the story of Christine Brown, who donated a kidney to her son Aiden in 2021 after he was diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease.
Lurie Children?s is highlighting the importance of organ donation through the story of Christine Brown, who donated a kidney to her son Aiden in 2021 after he was diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease.
Indiana measles cases: Five more people diagnosed
Five new measles cases have been confirmed in Indiana. Here’s what we know.
Five new measles cases have been confirmed in Indiana. Here’s what we know.
Five new cases of measles reported in Allen County, Indiana
Five new cases of measles were reported in Indiana on Wednesday. Here's what we know.
Five new cases of measles were reported in Indiana on Wednesday. Here's what we know.
Black maternal health the focus of Northwestern Medicine open house
In the U.S., Black women are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than white women. Northwestern Medicine is holding a Black maternal health open house this month.
In the U.S., Black women are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than white women. Northwestern Medicine is holding a Black maternal health open house this month.
Trump: Tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals coming ‘shortly’
President Donald Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs on pharmaceuticals, as well as lumber and copper.
President Donald Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs on pharmaceuticals, as well as lumber and copper.
Chicago sees major jump in bystander CPR, saving more lives
In Chicago, CPR is saving more lives—thanks to everyday heroes and fast-moving dispatchers.
In Chicago, CPR is saving more lives—thanks to everyday heroes and fast-moving dispatchers.
Chicago sees major jump in bystander CPR
In Chicago, CPR is saving more lives?thanks to everyday heroes and fast-moving dispatchers.
In Chicago, CPR is saving more lives?thanks to everyday heroes and fast-moving dispatchers.
Bystander CPR rates improving in Chicago
In Chicago, an increase in bystander CPR rates is saving lives.
In Chicago, an increase in bystander CPR rates is saving lives.


















